E233-1000 series introduced to the Urawa Depot (now Saitama Rolling Stock Center) in 2007 as a replacement for the 209 series on the Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi lines. Compared with the 0 series, main differences include the front stripe and destination display position, and the cutout for the platform detection device at the cab end. Minor changes include roof radio antenna and pantograph piping layout changes, addition of D-ATC equipment, and relocation of auxiliary equipment to match other formations in the same depot. From 2023, antenna installations for the wireless train control system ATACS and updates to running equipment were carried out to prepare for future one-man operation.
Product overview
- Highly detailed model of the E233-1000 series operating on the Keihin-Tohoku Line, updated to the latest specification with ATACS antenna added to the leading car roof.
- Faithfully reproduces set 178 of the Saitama Rolling Stock Center after underfloor equipment updates and ATACS antenna installation.
- Recreates a formation manufactured at Niitsu Rolling Stock Works, with newly created roof and cab end parts for the leading cars.
- Accurately reproduces the additional ATACS antenna on the leading car roof.
- Roof air conditioners: cars 2, 4, and 5 equipped with AU726B, other cars with AU726.
- Head and tail lights and front destination displays illuminate using white LEDs.
- Front displays preprinted with "1342A" and "Rapid Keihin-Tohoku Line". Included replacement front displays: "Local Keihin-Tohoku Line" and blank.
- Side displays preprinted with "Rapid Keihin-Tohoku Line".
- Slotless motor provides smooth and quiet running.
- Center couplers use body-mount KATO close-coupling type without hooks as standard. Leading ends fitted with dummy couplers.
- The bookcase included with Add-on Set A can store the Basic Set and the contents of Add-on Set B.
- DCC friendly.
Compatibility
- Compatible with other metropolitan area models such as 10-1468S to 10-1470 E235 Yamanote Line and 10-1267S to 10-1270S E233-3000 series for the Tokaido Line and Ueno-Tokyo Line for realistic mixed consists and layout operation.
Optional accessories
- LED interior light Clear, product number 11-211
- LED interior light Clear (set for 6 cars), product number 11-212