[PO OCT 2025] KATO 3-534 (HO) H5 Series Hokkaido Shinkansen "Hayabusa" 4-Car Basic Set

Please Note: This is a PRE-ORDER.

Your order will be shipped as soon as the pre-order item arrives in stock. If your order includes both in-stock and pre-order items, the entire order will be held and shipped together once the pre-order item becomes available.

About Stock Arrival:

Some pre-order items are limited in quantity or may have reduced production by the manufacturer.

Because of this, we might not receive the full amount we ordered.

If this happens, we’ll ship items in the order pre-orders were placed. (first-come, first-served basis)

If your order isn’t fulfilled in the first shipment, it will automatically move to the next batch.

Important Notes:

For some limited items or items with no restock plans, we may have to cancel your order.

Even if you pre-order early, we can’t guarantee your item will ship in the first batch.

About Release Dates:

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However, release dates may be delayed due to the manufacturer’s circumstances.

Please treat release dates as estimates only.

Estimated Arrival (ETA): End of OCT 2025

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Witness the sleek fusion of speed and Hokkaido's charm with this meticulously crafted HO-scale replica of JR Hokkaido's inaugural Shinkansen. The H5 Series dazzles with its signature "Ayaka Purple" accent stripe and white falcon motifs, capturing every distinctive detail of these bullet trains that revolutionized Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate Hokuto travel. Now available for the first time in HO gauge, this 4-car starter set lets you launch your own high-speed rail adventures with room to expand.

Authentic Highlights:

• Debut accuracy – Faithfully recreates the 2016 H1 formation

• Signature aesthetics – Lavender band and Hokkaido falcon motifs precisely reproduced

• Historical options – Includes both original and window-blocked configurations via stickers

• Smooth operation – Coreless motor ensures whisper-quiet, powerful performance

• Lighting features – White LED head/tail lights with switchable rear unit

Why Railfans Need This:

• Northern icon – JR Hokkaido's first Shinkansen immortalized in model form

• Expandable system – Combine with additional sets for full 10-car formations

• Prototypical movement – Tilting mechanism mimics real train dynamics

• Display flexibility – Choose between different window and destination displays

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: HO (1:87)

• Set Contents: 4 cars (motorized)

• Minimum Curve: R370mm (single track recommended)

• Special Features:

  • Coreless motor in cars 3 & 7

  • Switchable tail lights

  • Destination sticker sheet included

• Note: Some E5-series design elements remain

Own a Piece of Hokkaido Rail History
More than just a model, this set celebrates a transformative moment in Japanese rail travel. Whether displayed as a standalone piece or expanded into a full consist, the H5's distinctive livery and historical significance make it a standout addition to any collection. Pre-order now to secure this limited-edition reproduction of Hokkaido's high-speed pioneer!