14 Series 700-Series "Salon Express Tokyo" High Grade (HG) Model
Overview
- European-style passenger salon "Salon Express Tokyo" converted from a 14 Series passenger car, introduced in 1983.
- Remodeled into the Japanese-style passenger car "Yutori" in 1997 and withdrawn from service in 2008.
- High Grade (HG) specification model reproducing the 14 Series 700-series Salon Express Tokyo with newly manufactured parts for superior detail and realism.
Key Features
- Accurately reproduces the JR era appearance, including windshield wipers on the observation car glass of the Surofu 14 type.
- Train mark and side destination displays are pre-printed with the Salon Express Tokyo illustration.
- Car numbers are pre-printed for authentic presentation.
- Newly manufactured TN couplers, steps, and toilet tank parts reproduce the car end underframe in detailed 3D.
- Ventilators reproduced in 3D as separate parts for realistic roof detail.
- Observation car side of the Surofu 14 type includes a bogie frame that allows replacement with an Arnold coupler.
- Tail lights and train mark are fitted with a constant lighting circuit board plus an ON-OFF switch; the train mark lights up regardless of travel direction.
- Dedicated interior lighting unit included for enhanced interior realism.
- New current collection system and black wheels adopted for improved performance and appearance.
- TN coupler (SP) supplied as standard equipment.
Included Cars
- Slof 14-701
- Oro 14-701
- Oro 14-702
- Oro 14-703
- Oro 14-704
- Oro 14-705
- Slof 14-702
Accessories
- Runner parts: coupler chain
- Runner parts: jumper plug
- Parts: bogie frame
- Parts: coupler adapter
This HG model is ideal for collectors and hobbyists seeking a highly detailed and historically accurate representation of the 14 Series 700-series Salon Express Tokyo.