Experience Tobu's versatile 8000 Series with this 6-car set representing formation 8163 before the 2012 CI logo change. This N-gauge model features the jasmine white body with blue stripes, single-pantograph MOHA8800, and illuminated headlights for authentic Tojo and Noda Line operations.
Key Features
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Tobu Railway 8000 Series (renewal car) for Tojo Line and Noda Line
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Formation 8163: Shinrinkoen Training Depot (Tojo Line until 2010), then Minami-Kurihashi Division Nanakodai branch (Noda Line)
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Reproduced prior to CI logo change (2012) - no Tobu Urban Park Line logo
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Company crest printed next to each car number
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Jasmine white body with royal blue and refresh blue stripes
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Incandescent-style headlights and destination roll-type displays
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Roof without ventilators
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KUHA8400 with front-end gangway cover
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Newly tooled MOHA8800 intermediate car (single pantograph, used only in 6-car formations)
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All leading cars: illuminated head/tail lights and front destination display (white LEDs)
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Slotless motor for smooth and quiet running
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Body-mounted close couplers for each car
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Destination display stickers included
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Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-211 (11-212)
Why Choose This
Run the evolving face of Tobu's workhorse fleet with this pre-Urban Park Line logo formation. You get the newly tooled single-pantograph MOHA8800, gangway-equipped KUHA8400, and jasmine white livery. Perfect for recreating Tojo and Noda Line services before 2012 or combining with other 8000 series for 10-car consists.
Product Information
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Product: 10-1654 N Gauge Tobu Railway 8000 Series (Renewal Car) Tojo Line and Noda Line 6 Cars Set
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Manufacturer: KATO
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Scale: N (1/150, 9mm gauge)
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Formation: 8163 (6-car set)
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Era: Prior to 2012 CI logo change
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Operating region: Kanto (Saitama, Chiba, Ibaraki)
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Operator: Private railway (Tobu Railway)
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Livery: Jasmine white with royal blue and refresh blue stripes
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Special features: No Tobu Urban Park Line logo, company crest on each car
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Lights: White LEDs (headlights, tail lights, front destination display)
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Motor: Slotless motor
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Couplers: Body-mounted close couplers
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Includes: Jumper plug, gangway, destination display stickers, replacement front destination blank, off-switch driver
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Compatible lighting: Kato 11-211 / 11-212 interior lighting kit
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Power: From rails (no batteries, fuel, or paint included)
This KATO Tobu 8000 Series 6-car set captures the workhorse of the Tojo and Noda Lines before the Urban Park rebranding. With jasmine white and blue stripes, single-pantograph MOHA8800, gangway-equipped cab car, and illuminated white LEDs, this formation delivers authentic Tobu commuter operations for N-gauge layouts.
