JR 500 Series Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen (Nozomi) Add-On
The 500 Series is a train developed by JR West for the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen. It features a sharp and smart shape reminiscent of an aircraft, and boasts a maximum speed of 300km/h in commercial operation.
After finishing its service on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi in 2010, it has now been converted to an 8-car formation and is in service on the Sanyo Shinkansen.
●Reproduces the 500 Series Nozomi that was in service on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen
●Uses hook and U-shaped current-carrying couplers
●This product (cars 6, 7, 10, and 15) can be combined with product numbers 98363 and 98365 to recreate a full 16-car formation
●Equipped with movable hood
●Car numbers are selectable and a transfer sheet is included
●Uses a new current collection system and silver wheels