Step into the pioneering era of Japanese mass-market air-conditioned trains with MicroAce's Meitetsu 5500 Series Pre-Maintenance Scarlet 4-Cars Set, representing the 1970s configuration. This set captures the distinctive scarlet solid color, end windows, no roof antennas, and front canopy frame before handrail installation. The first car features printed "seat reservation" indicator frames on the crew door, with included stickers for seat designation and car number displays.
Key Features
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N Gauge 1/150 scale 4-car powered set of Nagoya Railroad 5500 Series.
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Represents pre-maintenance 1970s configuration with scarlet solid color.
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Features end windows present, no roof antennas, front canopy frame installed.
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No side handrails on cab ends as built.
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All four cars are primary series units with seven coolers each.
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Roof base color and underfloor color in light gray following 7000 Series specification.
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Includes "seat reservation" display and car number stickers for passenger doors.
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Front equipped with dummy coupler; replacement Arnold coupler included.
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Licensed by Nagoya Railway.
Why Choose This
Meitetsu fans recognize the 5500 Series as Japan's first mass-produced air-conditioned train without surcharge, a landmark in passenger comfort. This pre-maintenance scarlet variant captures the fleet's appearance before later modifications such as end window deletion and handrail additions. The four-car formation matches typical consists of the era, while compatibility with other SR series cars allows expanded configurations. MicroAce delivers a slice of Nagoya Railroad history from the transition between cream and scarlet liveries.
Product Information
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Manufacturer: MicroAce
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Product Number: A6063
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Product: Meitetsu 5500 Series Pre-Maintenance Scarlet 4-Cars Set
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Scale: N Gauge (1/150)
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Formation: Mo 5504(M) + Mo 5553 + Mo 5554 + Mo 5503
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Era: 1970s (pre-1978, before handrail installation)
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Livery: Scarlet solid color
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Features: End windows, no roof antennas, front canopy frame, no side handrails
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Roof Color: Light gray (7000 Series specification)
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Lighting: Headlights, tail lights, marker lights illuminated
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Motor: Powered set with four primary series cars
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Couplers: Dummy coupler on leading ends; replacement Arnold coupler included
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Compatibility: Connects with other SR series vehicles
Add this landmark air-conditioned commuter set to your N Gauge roster and celebrate the evolution of passenger comfort in Japanese private railways. The pre-maintenance scarlet configuration captures a specific moment in Meitetsu history. Order your MicroAce set today and bring Nagoya Railroad's pioneering spirit to your layout.
