Description
-The E657 series was introduced in 2011 as an AC/DC express train for the Joban Line, and is still the flagship express train on the Joban Line.
In conjunction with the Ibaraki Destination Campaign in 2023, the E657 series has been painted with a design reminiscent of the old E653 series "Fresh Hitachi," attracting attention not only from people along the line but also from many railway fans. The actual train is available in a total of five colors, and the third in KATO's lineup will be the yellow-painted K2 train.
-This vehicle is ideal for passing by vehicles in operation within the JR East jurisdiction, or as part of the ongoing collection of five colors.
Main Features
①The K2 train set belonging to the Katsuta Vehicle Center is commercialized.
②The revival paint scheme is based on the E653 series "Fresh Hitachi" (yellow) with a daffodil flower motif.
③The symbol mark (yellow: Hitachi Seaside Park and daffodil), which differs for each train set, is reproduced.
④The insulators and high-voltage equipment around the pantograph, which are unique to AC/DC trains, as well as the train radio antenna and WiMAX antenna on the roof are reproduced.
⑤The use of a slotless motor achieves smooth and quiet running.
②The revival paint scheme is based on the E653 series "Fresh Hitachi" (yellow) with a daffodil flower motif.
③The symbol mark (yellow: Hitachi Seaside Park and daffodil), which differs for each train set, is reproduced.
④The insulators and high-voltage equipment around the pantograph, which are unique to AC/DC trains, as well as the train radio antenna and WiMAX antenna on the roof are reproduced.
⑤The use of a slotless motor achieves smooth and quiet running.
⑥The intermediate coupling section is equipped with a body-mounted KATO close-coupled coupler and an inter-car damper as standard.
⑦The underfloor equipment, bogies, inter-car dampers, and leading car dummy coupler are gray.
⑧The front and side windows are tinted green, just like the actual train.
⑨Destination display stickers are included.
⑩DCC friendly.
⑦The underfloor equipment, bogies, inter-car dampers, and leading car dummy coupler are gray.
⑧The front and side windows are tinted green, just like the actual train.
⑨Destination display stickers are included.
⑩DCC friendly.
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