JR Central 371 series, former Asagiri - last run Nov 30

[JR 500系]

I'd agree.  They always look the same the units they use for express services.

 

It's actually quite nice and cute, it's also a painted train... I missed the Kato 2000 series, so I do hope someone will do the former Odakyu 20000 series model in Fujikyu colour ~~

[HantuBlauLOL]

I think that train is very happy with Fujikyu.

[Ochanomizu]

It's actually quite nice and cute, it's also a painted train... I missed the Kato 2000 series, so I do hope someone will do the former Odakyu 20000 series model in Fujikyu colour ~~

 

Hello Mr JR 500,

 

Kato 10-238 Fujisan Limited Express is still available, albeit secondhand.  It is really worth having as there are two full consists in the set, both motorised.

[JR 500系]

Hello Mr JR 500,

 

Kato 10-238 Fujisan Limited Express is still available, albeit secondhand.  It is really worth having as there are two full consists in the set, both motorised.

 

Yes Ochanomizu san but I couldn't manage to clinch one on Yahoo Auctions recently without paying more than 12000yen before fees for a 2nd hand so...  

 

I guess I would wait for the 20000 series perhaps. I like the slant front and graphics too. The former 2000 had a red tongue at the front that kinda look... Cheeky...

 

 

[JR 500系]

Here's an interesting video on the Asagiris, both RSE 20000 and JRs 371series, and how they shared both the tracks and changing of the drivers/ conductors... It also included a tour of the interior of both cars:

 

[miyakoji]

Tetsudou News has an article that includes an artist's rendering: http://railf.jp/news/2016/01/06/160000.html

[JR 500系]

Tetsudou News has an article that includes an artist's rendering: http://railf.jp/news/2016/01/06/160000.html

 

Oh wow! Amazing! It looks REALLY good! Now I want a model badly ....