The 500 Series Shinkansen Nozomi narrow gauge train set from Kato is a perfect model of the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen bullet train that can reach 500 km per hour!
You won’t be going that fast with this model, but it does run smoothly and quickly on the included narrow gauge tracks. This is a great starter set for anyone, and has amazingly realistic details.
The JR Shinkansen Nozomi 500 Train Set features:
- Kato train cars
- Unitrack oval track set
- Power pack / controller (Japanese characters)
- Manual (Japanese)
Train car specifications:
- Car 1: Type 521-3 Coach
- Car 2: Type 516-3 Coach (motor powered)
- Car 3: Tupe 525-6 Coach
- Car 4: Type 522-3 Coach
Track specifications:
- 4x Straight track 248mm (S248), 1x Straight track 124mm (S124)
- 1x Feeder Track 62mm (S62F), 1x Straight Track 62mm (S62)
- 1x Road Crossing tracks 124mm (S124C)
- 8x Radius 45º Curve Track 315mm (R315-35)
- 1x Rerailer, 1x Adapter cord