Description
N gauge KATO E4 Series Shinkansen Max Toki 8-car set with slotless motor.
The E4 Series appeared in 1994 as JR East's second all-double-deck Shinkansen type after the E1. Two 8-car sets could be coupled to form a 16-car train with a very high passenger capacity. In later years the E4 became strongly associated with Joetsu Shinkansen Max Toki services, with the side stripe changed from yellow to pink in 2014.
Features
- Models P9 formation from Niigata Shinkansen depot.
- Pink stripe and side logo with three crested ibises reproduced.
- Car numbers, body markings and door-side guide stickers on cars 7 and 8 reproduced.
- Streamlined double-deck Shinkansen body shape and colour scheme reproduced.
- Cars 7 and 8 include interior-lighting boards, allowing different lighting colour impressions for green and ordinary seating when used with optional interior lights.
- PS201 pantographs, arresters and roof antennas reproduced.
- Slotless motor for smooth and quiet running.
- See-through lower-deck area represented on the powered intermediate car E459-200.
- Destination and body-marking stickers included.
- Headlights and taillights fitted with off switch.
- Front coupling mechanism allows realistic coupling with compatible Shinkansen models.
- KATO diaphragm couplers fitted between intermediate cars.
- DCC friendly.
Product details
- Scale: N gauge
- Set type: 8-car powered set
- Train: E4 Series Max Toki
- Interior lighting: compatible with KATO 11-211/11-212
























Derek Platts (verified owner) –
Looks superb and running smoothly straight out of the box, well pleased