Kato have just announced a trio of new N Gauge Class 802 and Class 803 multiple units including TransPennine Express, Lumo and Hull Trains liveried variations!
Kato is producing these models using their existing Class 800 tooling suite. The real trains are all part of Hitachi’ s “A-train” family and may differ slightly in roof details, interior layouts, or window arrangements. With the agreement of the respective train operating companies, these models are based on KATO's existing Class 800 design, allowing them to recreate these trains efficiently while still reflecting their unique liveries.
Kato also produce a range of Class 800 bi-modal multiple units in N Gauge, covering those used by Great Western Railway as well as the LNER under the Azuma brand.
New train packs are available showcasing a full GWR green liveried 9 car set! We also have other variations available showcasing different length units as well as those in use with the LNER too.
As the IET becomes more and more prolific across the UK, a Class 800 is an absolute necessity for most modern era modellers.
Class 802/2 - TransPennine Express Units
Class 802/3 - Hull Trains Units
Class 803 - Lumo Units
Class 800 - LNER Azuma Units
Class 800 - Great Western Railway Units
Product Features
Highly detailed model with separately fitted partsÂ
Digital & Sound capability - PCB swap required (or factory fitted versions available)
Poseable pantographs
Close coupling between coaches. Removable nosecone allows for units to be connected in multiple.
Working directional lighting
Intricately reproduced liveries and printing
Prototype Information
The Class 800 is a type of bi-modal multiple unit used in the United Kingdom, based on the Hitachi A-train design. The first units entered service with GWR on the Great Western Main Line (GWML) in October 2017, and entered service with LNER on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) in May 2019.Â
These trains were assembled at the Hitachi Newton Aycliffe facility, alongside the related Class 801 & 802 units, from bodyshells shipped from the Kasado plant in Japan.Â
The Class 800 is part of the UK Government's "Intercity Express Programme" which intends to partially replace Intercity 125 and Intercity 225 train sets in mainline usage. The Class 800s, being bi-modal, have more operational flexibility as they are capable of working on lines which have not been electrified.