Description

ETA: July 2026. Price may be subject to currency fluctuations - you have the right to cancel if it changes more than £5 in either direction.

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This KATO special project set represents JR East's E657 Series in E653 Series 'Fresh Hitachi' revival blue livery. The E657 Series was introduced in 2011 for Joban Line limited express work and remains the main stock for Hitachi and Tokiwa services.

The revival liveries were applied in connection with the 2023 Ibaraki Destination Campaign, giving E657 trains colour schemes inspired by the earlier E653 Series Fresh Hitachi fleet. This blue version represents K1 formation from Katsuta Rolling Stock Center.

Features

• Ten-car E657 Series set in E653 revival blue livery.
• Represents K1 formation from Katsuta Rolling Stock Center.
• Distinctive blue revival colour scheme and formation-specific symbol mark reproduced (Shioyazaki Coast and lighthouse).
• AC/DC roof equipment around the pantograph reproduced, including insulators and high-voltage detail.
• Train radio antenna and WiMAX antenna detail on the roof reproduced.
• Slotless motor for smooth and quiet running.
• Body-mounted KATO close couplers and inter-car dampers fitted between cars.
• Underfloor equipment, bogies, inter-car dampers and leading-car dummy couplers reproduced in grey.
• Green-tinted front and side window glazing reproduced.
• Destination display stickers included.
• DCC friendly design.

Useful to know

• Complete 10-car set.
• Part of KATO's E657 / E653 revival colour series.