TOMIX 97617 JR Series 209-500 Commuter Train (Musashino Line) Set N Scale

JR 209-500 Series Commuter Train (Musashino Line) Set

The 209-500 series trains on the Musashino Line made their debut in 2010, following the transfer of three trainsets from the Keiyo Line—a move prompted by the introduction of the E233-5000 series on that line.
Later, the installation of platform screen doors on the Chuo-Sobu Line necessitated a fleet update; E231-500 series trains previously used on the Yamanote Line were transferred to the Chuo-Sobu Line to meet this need. Consequently, the surplus 209-500 series and E231 series trains were transferred to the Musashino Line to replace the aging 205 series fleet.
Upon their transfer to the Musashino Line, the trainsets underwent modifications to reduce their length, and their livery was updated to the line's signature three-color scheme: orange, white, and sepia.
A total of 11 trainsets were eventually introduced to the Musashino Line by 2019.
In addition to regular service on the Musashino Line (between Fuchu-Hommachi and Nishi-Funabashi) and the Keiyo Line (between Nishi-Funabashi and Kaihin-Makuhari/Tokyo), these trains also operate through-services on the Tohoku Main Line and Chuo Line, including the Rapid *Shimousa* (Kaihin-Makuhari to Omiya) and Rapid *Musashino* (Omiya to Hachioji).

● Updated model of the 209-500 series refurbished units transferred to the Musashino Line

● Revised front-end profile accurately replicating the installation of platform detection equipment
● Features two distinct shades of silver to replicate the varied surface textures
● Front destination display comes with a pre-installed printed part
● Front destination display is interchangeable; additional printed parts are included
● Selectable car numbers provided via transfer sheet
● Replicates the smoked glass appearance of the front and side windows
● JR mark is pre-printed
● Headlights illuminate in a color close to incandescent warm white, achieved through the use of color prisms
● Tail lights and front destination display illuminate using white LEDs
● Equipped with a new power pickup system and black-plated wheels
● Features a drive unit with a flywheel
● Uses the M-13 motor