Welcome the newest high-speed rail star to your layout with the TOMIX E8 Series Yamagata Shinkansen. This basic set captures the sleek, modern form of the "Tsubasa" service introduced in 2024, designed to replace the classic E3 series. Experience the forefront of Shinkansen technology with a model built for smooth performance and authentic details.
Key Features
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Next-Generation Shinkansen Model: Accurately represents the new E8 series for the Yamagata Shinkansen, with a maximum speed of 300 km/h on mainline sections.
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Expandable Three-Car Core: Forms the essential core (cars 11, 12, 17) of a full 7-car formation when combined with the matching add-on set (TOMIX 92704).
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Prototypical Coupling System: Features hook and U-shape conductive couplers for stable operation, with a TN coupler on the E811 end for coupling to an E5 series train.
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Functional Lighting & Details: Equipped with white LED headlights and red LED taillights on a constant lighting board, plus movable pantographs and a realistic black outer gangway.
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High-Performance Drive System: Powered by an M-13 motor with a flywheel and a new power collection system with silver wheels for quiet, responsive, and reliable operation.
Why Choose This Set
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It allows you to model the very latest Shinkansen equipment currently entering service, keeping your collection at the cutting edge of Japanese railroading.
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The set is engineered for both standalone display as a short formation and seamless integration into a full, prototypically correct 7-car train.
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TOMIX's focus on operational features—like conductive couplers, a light switch, and a smooth motor—makes it an outstanding runner right from the start.
Product Information
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Item: TOMIX 97203
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Prototype: JR E8 Series Yamagata Shinkansen "Tsubasa" Basic 3-Car Set
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Core Cars: E811-11, E812-12, E817-17 (Forms a 7-car set with Add-on Set 92704)
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Features: Constant LED lighting, movable pantograph, TN coupler on E811, M-13 flywheel motor
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Compatibility: Interior Lighting Kit Tomix 0734
This E8 Series basic set is your entry point to modeling the future of regional high-speed travel. It combines sharp, modern aesthetics with proven mechanical performance, offering an exciting and sophisticated centerpiece for any Shinkansen-focused layout. Begin building your next-generation fleet with this definitive model.
