[N gauge] 10-1111 Series E657 "Super Hitachi" 4-Car Set, Add-On

[Machine Translation] The E657 series, JR East's newest limited express train, began commercial operation on March 3, 2012 with the temporary limited express "Fukko Iwaki Hula Girl", and was put into regular operation on March 17, 2012 for the limited express "Super Hitachi" and "Fresh Hitachi" between Ueno and Iwaki on the Joban Line. The new trains will be used for "Super Hitachi" and "Fresh Hitachi" limited express services between Ueno and Iwaki on the Joban Line starting with the timetable revision on March 17 of the same year. This train is not a split train like the conventional 651 and E653 series, but a 10-car through train. The unique shape of the front of the train, the white color of the car body, which is based on the image of white plum blossoms at Kairakuen Garden along the Joban Line, the red color below the windows, and the lavender gray color at the bottom give the train a light and airy appearance. Based on the E655 and E257 series that came before it, it is equipped with the latest technology, such as WiMAX antennas for in-train wireless LAN service, interbody dampers, and full active suspension in the lead and green cars, to improve passenger service. Currently, it is used in the "Super Hitachi" and "Fresh Hitachi" limited express trains on the Joban Line. [Main Features] / Prototype of the K6 train, manufactured by Hitachi, Ltd. and belonging to the Katsuta Rolling Stock Center. The unique front face of the train with integrated skirts is faithfully reproduced, giving a different impression depending on the angle you look at it. The headlight and taillight of the first car are equipped as standard. The headlights are reproduced with bulb and HID lamps, just like the actual cars. The insulators and equipment around the pantograph, the train radio antenna and WiMAX antenna on the roof, which are unique to DC trains, are reproduced. The "white plum color" of the car body, "red plum color" under the side windows, and "lavender gray" at the bottom of the car body are faithfully reproduced. The front and side windows are tinted green, just like the actual car. / Power is provided by a power unit with flywheel, which has an established reputation. The power unit is equipped with a flywheel for stable running. The intermediate couplings are equipped with body-mounted KATO couplers and interbody dampers as standard. / Body-mounted KATO couplers and interbody dampers are standard on the intermediate couplings to realize a realistic coupling surface and smooth running. Side destination stickers are included. Includes 4 types of "Super Hitachi Ueno/Iwaki" and "Fresh Hitachi Ueno/Katsuta". The 6-car basic set is stored in a 6-car bookcase. The 4-car extra set comes in a 4-car bookcase. Basic sets and extra sets are sold separately. [LED interior light clear Part No. 11-211 / LED interior light clear (for 6 cars) Part No. 11-212

JR東日本の最新形特急車両であるE657系は、平成24年(2012)3月3日の臨時特急「復興いわきフラガール号」で営業運転を開始し、定期運用では同年3月17日のダイヤ改正より常磐線・上野～いわき間の特急「スーパーひたち」「フレッシュひたち」用として登場しました。 従来の651系やE653系のような分割編成でなく、10両貫通編成として登場。 独特な前面形状に、車体色には常磐線沿線にある偕楽園の白梅をイメージした白を基調に、窓下には紅梅をイメージした赤を、裾部には「ラベンダーグレー」を配し、軽快感あふれる姿となっています。 先に登場したE655系やE257系をベースに車内無線LANサービス用のWiMAXアンテナ、車体間ダンパーや先頭車とグリーン車にはフルアクティブサスペンションを装備するなど最新のテクノロジーを導入し、乗客へのサービス向上が図られています。 現在、常磐線の特急「スーパーひたち」「フレッシュひたち」で活躍しています。 [主な特徴]● 日立製作所製の勝田車両センター所属 K6編成をプロトタイプに製品化。 ● 見る角度によって印象が異なる、スカートと一体となった独特な前面形状を忠実に再現。 ● 先頭車ヘッドライト/テールライト標準装備。 ヘッドライトは実車同様、電球・HID灯の違いを再現。 ● 交直流電車特有のパンタグラフ周辺の碍子や機器、屋根上の列車無線アンテナやWiMAXアンテナを再現。 ● 「白梅色」と呼ばれる少し赤みのかかった白を基調とした車体色、側面窓下の「紅梅色」と裾部の「ラベンダーグレー」を忠実に再現。 ● 前面窓・側面窓は実車同様、緑色の着色ガラスを採用。 ● 動力は定評あるフライホイール付き動力ユニットを搭載。 安定した走行が楽しめます。 ● 中間連結部には、ボディマウント式KATOカプラー密連形と車体間ダンパーを標準装備。 実感的な連結面とスムーズな走行を実現。 ● 側面行先表示シールを付属。 内容は「スーパーひたち 上野/いわき」「フレッシュひたち 上野/勝田」の4種類。 ● 収納は6両基本セットは6両ブックケース。 4両増結セットは4両ブックケース。 ※基本セット、増結セットはそれぞれ別売りです。 [別売り対応オプション] ● LED室内灯 クリア 品番:11-211● LED室内灯 クリア(6両分入) 品番:11-212