Ochanomizu Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 One wonders how Kato did such a fine job with the couplers on the E6, yet failed so dismally on the Glacier Express ?!? Link to comment
Mudkip Orange Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'd be ecstatic if Kato released the Premium Express Shimakaze. Wouldn't be the first time they've done a Kintetsu train... Link to comment
Guest Closed Account 1 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Kato USA Direct Newsletter (April) - New Japanese special order items available through April 22nd. The E6. Lol. By then I will have had mine for a month. One of the club members worked at the Lhs and always wondered how I got train on the tracks before he could order them. Link to comment
Densha Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 N700A coming in July: http://www.katomodels.com/product/poster/files/2013_7.jpg Link to comment
NuclearErick Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 N700A coming in July: http://www.katomodels.com/product/poster/files/2013_7.jpg LOL i already receive my E6 Super Komachi and that poster shows he will be Release at MAY ?!?! :dontknow: Link to comment
keitaro Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 yes re-release. it`s sold out with most suppliers. though i`m surprised to see it as tomix will be out not long after and stores still have stock left. It didn`t sell as quick as the E5 Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 N700A coming in July: http://www.katomodels.com/product/poster/files/2013_7.jpg Indeed it is! Good news for me as i dont have the initial N700! It's very much similar to the N700 on looks though, except for the giant blue A. Anyhow, contempting whether to buy this, but it's out on pre-order at one of my favourite sellers! http://www.loco1hobb...l/002003000008/ basic 4 car set http://www.loco1hobb...003000009/basic 4 car addon set http://www.loco1hobb...l/002003000010/ 8 car addon set Sweet 25% off! Link to comment
Strassenbahnfan Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Kato Unitram 40210 and 40211 switches available now at www.modeltrainstuff.com at their everyday low prices. Just ordered six for my layout, they can't get here fast enough. :clock: 1 Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Came across this video that explains the differences between N700 and N700A: Could get the gist of it but couldn't get all the details using my limited japanese... It seems the N700A also breaks faster, and there is a auto cruise mode that allows the speed to be constant throughout... Here's another video illustrating the shinkansens used today: The interesting thing is some of the combinations that i really didn't know... An E2 with an E3-Tsubasa? My reckon is the E2 was running a Yamabiko service hence it's connected with the E3-Tsubasa... I love the E3 Komachi crossing the steel grinder bridge! 1 Link to comment
Mudkip Orange Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Could get the gist of it but couldn't get all the details using my limited japanese... It seems the N700A also breaks faster, and there is a auto cruise mode that allows the speed to be constant throughout... Set the cruise at 205. Why not? JR Tokai even wants to run N700-I's in Texas... Link to comment
Densha Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Pics of coming soon trains: http://shinosaka.ldblog.jp/archives/6458315.html https://picasaweb.google.com/ngauge.information/20130417KATOVol1?authkey=Gv1sRgCPOsxNbG-5KqMg https://picasaweb.google.com/ngauge.information/20130417KATOVol2?authkey=Gv1sRgCPWi0-ij35CdhwE The JR West 287 looks very cool. I have both Kiha111/112 sets on pre-order. Link to comment
Ochanomizu Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I have the pre-order of 2 x 115-800 with Loco1Hobby. The 287 is of little interest to me. Link to comment
Densha Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 The new poster for August is up: http://www.katomodels.com/product/poster/files/2013_8.jpg Featuring the "Hamanasu" Blue Train with fitting ED79, the 103 series in Chuo line and some yellow painting (don't know the kanji), and apparently a new color bridge and some other reproductions. Link to comment
Ochanomizu Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 It is the 103 series Chuo Line (orange color) and Sobu Line (yellow). In the latter years, with air conditioning. It is after 1967. Original cars date back to 1963. 103 series was very common and so popular at Ochanomizu station. Surely, you all know the junction of Chuo, Sobu and Marunouchi Lines? Sweet memories. 1 Link to comment
Densha Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Pictures of the JNR 181-100 series, some old coaches, and the E231-500 in "Green Yamanote Line wrapping": https://picasaweb.google.com/ngauge.information/20130515KATOVol1?authkey=Gv1sRgCMvH0_eS2JSgPA Again the JR West 287 series and the awesome looking 10-axle EF56: https://picasaweb.google.com/ngauge.information/20130515KATOVol2?authkey=Gv1sRgCJXZo-X8_OCARw Also, see-through Unitrack?? Update: I thought I'd better edit this post rather than make a new one. Kato announced platforms for LRT vehicles. I think it's from the Shizuoka hobby show bill937ca mentioned. http://blog.miyakomokei.com/?p=5370 http://ngi.blog.eonet.jp/n_gauge/2013/05/kato522013-608c.html Edited May 17, 2013 by Densha Link to comment
KenS Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Oh, I want the 23-140/141 low-level platforms. I wonder how many months it will be before those show up. Link to comment
Densha Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 More Shizuoka pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/ngauge.information/20130516522013KATO?authkey=Gv1sRgCNujlY3ByMzOLw Link to comment
Darklighter Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Nice, the new couplers for the Glacier Express are a real improvement. Link to comment
E6系 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 For me, Glacier Express still fails to impress. I think inter-car diaphram would be improvement. Link to comment
Densha Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 The latest poster for September releases: http://www.katomodels.com/product/poster/files/2013_9.jpg Yet again an 115, 211 and 885 series variation. But I don't know the details Link to comment
macdon Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 http://ngi.blog.eonet.jp/n_gauge/2013/05/kato522013-608c.html Will Kato offer that 1250x600 diorama? Mardon Link to comment
VJM Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Will Kato offer that 1250x600 diorama? Mardon Certainly looks like it. "Alpine Express Layout" 1250 x 600 Summer release, price TBA. Link to comment
Densha Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 New pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/ngauge.information/20130619KATOVol1?authkey=Gv1sRgCKmEnvqOyMLlHQ https://picasaweb.google.com/ngauge.information/20130619KATOVol2?authkey=Gv1sRgCMXQ1NfXgtW_kQE Link to comment
cteno4 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 wonder if/when they are going to do single track concrete ties past just the one 248 piece for the new station... perhaps too much to do with a wide product line. jeff Link to comment
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