KATO 10-2033 N Gauge Hankyu Railway 2300 Series Kyoto Line 8-Car Set [Special Edition]

Bring the refined character of Kansai rail travel to your layout with the KATO 10-2033 Hankyu Railway 2300 Series Kyoto Line 8-Car Set [Special Edition]. This stunning model captures the elegance and innovation of Hankyu’s newest limited express, delivering a train design that emphasizes personal comfort, thoughtful service, and timeless visual harmony. With carefully reproduced details and rich maroon tones, it’s an expressive addition to any modern railway collection.

Key Features

• Based on the 2300 formation introduced in 2024

• Pre-installed front display shows “Kyoto Kawaramachi / Express”

• Additional front display plates include “Osaka Umeda / Semi-Express” and “Plain”

• Black-printed side destination displays and extra sticker sheet included

• Features gently curved front windows, clear marker lights, and textured LED headlights

• All head/tail lights use white LEDs and recreate the high-beam quad lighting style

• Modeled boarding step detail at the front car

• Includes uniquely arranged side windows and special door glass for car 4

• Captures the 1+2 seating style and in-window destination signage

• Features gold detailing under windows and around doors, car numbers, logos, and emblems

• Signature glossy maroon exterior with silver accents throughout

• Body-mounted tight couplers (with hooks) between intermediate cars

• Dummy coupler included for the front end

• Smooth-running coreless motor included

• Front headmark is part of the sticker set

• Compatible with Kato 11-211 / 11-212 (Clear) and 11-213 (Bulb Color) interior lighting kits

• DCC friendly

Why Choose This?

• Expresses Hankyu’s unique blend of traditional style and modern flair

• Great for collectors seeking limited edition rolling stock

• Allows realistic Kyoto Line operations with high detail and lighting options

• Smooth motor performance for reliable long runs

• Perfect match for those modeling Kansai-region rail traffic

Product Information

• Product Name: KATO 10-2033 Hankyu Railway 2300 Series Kyoto Line 8-Car Set

• Scale: N Gauge

• Motor: Equipped (coreless)

• Lighting: Headlights, tail lights, and marker lights (white LEDs)

• Couplers: Body-mount with hooks (intermediate), dummy coupler (front)

• Accessories: Destination display stickers, replacement display plates

• Lighting Compatibility: Kato 11-211 / 11-212 / 11-213

• Power Source: Rail-powered (no batteries required)

• Paint and fuel not included

This special edition Hankyu 2300 Series captures both nostalgia and forward-thinking rail design in one cohesive set. Designed for smooth operation and realistic visual presentation, it invites fans of Japanese trains to recreate the ambiance of modern Kansai travel.