[PO OCT 2025] KATO 3-536 (HO) H5 Series Hokkaido Shinkansen "Hayabusa" 4-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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Watch your Hokkaido Shinkansen come alive as this 4-car expansion nearly doubles your consist length, capturing the true grandeur of Japan's northern bullet trains. The set perfectly continues the H5's signature "Ayaka Purple" striping and falcon motifs across additional cars, while offering the same window configuration options as your base set. With two motorized cars included, this expansion doesn't just add length - it boosts pulling power for more realistic operation of your growing fleet.

Standout Attributes:

• Powerful expansion – Adds 4 cars including 2 new motorized units

• Visual consistency – Seamless continuation of purple accents and Hokkaido markings

• Historical flexibility – Matching window modification stickers included

• Performance boost – Additional motor cars improve hauling capability

• Lighting harmony – Uniform white LED illumination throughout

Why Complete Your Collection:

• Authentic proportions – Achieve true-to-life 10-car formations

• Operational realism – Multiple motor units mimic actual train performance

• Display impact – Longer consists create dramatic presentation

• Investment value – Final piece for completing the full H5 series

Technical Details:

• Scale: HO (1:87)

• Contents: 4 cars (2 motorized)

• Compatibility:

  • KATO 3-534 4-Car Basic Set

  • KATO 3-535 2-Car Expansion

• Operation Notes:

  • Minimum radius: R370mm

  • Single track recommended

  • Coreless motor operation

The Final Touch for Hokkaido Railfans
This 4-car expansion represents the crowning achievement for H5 series modelers, allowing you to finally run full-length replicas of these history-making trains. The added motor power ensures buttery-smooth operation even at full length, while every visual detail remains faithful to JR Hokkaido's distinctive design.