Description

ETA: April 2027

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Product description

Introduced in 2011 for JR East’s Joban Line limited expresses, the E657 works services through Tokyo towards the Pacific coast. This special ten-car set recreates the 2026 repaint recalling the earlier 651 series Super Hitachi trains, with their distinctive milky-white body, grey panels and olive-green lower stripe. It is based on Katsuta depot set K1.

Model details

• N gauge, ten-car limited express set.
• Special 651-series homage livery, including repositioned JR markings and green-tinted windows.
• Detailed roof equipment, including pantograph insulators, high-voltage equipment, train radio and WiMAX aerials.
• Slotless motor for smooth, quiet running.
• Body-mounted close couplers with inter-car dampers.
• Destination stickers supplied.
• DCC-friendly design.
• Optional KATO LED interior lighting: 11-211 or 11-212 (sold separately).
• Additional warm-white interior lighting option: 11-213, sold separately.