Relive the elegant express era with this magnificent High Grade set of the 153 Series, faithfully capturing the air-conditioned low-cab variant that graced the Tokaido, Sanyo, and Boso lines—a superb seven-car formation boasting exquisite detailing and the nostalgic allure of Japan's beloved limited expresses.

Key Features

• High Grade (HG) specifications

• KUHA 153 features newly manufactured front; gangway plate selectable as small or large

• 7-car set includes KUHA 153, MOHA 152, MOHA 153, and SALO 165—recreates Boso area express trains alone

• Combine with 97613 and 97614 to recreate the 15-car express Izu

• SALO 165 newly manufactured air-conditioned car with single-pane drop-down window and no green stripe

• Appearance before stripe removal recreatable using class stripe on transfer sheet

• Reproduces air-conditioned modified version of the 153 Series

• MOHA 152 and MOHA 153 reproduce early type with windows on both sides of cab end

• Leading car reproduces low-cab car with large front window

• Front display: pre-printed Express, Rapid (white background), and blank parts

• Headmarks: pre-printed Sotobo, Uchibo, Inubo, Kashima, Suigo

• Toilet drain pipes pre-installed

• Selectable car numbers via transfer sheets

• ATS onboard equipment parts included

• Headlights, taillights, and front display with constant lighting circuit board and on/off switch

• Front display illuminates near-white

• KUHA 153 odd-numbered cars include front jumper cable as separate part

• Front cars fitted with TN coupler (SP) narrow opening; intermediate cars with TN coupler (SP) with piping

• New current collection system and black wheels

• Flywheel motor and M-13 motor

• Compatible with interior lighting kit TOMIX 0733

Why Choose This

N-gauge collectors and express enthusiasts will treasure this set—superb HG fidelity, authentic low-cab detailing, and expandable formation potential deliver a captivating centerpiece worthy of any Japanese railway layout.

Product Information

• Product code: 97612

• Scale: N Gauge

• Type: 153 Series Express Train (Izu/Low Cab Version)

• Set: 7 Cars Basic Set A

• Train formation: KUHA 153-0 (low cab, odd), MOHA 153 (T), MOHA 152, SALO 165 (newly manufactured air-conditioned, no stripe), MOHA 153 (M), MOHA 152, KUHA 153-0 (low cab, even)

• Accessories: Runner parts (signal flare, front display section, jumper cable/ATS onboard unit, gangway board, headmark), parts (obstacle deflector, snowplow, canopy frame thick/thin), stickers, transfer sheets

• Lighting: Constant lighting circuit board with on/off switch; near-white front display

• Motor: Flywheel-equipped M-13

• Interior lighting: Compatible with TOMIX 0733

Bring the express Izu to life with this exquisite 153 Series set—where TOMIX's High Grade craftsmanship and nostalgic elegance create unforgettable railway memories.