Series E8 Yamagata Shinkansen

Plans for commercialization in 2025 are underway++

Next week , we sel  this series , Kato 10-2050 10-2051 10-2052 .The E8 Series began commercial service in March of 2024 as a new train model for the Yamagata Shinkansen. Based on the E6 Series, its features are aimed at meeting diverse travel needs, including large luggage spaces on all cars and expanded wheelchair spaces. The exterior uses three colors: purple (Oshidori Purple), yellow (Kōka Yellow), and white (Zao Bianco), following the design of previous Yamagata Shinkansen trains. It is characterized by the "Arrow Line" shape, with headlights placed on both shoulders. Between Tokyo and Fukushima, the E8 Series is coupled with the E5 Series "Yamabiko" and operates at a maximum speed of 300 km/h.

The E8 Series, which plays an active role as the new face of the Yamagata Shinkansen, will be available in N-gauge and can be coupled with the E5 Series. It can also be enjoyed alongside the upcoming release of the "10-2096 E3 Series 2000 Series Yamagata Shinkansen 'Tsubasa' with New Livery," scheduled for release in June of 2025. Additionally, Hobby Center Kato offers a powered bogie with traction tires, convenient for running the E8 Series Shinkansen on its own, with the "28-281 E6 Series Shinkansen 'Komachi' Powered Bogie (with tires).

 

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