[PO OCT 2025] KATO 3-535 (HO) H5 Series Hokkaido Shinkansen "Hayabusa" 2-Car Expansion 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:

Release dates or periods (if announced by the manufacturer) are shown on the product page.

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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Extend your Hokkaido Shinkansen experience with this essential 2-car addition, meticulously designed to complement your existing H5 Series set. The expansion cars mirror the distinctive "Ayaka Purple" accents and white falcon motifs that make this train so recognizable, allowing you to grow your consist toward a full 10-car formation. Every detail aligns perfectly with the base set, from the tilting mechanism to the authentic destination displays, ensuring seamless integration.

Set Enhancements:

• Consistent detailing – Matches the base set's lavender stripe and symbol markings

• Historical accuracy – Includes both original and luggage-modified window options

• Smooth expansion – Preserves the tilting mechanism and coupling performance

• Lighting continuity – White LED lights maintain uniform appearance

Why Expand Your Collection:

• Authentic proportions – Achieve prototypical 10-car configurations

• Display versatility – Create different length consists for various scenes

• Investment protection – Designed specifically for flawless integration

• Northern rail history – Complete JR Hokkaido's landmark Shinkansen

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: HO (1:87)

• Set Contents: 2 non-powered cars

• Compatibility:

  • KATO 3-534 4-Car Basic Set

  • Other H5 Series expansion sets

• Operation Notes:

  • Minimum curve radius: R370mm

  • Single track operation recommended

Build the Full Hayabusa Experience
This expansion set transforms your 4-car starter into a more impressive representation of Hokkaido's high-speed rail achievement. Whether you're modeling specific historical consists or simply want to showcase the full-length beauty of these purple-accented trains, these additional cars deliver both visual impact and operating flexibility.