The E501 series is a commuter train that debuted in 1995 on the Joban Line for medium distance service and is designed to operate on the AC electrified section between Toride and Tsuchiura. In 2007 the E531 series became the main train, and the original E501 sets were modified with the addition of toilets and repurposed for local service on sections such as between Tsuchiura and Kusano. In 2012 the 10 car sets received equipment upgrades similar to the 5 car sets, including replacement of pantographs with single arm types and destination indicators with LED units. As of August 2026, only 10 car trains remain in service, operating limited morning and evening runs between Mito and Kusano.
Product highlights
- Recreates the K703 configuration of the E501 series as a 10 car train.
- Updated underfloor equipment reproduced with newly manufactured parts (excludes the SAHA E501 car).
- Newly manufactured skirts compatible with electric couplers fitted to the KUHA E501-0 type.
- TN couplers (SP) fitted as standard on intermediate coupling sections.
- Newly produced three dimensional toilet tanks compatible with TN couplers.
- Dummy couplers fitted on the driver's cab side of both leading cars.
- Interchangeable front display with pre-printed parts installed; replacement front display parts included.
- Smoked front and side glass reproduced.
- Car number, JR mark, and door cock pre-printed.
- TOMIX 50th Anniversary headmark included.
- Headlights, taillights, and front display are driven by a constant lighting circuit board and illuminated with white LEDs.
- New current collection system and silver wheels.
- Flywheel equipped power unit with M-13 motor for smooth running.
Train cars included
- KUHA E501-3
- SAHA E501-10
- MOHA E501-8 (M)
- MOHA E500-8
- SAHA E500-3
- SAHA E501-11
- SAHA E501-12
- MOHA E501-9 (T)
- MOHA E500-9
- KUHA E500-1003
Accessories
- Runner parts: antenna, signal flare
- Runner parts: front display parts
- Parts: headmark
Special notes
- Packaged in illustrated box.
- Due to the nature of the mold, some small parts may differ slightly from the actual vehicle.
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