E26 Series "Cassiopeia Cruise" Add-On
The E26 series was introduced in 1999 and served as a luxury sleeper train under the nickname Cassiopeia for many years.
However, 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.
The E26 Series will be newly produced with the specifications of the "Cassiopeia Cruise" after its regular operations. It can
be combined with various locomotives, including the 3066-F EF81 95 Rainbow Livery, which is for simultaneous
release. additionally, by incorporating the 11-222 LED Interior Lights (Clear) for E26 Series, 6 cars' worth, which is also
scheduled for re-release, a more realistic nighttime running scene can be recreated.
Features
① "Cassiopeia" regular operations have ended, and it will be produced in the form from around 2016, when the LCX antenna
was installed under the floor of the Kahafu E26 car.
② Features the symbol mark (Slone E26/Kahafu E26) and the five-color color stripes.
③ The Mashi 26 features illuminated table lights, a no-smoking car symbol printed next to the car number, and an interior
based on a brown color scheme.
④ LCX antenna added under the floor of the Kahafu E26-1, the chairs in the observation room have been changed to a
stronger blue tone, in line with the actual train.
⑤ Includes the telephone antenna at the coupling section of the Slone E26 as a separate accessory part
Arnold Couplers at both ends of the Slone E26/Kahafu E26 train set (KATO knuckle couplers included as replacements),
knuckle couplers with jumper cables for the intermediate coupling area.
⑥ Showcases the subtle differences in the texture of stainless steel (such as the door frames and steel observation sections).
⑦ Side display decals included, possible to recreate the side display exclusive to "Cassiopeia Cruise," showing only the car
numbers and the nickname "Cassiopeia“.
⑧ Lights: White LED taillights/back sign lights.
⑨ Combined with "LED Interior Lights (Clear) for E26 Series" (sold separately), which comes as a set for 6 cars, makes
recreating nighttime scenes more enjoyable.