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ETA: May 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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The E657 series was introduced in 2011 as an AC/DC limited express train for the Joban Line and remains a flagship train on the line.
In conjunction with the Ibaraki Destination Campaign in 2023, the E657 series was repainted in a style reminiscent of the classic E653 series "Fresh Hitachi," attracting attention not only from train-dwelling residents but also from many railway enthusiasts. The actual train is available in five colors, and the fourth in the KATO lineup is the blue-painted K1 train. This train is also recommended for passing by other trains in the JR East jurisdiction, including the Sendai area north of Haranomachi, such as the various E721 series (10-2091-2093), scheduled for release in April 2026, or for adding to your collection of the five colors currently being developed.
Features
②Reproduces the revival paint scheme inspired by the E653 series "Fresh Hitachi" (blue).
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 damper, and leading car dummy coupler are gray.
⑧The front and side windows use green tinted glass, just like the real train.
⑨Destination display stickers are included.
⑩DCC friendly.
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