Series E657 appeared in 2011 as a limited express AC/DC train for the Joban Line. It has an aluminum double-skin body with a cross-section that conforms to the E259 series, and a head shape with a fearless design, making it an indispensable representative of the Joban Line.
The body color is based on white, which is based on the image of white plum blossoms of Kairakuen along the Joban Line, with red under the windows, which is the image of Japanese plum blossoms, and lavender gray on the hem, giving it a light and airy appearance. It is
Continued to play an active role as [Hitachi] [Tokiwa], and from March 14, 2020, trains connecting Shinagawa and Sendai are also in operation.
- Reproduce the form after installing the FRP cover on the front by front strengthening work. The car number is set in the K-13 formation
- Changed the contents of the destination display sticker to match the operation form with the addition of Sendai line after March 2020
- Top car headlight / taillight standard equipment. Headlights reproduce the difference between light bulbs and HID lights, just like the actual car.
- Reproduce the insulators and equipment around the pantograph peculiar to AC/DC trains, the train radio antenna on the roof and the WiMAX antenna
- Faithfully reproduces the body color based on a slightly reddish white called [white plum color], [red plum color] under the side windows and [lavender gray] at the hem
- The front and side windows are made of green colored glass just like the actual car.
- Smoother and quieter running is achieved by adopting a slotless motor.
- Body mount type KATO coupler close connection type and inter-body damper are standard equipment at the intermediate connection part.
- Accessories: Destination display sticker (6-car basic set)
- Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-211 (Kato 11-212)
