{"product_id":"kato-10-1458-tokyu-5080-series-meguro-line-8-car-set-n-scale","title":"KATO 10-1458 TOKYU 5080 Series Meguro Line 8-Car Set N Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eTOKYU 5080 Series Meguro Line 8-Car Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tokyu 5080 Series was introduced in 2003 for service on the Meguro Line, designed to support one-man operation and through-service with the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Toei Mita Line, and Saitama Railway. Originally formed as 6-car sets, each was extended to 8 cars in 2022. From March 2023, the trains mutual began\u003cbr\u003ethrough-operation with the Sotetsu Line via the newly opened Tokyu Shin-Yokohama Line, expanding their reach across multiple urban rail networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model faithfully reproduces key features of the real train, including the distinctive blue line-color band and the unique pair of L-shaped antennas mounted only on\u003cbr\u003ethe Shin-Yokohama-end lead car, reflecting modern antenna consolidation. This highly realistic N-scale set is ideal for recreating contemporary Japanese commuter operations, offering smooth integration into urban layouts and interline scenarios with other modern rolling stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e① Set 5190, which was converted to an 8-car formation by incorporating a newly built car (Car 5) and a transferred car from the 6000 series (Car 4) as part of the 7th production batch.\u003cbr\u003eCouplers: KATO close-coupling type couplers with hooks (intermediate cars), dummy couplers (rear cars)\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e• Corporate logo on the side of the body is printed as “TOKYU CORPORATION” on cars 1–3 and 6–8, and as “TOKYU RAILWAYS” on cars 4 and 5 (added later).\u003cbr\u003e• “8cars” marking is pre-printed on front windshield, no identification stripes beside the crew doors or caution stripes at car\u003cbr\u003eends.\u003cbr\u003e• Cars 1–3 and 5–8 feature Mitsubishi CU708 air-conditioning units, car 4 features Hitachi HRB504 unit.\u003cbr\u003eOther:\u003cbr\u003e• Slotless motor.\u003cbr\u003e• Head-\/taillights, front destination display lit (white LEDs).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42089397026871,"sku":"4949727700250","price":2686.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/9344\/5953\/files\/1014580.jpg?v=1769925115","url":"https:\/\/sunsetbluetrain.com\/en-za\/products\/kato-10-1458-tokyu-5080-series-meguro-line-8-car-set-n-scale","provider":"Sunset Blue Train ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}