N E5 Shinkansen Hayabusa 3 Car Add-On Set extends your E5 Series bullet train into a longer and more realistic high-speed formation.
Featuring:
- Expansion Set: Includes three additional cars designed to complement the E5 Shinkansen Hayabusa basic set.
- N Scale Compatibility: Built to N scale (1:160) for operation on standard 9mm gauge track.
- Authentic Detailing: Features the striking metallic green and silver livery with finely printed JR East markings.
- Ready-to-Run Cars: Fully assembled non-powered cars with close-coupling mechanisms for smooth operation.
- Prototypical Formation: Allows modellers to recreate the full-length E5 Series used on Japan’s Tohoku Shinkansen.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Total Add-On Length: 48 cm
- Scale: N (1:160)
- Gauge: 9mm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: N (1:160)
- Prototype: JR East E5 Series Shinkansen Hayabusa
- Operator: East Japan Railway Company (JR East)
- Configuration: Three-car add-on set
- Power Requirement: None (non-powered cars)
- Compatibility: Requires compatible E5 Shinkansen basic set
- Lighting: Interior lighting provision may be available depending on production run
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal wheelsets
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Included: Three E5 Series intermediate cars
Perfect for: N scale enthusiasts, Japanese railway collectors, and modellers expanding their modern Shinkansen fleet.
Why this kit matters
The E5 Series debuted in 2011 and operates the Hayabusa service between Tokyo and northern Japan at speeds up to 320 km/h. Its long aerodynamic nose and vibrant “Tokiwa Green” livery have made it one of the most recognisable bullet trains in the world.
This add-on set enables a more complete and realistic representation of the full train, enhancing both display value and operational authenticity.
How to use it
Couple the three cars to your compatible E5 Shinkansen basic set using the factory-fitted close couplers. Place the completed train on N scale track and operate with a suitable DC controller.
This is a ready-to-run scale model train add-on set. Paint and glue are not required. A compatible basic set is required for operation. It is not a toy.