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Kato E231 500 Series Yamanote Line Starter Train Set, Limited Edition N Gauge M1. Master 1 Unitrack N Scale Train Set by Kato Precision Railroad Models, Japan & Usa. The Kato 10-012 n scale E231 500 Series Starter Set is an all-in-one train set including the Japanese n scale Kato 10-578 Yamanote Line 4 car powered set & an M1 track set. Car No's E230-550, E231-649, E230-600 & E231-550. The Power Car has a powerful five pole motor with Flywheel Drive & all wheel electrical pickup. Another feature is O]operating directional LED golden White headlight/taillight. Recommended for beginners of model railroads, this Kato n gauge E231 500 Series Yamanote Line starter train set can be extended with the use of Kato variation track packs. Kato N scale Unitrack, a high quality track system is ideal for beginners & expert railway modelers. The Limited Edition Kato 10-012 E231 500 Series Starter train Set also includes: 1 x Kato UK Spec Mains Controller. 4 x S248 248mm (9 3/4 inches) Straight Track, 1 x S124 124mm (4 7/8 inches) Straight Track, 1 x S124C 124mm (4 7/8 inches) Road Crossing Track, 1 x S62 62mm (2 7/16 inches) Straight Track, 1 x S62F 62mm (2 7/16 inches) Feeder Track, 8 x R315-45 315mm (12 3/8 inches) Radius 45 degrees Curve Track, 1 x Re-railer & Unijoiner Removal Tool. The E231 Series is an EMU (electrical multiple unit) operated by the East Japan Railway Company for outer-suburban & commuter services. The first E231 500 series trains entered service in April 2002. The East Japan railway Company, also known as JR East is one of seven Japan Railways companies & is the largest passenger railway company in the world. Operated by JR East the Yamanote Line connects most of Tokyo's major stations & urban centres this makes the Yamanote Line is one of Tokyos most important & busiest lines. The Model Railway system is Ready for DCC if a Digital railway layout is required. The Kato Unitrack 9mm N scale track with integral ballasted roadbed is a unique rail system from Japan oozing with quality and stability. Made from robust materials and boasting Nickel-Silver rails, the N scale Unitrack from Kato precision railroad models, is designed in such a way it can be used with other brands of N gauge railway track. and is becoming increasingly popular with railway modeller, and is simple, convenient & reliable. Points and Crossings are already pre wired with point motors installed concealed in roadbed, so all are operable at the flick of a switch, eliminating the need to mount point motors under the table, which are hard to install and adjust. Kato Precision Railroad Models, Sekisui Kinzoku Co Ltd, is a Japanese manufacturer of model railroad equipment. Kato was established in 1957 & is based in Tokyo, Japan and in 1986 Kato USA was established. Kato manufactures models based on Japanese, North American prototypes & European high speed trains. Kato's Unitrack modular track system takes very little time to put together whether permanent or temporary, always the same result, an almost instant sturdy operational model railway enabling you more time for modelling n scale scenery and buildings. Having the Unitrack ballasted, with an integral roadbed, allows for the possibility to create scenic boards, as any of your chosen model railway displays will always be the same shape each time created, giving flexibility and choice along with easier storage if your creation has to be put away. Because the Kato Unitrack system is already ballasted it has great stability along with superior connectivity thanks to their Unijoiner concept. The Unijoiners allow sections to be snapped together quickly and securely, time and time again. Simple plug and play for all N scale modelers young or old. In a nut shell, no more faffing around with buckled warped rusty conventional track, soldering joints to avoid poor conductivity and hold the old track together. Kato recommends using a plastic compatible liquid cleaner. For stubborn spots, paint or glue on the rails it is recommended a soft rubberized abrasive eraser is used or a track cleaning car. A constant use of abrasives is NOT recommended which also includes sandpaper, steel wool & cleaning pads, any liquid that is not compatible with plastic or is of a caustic chemical compound. The Kato Unitrack precision model railway system is immense, with every conceivable railway layout catered for, including ground level concrete & Wood sleeper track sections, Risers, Viaducts, Bridges, Twin Rail, Banked Curves and much more ! The Kato Unitrack model railway system is compatible with all other N gauge Usa, European and Japanese N scale locomotives and train rolling stock such as Fleischmann, Minitrix, Peco, Graham Farish and Dapol. Kato Precision Railroad Scale Models, Japan & USA N Gauge Train Sets. Unitrack M1 Master Limited Edition, E231 500 Series Yamanote Line Starter N Gauge Train Set. Kato 10-012. |
