Journey back to Kintetsu's classic Nara and Kyoto Line services with this beautifully recreated 8000 Series 4-car set. This N-scale formation features the later ivory-based livery with maroon window and lower body stripes, following air-conditioning retrofits from the early production era.
Key Features
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Kintetsu Railway Series 8000 introduced 1964 for Nara and Kyoto Line systems
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Early production units equipped with ceiling fans and distinctive roof-mounted ventilators (visual hallmark)
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4-car set with added intermediate cars (served actively until 2002)
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Livery: Later ivory-based with maroon window and lower body lines (post air-conditioning retrofit)
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Recreates new paint with bottom stripe appearance
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Some later-build cars and units modified into other series remain in operation today
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Painted, assembled display model with open packaging
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Can be motorized to N scale train
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Compatible with: TM-14 Motorized Chassis (20m class A2)
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Compatible with: TT-04R Trailer Conversion Kit
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Recommended pantograph: Tomix 0238 (PG16)
Why Choose This
Own a piece of Kintetsu's iconic Nara-Kyoto fleet history with this elegant ivory and maroon 4-car set. You get the classic roof-mounted ventilator detailing, post-AC retrofit livery, and motorization compatibility. Perfect for recreating 1964-2002 era operations across Kintetsu's historic mainlines.
Product Information
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Product: Railway Collection Kintetsu Railway 8000 Series (Early Model New Paint with Bottom Stripe) 4-Car Set A
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Scale: N (1/150, 9mm gauge)
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Manufacturer: TOMYTEC
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Prototype: Kintetsu Railway Series 8000
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Introduced: 1964
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Service lines: Nara Line, Kyoto Line systems
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Service period: Active until 2002 (later vehicles still in operation as modified units)
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Early production features: Ceiling fans, distinctive roof-mounted ventilators
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Formation: 4-car set (original 2-car sets later extended with intermediate cars)
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Livery: Ivory-based with maroon window and lower body stripes (post air-conditioning retrofit)
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Type: Painted, assembled display model (open packaging)
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Body material: Plastic
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Motorization compatibility: TM-14 (20m class A2)
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Trailer conversion compatibility: TT-04R
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Recommended pantograph: Tomix 0238 (PG16)
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Package size (4-car set): W170mm × H250mm × D30mm
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Country of origin: China
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Note: Display base not included
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Power: From rails when motorized (no batteries, fuel, or paint included)
This TOMYTEC Kintetsu 8000 Series 4-car set brings classic Nara-Kyoto line service to your N-scale layout. With elegant ivory and maroon post-AC retrofit livery, distinctive roof-mounted ventilator hallmarks, and TM-14 motorization compatibility, this formation captures the 1964-2002 era of Kintetsu's historic fleet beautifully.
