The 100 series is a train for the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen that was introduced in 1985.
Its avant-garde front shape is also known as the "shark nose," and its sleek appearance and the two-story car installed in the middle made it the flagship of JNR trains at the time.
Features
- A basic set that is compatible with both the X formation which has a dining car, and the G formation which has a cafeteria car
- The body, roof, underfloor and side glass of the 123 and 124 leading cars have been newly reproduced
- The body, roof and side glass of the 125-0 and 126-0 intermediate cars have been newly reproduced
- The upper side of one side of cars 14 and 15 has been reproduced to look like it has no high-voltage wiring
- The shape of the headlights has been revised and the edges have been printed in silver for a more realistic look
- Each pantograph cover can be reproduced with the included separate parts
- Hook and U-shaped conductive couplers are used
- Headlights are illuminated by incandescent LEDs, taillights by red LEDs
- Car number and formation number are selectable and a transfer sheet is included
- Car numbers are printed as 1, 2, 11, 14, 15 and 16
- The orange JR mark of the 123 and 124 types is already printed
- Uses a power source with a flywheel
- Uses a new current collecting system and silver wheels
- Uses an M-13 motor
Contents
Vehicles
- 123
- 126-0
- 125-700(M)
- 126-0
- 125-0
- 124
Accessories
- Parts: Pantograph cover inside
- Parts: Powered bogie mounting auxiliary rod
- Transfer sheet: Car number, etc.