Aichi Loop Railway is a 45.3 km third sector line connecting Okazaki on the Tokaido Main Line, via Shin-Toyota where it links with the Meitetsu Toyota Line and Mikawa Line, to Kōzōji on the Chuo Main Line. The line opened in January 1988 by combining the former JNR Okata Line section between Okazaki and Shin-Toyota with a newly built Shin-Toyota to Kōzōji section.
- Three liveries are offered: standard blue stripe, green, and Aichi Expo revival livery.
- The green and Aichi Expo revival livery sets feature formations equipped with two pantographs; this is the first time such formations have been produced.
- Sets can be combined to recreate two-train coupled formations as seen in real operation.
Product highlights
- Recreates the G9 formation as of around 2025.
- The Aichi Expo revival livery beautifully reproduces the official Aichi Expo character design.
- Distinctive shape with two PS27 single-arm pantographs reproduced using new molds.
- Interior seats are represented in blue.
- Motor unit uses the proven GM-5 motor for stable running performance.
- All coupler connections use body mounted KATO close-contact couplers without hooks. Two-tier electric coupler for front end mounting is included.
- When operating coupled with older products, replace the front-end coupler with the hookless type used on this product.
- Head and tail lights light up. Includes an on off switch.
- Destination display stickers included.
Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-211 (11-212)