The cruise train E001, which represents JR East, collects electricity from overhead wires as usual in electrified sections, and adopts the "EDC system" in which the main motor is driven by the diesel generator installed in the vehicle in non-electrified sections. In addition, it supports DC 1,500V, AC 20,000V (50Hz/60Hz), AC 25,000V (Hokkaido Shinkansen shared section), and can be operated in a wide range regardless of electrified or non-electrified.
The dynamic body design is painted in Shikishima Gold, with windows of various sizes on the sides, cooling fans mounted on both front cars, and pantographs and high-voltage equipment on the roof. It is a vehicle with a lively shape.
It is a product that accurately reproduces the high-quality interior molding of the "Suite", "Deluxe Suite", and "Shikishima Suite", and features a high-quality construction that is as good as the actual vehicle. You can enjoy the beautiful cruise train at your fingertips.
- Reproduce the powerful body with elegant Shikishima gold paint, the uniquely shaped front head, the sides with windows of various sizes, and the varied details on the roof just like the actual car.
- Precisely reproduce the interior of the room such as the observation seat and the lounge that can be seen from the window. In addition to the expression of the piano in the lounge, the table lights in the dining room, the fireplace and the gatepost lights in the lounge are lit to reproduce a calm atmosphere.
- The carpet of the observation seats in the first car and the shoji windows seen in Car 7's "Shikishima Suite" are reproduced with separate parts.
- Accurately reproduce the varied rooftops with coolers, rooftop equipment, radiators, etc. Insulators are represented by white parts
- Safety device notation on the side of the car body ・Emblem ・Wheelchair mark printed
- Headlights / taillights lit. All interior lights are equipped with a light guide plate. All vehicles can be lit by incorporating an optional interior light unit.
- By adopting a slotless motor, even smoother and quieter running is realized. The special 10-car set (part number: 10-1447) is equipped with a motor with a flywheel.
- Dummy couplers are used at both ends, and body mount type hookless couplers are used at the intermediate connection.
- Compatible with DCC decoder installation
- Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-213 (Kato 11-214)
