{"product_id":"kato-10-2096-e3-2000-series-shinkansen-tsubasa-new-color-7-car-set-n-scale","title":"KATO 10-2096 E3-2000 Series Shinkansen \"Tsubasa\" New Color 7-Car Set N Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eE3-2000 Series Shinkansen \"Tsubasa\" New Color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamagata Shinkansen colored with the vivid purple of Yamagata's symbolic \"mandarin duck.“\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E3-2000 Series was introduced between December 2008 and April 2010, with 12 trains consisting of 7-car sets. The headlight design and other features were changed from the E3-1000 Series, and they replaced the 400 Series, which had been in service since the commencement of the Yamagata Shinkansen. In April 2014, the color scheme was changed to enhance the appeal of the Yamagata Shinkansen, in conjunction with the Yamagata Destination Campaign 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E3-2000 Series \"Tsubasa,\" one of the main trains of the Yamagata Shinkansen, is now available in its new color scheme. Scheduled for release in February 2025, the \u0026lt;10-1969–1971 E5 Series Shinkansen \"HAYABUSA\"\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;10-1967\/1968 H5 Series Hokkaido Shinkansen \"HAYABUSA\"\u0026gt; can be combined to recreate scenes of coupled operations between Tokyo and Fukushima, just like the actual trains. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product will now feature a slotless motor. The item number, price, and JAN code will be changed accordingly. Other specifications remain unchanged.\u003cbr\u003eProduct features\u003cbr\u003e① The front light shape (which differs from that of the E3 Series 1000), as well as the window arrangement in cars 16 and 17, the side display, and the under-floor covers are accurately reproduced.\u003cbr\u003e② Beautifully reproduces the colored body based on symbols of the Yamagata prefecture; the \"mandarin duck\" and safflower (the prefectural flower of Yamagata).\u003cbr\u003e③ Four symbols representing the four seasons in Yamagata are replicated on the sides of cars 11 and 16.\u003cbr\u003e④ Recreates the red pantograph as seen on the real train.\u003cbr\u003e⑤ The lead car E311 (No. 11) is equipped with a lead car coupling mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e⑥ The head\/tail lights are lit. Car No. 11 (E311-2010) comes with an off-switch.\u003cbr\u003e⑦ Diaphragm couplers are used for intermediate couplings.\u003cbr\u003e⑧ Slotless motor achieves smooth and silent operation.\u003cbr\u003e⑨ The wheels are designed to represent the disc brakes on the sides of the wheels, a characteristic of Shinkansen trains.\u003cbr\u003e⑩ The destination sign on the side of the model is printed in solid black. Destination display stickers included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KATO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46161339121724,"sku":"4949727702070","price":133.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/8376\/5308\/files\/10-20961.jpg?v=1789443495","url":"https:\/\/sunsetbluetrains.com\/products\/kato-10-2096-e3-2000-series-shinkansen-tsubasa-new-color-7-car-set-n-scale","provider":"Sunset Blue Trains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}