{"product_id":"kato-10-2112-e26-series-cassiopeia-cruise-6-car-basic-set-n-scale","title":"KATO 10-2112 E26 Series \"Cassiopeia Cruise\" 6-Car Basic Set N Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe E26 series was introduced in 1999 and served as a luxury sleeper train under the nickname Cassiopeia for many years.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, with the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen between Shin-Aomori and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in March 2016, its regular operations were discontinued. Since then, the train has mainly been used for tour trains that circle Hokkaido and the Tohoku region and thus was fitted with the Shinkansen-type wireless communication equipment for its operation in the Seikan Tunnel. After the discontinuation of its service in Hokkaido, it currently operates as a special charter train under the names Cassiopeia Cruise and Cassiopeia Kiko, exclusively within the JR East network.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The E26 Series will be newly produced with the specifications of the \"Cassiopeia Cruise\" after its regular operations. It can\u003cbr\u003ebe combined with various locomotives, including the 3066-F EF81 95 Rainbow Livery, which is scheduled for simultaneous\u003cbr\u003erelease. additionally, by incorporating the 11-222 LED Interior Lights (Clear) for E26 Series, 6 cars' worth, which is also\u003cbr\u003escheduled for re-release, a more realistic nighttime running scene can be recreated.\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e① \"Cassiopeia\" regular operations have ended, and it will be produced in the form from around 2016, when the LCX antenna\u003cbr\u003ewas installed under the floor of the Kahafu E26 car.\u003cbr\u003e② Features the symbol mark (Slone E26\/Kahafu E26) and the five-color color stripes.\u003cbr\u003e③ The Mashi 26 features illuminated table lights, a no-smoking car symbol printed next to the car number, and an interior\u003cbr\u003ebased on a brown color scheme.\u003cbr\u003e④ LCX antenna added under the floor of the Kahafu E26-1, the chairs in the observation room have been changed to a\u003cbr\u003estronger blue tone, in line with the actual train.\u003cbr\u003e⑤ Includes the telephone antenna at the coupling section of the Slone E26 as a separate accessory part\u003cbr\u003eArnold Couplers at both ends of the Slone E26\/Kahafu E26 train set (KATO knuckle couplers included as replacements),\u003cbr\u003eknuckle couplers with jumper cables for the intermediate coupling area.\u003cbr\u003e⑥ Showcases the subtle differences in the texture of stainless steel (such as the door frames and steel observation sections).\u003cbr\u003e⑦ Side display decals included, possible to recreate the side display exclusive to \"Cassiopeia Cruise,\" showing only the car\u003cbr\u003enumbers and the nickname \"Cassiopeia“.\u003cbr\u003e⑧ Lights: White LED taillights\/back sign lights.\u003cbr\u003e⑨ Combined with \"LED Interior Lights (Clear) for E26 Series\" (sold separately), which comes as a set for 6 cars, makes\u003cbr\u003erecreating nighttime scenes more enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KATO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46160901374012,"sku":"4949727702254","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/8376\/5308\/files\/10-2112.jpg?v=1789432053","url":"https:\/\/sunsetbluetrains.com\/products\/kato-10-2112-e26-series-cassiopeia-cruise-6-car-basic-set-n-scale","provider":"Sunset Blue Trains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}