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Scheduled for release in December 2026 by KATO

Scheduled for release in December 2026 by KATO
The 5000 series—an 18-meter-class, three-door train featuring longitudinal seating—debuted in 1963. It was newly built to enhance the corporate ima...

March 2027: JNR Class 9600 Steam Locomotive (Hokkaido Version) – TOMIX / TOMYTEC

March 2027: JNR Class 9600 Steam Locomotive (Hokkaido Version) – TOMIX / TOMYTEC
JNR Class 9600 Steam Locomotive (Hokkaido Variant)Production of the Class 9600 began in 1913, with the then-Ministry of Railways designating it as ...

TOMIX TOMYTEC News

TOMIX TOMYTEC News
The 227-500 series "Kizashi" is a new DC electric train developed by JR West for the Yamaguchi area, entering service in June 2026.It primarily ope...

Products scheduled for release in December 2026 and January 2027 by KATO

Products scheduled for release in December 2026 and January 2027 by KATO
Scheduled for release in December 2026 / January 2027C57 1 (Produced Dec. 2026)Series 35-4000 "SL Yamaguchi" / "Traveling N-Gauge" Series 35-4000 "...

KATO Seven Star Set

KATO Seven Star Set
KATO 7011-4 DE10 JR Kyushu Version Diesel Locomotive (N) The DE10 locomotives belonging to JR Kyushu were first repainted in a black-based color sc...

KATO 10-2000 Yakumo Summer Season

KATO 10-2000 Yakumo Summer Season
It is summer vacation—the start of the travel season. Japan has the Obon holiday period, and popular sightseeing trains are fully booked. However, ...

August Sunflowers " Himawari"

August Sunflowers " Himawari"
The sunflowers have started to bloom. They are large and round. Sunflowers bloom all along the tracks where the trains run. It really feels like su...

TOMIX 98714 ,Ginga is Garaxy .

TOMIX 98714 ,Ginga is Garaxy .
JR Series 117-7000 "WEST EXPRESS Ginga" Train Set WEST EXPRESS GingaThis is a long-distance limited express train based on a new concept, created b...

After Business

After Business
The sunset after work is something special. There is nothing quite like taking a shower and having a beer once you get home. What kind of memories ...

KATO 2017-2 Steam Locomotive

KATO 2017-2 Steam Locomotive
We might be able to secure the KATO 2017-2 next week. I wonder how many we'll be able to get—I'm looking forward to it.

KATO 10-2108 E233-7000 Series Saikyo Line 40th Anniversary Edition

KATO 10-2108 E233-7000 Series Saikyo Line 40th Anniversary Edition
E233-7000 Series Saikyo Line 40th Anniversary Edition 2- Top-Car Set-No Power Celebrate 40 years of the Saikyō Line with this special edition! This...

Hankyu Railway Osaka Umeda Station

Hankyu Railway Osaka Umeda Station
Osaka-Umeda Station has long been a major hub. With the adjacent JR Osaka Station becoming more stylish, Hankyu Railway, Sanbangai, and Yodobashi C...