First Car Museum J.R. Series 300 Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen (Nozomi)
This N‑gauge model is designed for realistic railway modelling and display in N scale (1:160), offering a finely moulded single‑car representation of the JR West 300 Series Shinkansen Nozomi.
Featuring:
- Detail & Finish: Precisely moulded body with accurately reproduced printed markings and JR logo in the white and blue Shinkansen livery, using advanced resin and plastic detailing technologies.
- Drive & Performance: Non‑powered display model with no motor or drive mechanism; intended for static display or scenic use.
- Control & Compatibility: Control system information not applicable (no drive electronics).
- Couplings & Integration: Not applicable - model is a single static unit without operational couplers.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: Approx. 165 mm.:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Scale: N (1:160).:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Gauge: 9 mm (N‑gauge).
Technical Specifications:
- Brand: Tomix / Tomytec.
- Model Type: Shinkansen bullet train display unit.
- Era / Prototype: JR West 300 Series Shinkansen (Nozomi) — high‑speed service introduced in the early 1990s.
- Assembly: Ready‑to‑display out of the box.
- Included: One Shinkansen vehicle body, exhibition rail, and wheel stopper parts.
Ideal for N‑gauge modellers and collectors seeking a compact and highly detailed Shinkansen display piece to enhance shelf displays, dioramas, or scenic areas of a layout.
Why this model matters
The 300 Series Shinkansen holds historical significance as one of Japan’s early high‑speed Nozomi services on the Tokaido and Sanyo lines. This First Car Museum release captures the distinctive lead car in fine detail, allowing enthusiasts to showcase an iconic bullet train representative of 1990s‑era Japanese high‑speed rail.
How to use it
Place the model on its included exhibition rail for display within a collection or scenic layout. For lighting effects (headlights changing to tail lights), a separate power unit and DC feeder can be added to supply track power, though the model itself does not run under its own power. Handle with care and store in protective packaging when not exhibited.