Kato HO H5 Series Hokkaido Shinkansen "Hayabusa" 4 Car Basic Set

The H5 series debuted in 2016 as JR Hokkaido's first Shinkansen. Based on JR East's E5 series, it features some modifications to the interior and exterior. While the basic appearance and paint scheme are similar to the E5 series, it has a lavender-colored stripe called "Saika Purple," and five cars in the train set are adorned with a symbol mark featuring Hokkaido and a white falcon. Like the E5 series, it is currently in service on the "Hayabusa" line connecting Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.

The Hokkaido Shinkansen opened on March 26, 2016. The H5 series, which debuted with the initial opening of the Shin-Aomori to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto section, is now available in HO gauge for the first time. The basic set comes in a convenient 4-car configuration.

Main Features:

• The H1 formation of the H5 series is now available as a product
• The distinctive lavender stripe and symbol mark of the H5 series are realistically and accurately reproduced. The outer gangway of the coupling section that wraps around to the top is represented in black.
• Reproduces the form before the windows were closed off due to the installation of luggage racks. Stickers are included to reproduce the closed windows of cars 1 to 8 as desired
• The symbol mark is placed on cars 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 respectively. Wheelchair marks on cars 5 and 9 are also represented by printing.
• Equipped with a body tilting mechanism and a front coupling mechanism (H514-1).
• Minimum curve radius: R370mm (When passing through small curves (R550/490 or less) on a double track, the cars on the rear tangent will come into contact with each other, so single-track operation is recommended).
• The side destination display is a separate part with "Hayabusa 39 Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto" printed on it. Blank replacement parts and destination display stickers are included.
• A power unit equipped with a coreless motor is used for stable running. Motor cars are set for a total of two cars, cars 3 and 7.⑨
• Headlights/taillights illuminate (white LEDs are used). Car 10 (H514-1) has a light switch.