Relive the fascinating repainting era of Kintetsu's Nara and Kyoto Lines with this transitional-livery 8000 Series 2-car set. This N-scale formation features unique front-end color separation, distinctive roof-mounted ventilators, and ivory-based paint with maroon bands from the post-air-conditioning modification period.
Key Features
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Kintetsu Railway Series 8000 introduced 1964 for Nara and Kyoto Line networks
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Early production units equipped with ceiling fans and distinctive roof-mounted ventilators
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Transitional livery: Unique front-end color separation pattern (characteristic of repainting phase)
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Ivory base with maroon window and skirt bands (post-air-conditioning modification)
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Both 2-car sets and later 4-car sets operated on these lines until 2002
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Some series 8000 cars modified into other series; later-production units remain in service
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Painted, assembled display model (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
Capture the unique transitional paint scheme that appeared during Kintetsu's repainting era. You get the rare front-end color separation pattern, classic roof ventilator detailing, and TM-14 motorization compatibility. Perfect for modeling the fascinating 2002-era transition period on Nara and Kyoto Line operations.
Product Information
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Product: Railway Collection Kintetsu Railway 8000 Series (Early Model Transitional Livery) 2-Cars Set B
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Scale: 1/150 (N gauge, 9mm)
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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 networks
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Service period: Until 2002
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Early production features: Ceiling fans, distinctive roof-mounted ventilators
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Livery: Transitional livery with unique front-end color separation pattern (ivory base with maroon window and skirt bands, post-AC modification)
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Type: Painted, assembled display model (open packaging)
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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 (2-car set): W170mm × H125mm × D30mm
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Display base: Not included
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Power: From rails when motorized (no batteries, fuel, or paint included)
This TOMYTEC Kintetsu 8000 Series Transitional Livery 2-car set brings a unique chapter of repainting history to your N-scale layout. With rare front-end color separation pattern, distinctive roof-mounted ventilator hallmarks, and TM-14 motorization compatibility, this set captures the fascinating 2002-era transition period on Nara and Kyoto Line operations beautifully.
