Japanese trains not available in N scale form- Or the"I wish they released this"

[SubwayHypes]

I am pretty confident that these two trains are not available in assembled model form.  I believe the Tokyu series is available from Greenmax but its unassembled.

 

Both these trains hold nostalgic value for me as i rode them everyday from Hiro-o to Yokohama. 

This is the Tobu series 20000 that ran on the Hibiya Line.  It usually runs from Tobu_dobotsu Koen outward.

 

This is another of my favorite Tokyo trains, the Tokyu series 5000 it runs from Shibuya to Yokohama.  THe train has a distinct "whine" sound when braking and accelerating.  It ran intermitantly as a subway train for the Hibiya Line as well.  Loved this train, the seats are multiple shades of brown.

 

 

So, what are some trains that you really would like to see released??  and why? 

[Bernard]

I don't even have to guess what shashinka is going to post. Take a look at his Avatar.

[CaptOblivious]

KIHA E130

 

ja.wikipedia

 

Every KIHA 110 on the Suigun line has been replaced with these; they are the new standard for rural DMUs. They feature hybrid engines with regenerative braking, and are super-fuel-efficient. Also, they come in really funky colors.

 

UPDATE: Available!

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10127692

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10127694

[bill937ca]

 

This is another of my favorite Tokyo trains, the Tokyu series 5000 it runs from Shibuya to Yokohama.  THe train has a distinct "whine" sound when braking and accelerating.  It ran intermitantly as a subway train for the Hibiya Line as well.  Loved this train, the seats are multiple shades of brown.

 

 

It's coming out in February from Greenmax.  Hobby Search is still taking reservations.

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10081399

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10081403

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10081401

[SubwayHypes]

ouch $230 price tag, guess i'll start to save.

[Guest ___]

I am pretty confident that these two trains are not available in assembled model form.  I believe the Tokyu series is available from Greenmax but its unassembled.

 

Both these trains hold nostalgic value for me as i rode them everyday from Hiro-o to Yokohama. 

This is the Tobu series 20000 that ran on the Hibiya Line.  It usually runs from Tobu_dobotsu Koen outward.

 

This is another of my favorite Tokyo trains, the Tokyu series 5000 it runs from Shibuya to Yokohama.  THe train has a distinct "whine" sound when braking and accelerating.  It ran intermitantly as a subway train for the Hibiya Line as well.  Loved this train, the seats are multiple shades of brown.

 

 

So, what are some trains that you really would like to see released??  and why? 

 

I want a KIHA 40. Can't wait for Tomix this January.I'd also like to see a FasTech 360.  (And the E655 of course)

[CaptOblivious]

I second the E655.

 

Also a 200系 in current blue/white/green stripe colors:

 

Also (man I can think of a lot of these), any of the 485 series JR East ever kept around for Hitachi services on the Joban line.

 

Hell, I've got a whole list of trains that service Ueno station that no company has ever released a model for (and another list of models no longer available...I miss you E653!)

[Guest ___]

I second the E655.

 

Also a 200系 in current blue/white/green stripe colors:

 

Also (man I can think of a lot of these), any of the 485 series JR East ever kept around for Hitachi services on the Joban line.

 

Hell, I've got a whole list of trains that service Ueno station that no company has ever released a model for (and another list of models no longer available...I miss you E653!)

 

That's a good point, I had noticed a few trains at Ueno that I could not find models of either.

[Guest ___]

Ok, updated list/ Aside from:

• KIHA 40.
  FasTech 360. 
  E655
  

 

I also want to see:

• 817 Commuter Class
  KIHA 11
  

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