{"product_id":"kato-10-044-jr-shinkansen-o-4-car-emu","title":"10-044 JR Shinkansen-O 4 Car EMU","description":"\u003cp\u003e1:150 scale model produced by Kato. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue DC Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model mainly operates in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model is decorated in JR company markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduces the distinctive \"bulb nose\" of the 0 series, which was active on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased as a 4-car set only, so that even beginners can easily enjoy it (no add-on set available).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead\/tail lights light up (using warm white LEDs). The inside of each left and right light also reproduces the appearance of two lights illuminating one above the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll cars use wheels that represent disc brakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArnold couplers are standard equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hood cover, silver rim of the headlights, and car number are expressed in print. There is no printing of the car number or non-smoking car mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Tokaido Shinkansen began service in 1964, the iconic 0 Series Shinkansen evolved through a series of improvements and minor updates until 1986. The final variant, the 2000 Series, was introduced in 1981, with a total of 309 cars manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the 1000 Series, the 2000 Series featured smaller side windows and an increased seat pitch for enhanced passenger comfort. After the transition to JR, all 2000 Series cars were operated by JR Central and JR West until their retirement in 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model captures the distinctive design and historical significance of the 2000 Series, making it a must-have for collectors of classic Japanese high-speed trains and N gauge enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57721551815040,"sku":"KAT-10-044","price":106.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/k10-044.jpg?v=1774525569","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/kato-10-044-jr-shinkansen-o-4-car-emu","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}