Kato 3-534 HO H5 Series Shinkansen Hayabusa 4 Car Set

Witness the sleek fusion of speed and Hokkaido's charm with this meticulously crafted HO-scale replica of JR Hokkaido's inaugural Shinkansen. The H5 Series dazzles with its signature "Ayaka Purple" accent stripe and white falcon motifs, capturing every distinctive detail of these bullet trains that revolutionized Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate Hokuto travel. Now available for the first time in HO gauge, this 4-car starter set lets you launch your own high-speed rail adventures with room to expand.

Features

• Debut accuracy – Faithfully recreates the 2016 H1 formation
• Signature aesthetics – Lavender band and Hokkaido falcon motifs precisely reproduced
• Historical options – Includes both original and window-blocked configurations via stickers
• Smooth operation – Coreless motor ensures whisper-quiet, powerful performance
• Lighting features – White LED head/tail lights with switchable rear unit
• Northern icon – JR Hokkaido's first Shinkansen immortalized in model form
• Expandable system – Combine with additional sets for full 10-car formations
• Prototypical movement – Tilting mechanism mimics real train dynamics
• Display flexibility – Choose between different window and destination displays

Specifications

• Scale: HO (1:87)
• Set Contents: 4 cars (motorized)
• Minimum Curve: R370mm (single track recommended)
• Coreless motor in cars 3 & 7
• Switchable tail lights
• Destination sticker sheet included