Series E657 (Especially Planned)

The E657 series debuted in 2011 as a flagship limited express multi-system electric locomotive for the Joban Line. In 2023, for the Ibaraki
Destination Campaign, the E657 series was given a paint scheme inspired by the classic E653 series "Fresh Hitachi." This has attracted
attention from both local residents and many railway enthusiasts. The actual train consists of five different color schemes, and KATO will
commercialize the K12 trainset with the red paint scheme as part of their second lineup.