{"product_id":"kato-10-2156-aichi-loop-railway-2000-series-aichi-expo-retro-design-livery-2-car-set-n-scale","title":"KATO 10-2156 Aichi Loop Railway 2000 Series \u003cAichi Expo Retro-Design Livery\u003e 2-Car Set N Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eAichi Expo Commemorative Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aichi Loop Railway is a 45.3 km line connecting Okazaki Station on the Tokaido Main Line with Kozoji Station on the Chuo Main Line, passing through Shin-Toyota Station—where it connects to the Meitetsu Toyota and Mikawa Lines. It is a third-sector railway that opened in January 1988, combining the former JNR Okata Line section (Okazaki to Shin-Toyota) with the newly constructed section between Shin-Toyota and Kozoji. The Aichi Loop Railway 2000 series—based on the JR 313-3000 series—was introduced between 2002 and 2009 and operates across the entire line. Starting March 13, 2025, a commemorative train featuring a reproduction of the livery used during the 2005 Aichi Expo (Expo 2005 Aichi, Japan)—held along the railway's route—was introduced to mark the event's 20th anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lineup includes three versions: the standard livery (blue stripe and green), the green livery, and the \u0026lt;Aichi Expo Commemorative Design\u0026gt; livery. This marks the first time the green and \u0026lt;Aichi Expo Commemorative Design\u0026gt; versions are being produced as trainsets equipped with two pantographs. By combining the different sets, you can also recreate the coupled two-train formations seen in actual operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e① Models the G9 trainset as it appeared around 2025.\u003cbr\u003e② The \u0026lt;Aichi Expo Commemorative Design\u0026gt; beautifully reproduces the livery featuring the official Aichi Expo mascot characters.\u003cbr\u003e③ Uses newly created molds to accurately replicate the distinctive configuration featuring two PS27 single-arm pantographs.\u003cbr\u003e④ Interior seats are rendered in blue.\u003cbr\u003e⑤ The power unit utilizes the highly acclaimed GM-5 motor, ensuring stable running performance.\u003cbr\u003e⑥ All coupling points feature body-mounted KATO close-couplers (hookless type). Includes a 2-stage electrical coupler for the front end.\u003cbr\u003e*Note: To operate this model in a coupled formation with existing products, the front coupler must be replaced with the hookless type used on this new model.\u003cbr\u003e⑦ Headlights and tail lights illuminate; includes a switch to turn them off.\u003cbr\u003e⑧ Includes destination display stickers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KATO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50505505046588,"sku":"4949727704364","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/8376\/5308\/files\/10-2156.jpg?v=1790140485","url":"https:\/\/sunsetbluetrains.com\/products\/kato-10-2156-aichi-loop-railway-2000-series-aichi-expo-retro-design-livery-2-car-set-n-scale","provider":"Sunset Blue Trains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}