Scheduled for release in October 2026
? Kato's N gauge model train, JR Shikoku N2000 series Limited Express (Uwakai) 3-car set. Kato 102104 Scheduled for release in October 2026

?Product Introduction?
Kato's N gauge model train, JR Shikoku N2000 series Limited Express "Uwakai" 3-car set.
? Modeled after the trains currently belonging to the Matsuyama Depot as of 2024
? Newly reproduced LED headlights featuring granular light-emitting parts
? The headmark "Uwakai" is already attached. "Ashizuri", "Shimanto", "Ishizuchi", and "(plain)" are included for replacement
? Slotless motor is used to achieve smooth and quiet running performance. Each set is equipped without traction tires to allow for coupled operation.
? Equipped with KATO's unique body tilting mechanism that reproduces the inward tilt of the car body when passing through curves, just like the actual train.
? Head/tail lights and headmarks light up (with on/off switch). White LEDs are used.
? Each car uses a hookless body-mounted close-coupling coupler. The front of the leading car has a dummy coupler.

?Set Contents?
?Uwajima [2463] + [2521] + [2426(M)] Matsuyama??Introduction to the Actual Train?The JR Shikoku 2000 series is a limited express diesel railcar developed by JR Shikoku with the aim of increasing speed on the Dosan Line, which has many steep curves due to the Shikoku Mountains. It is the world's first mass-produced (prototype was the JNR Kiha 391 series) tilting diesel railcar and Japan's first controlled tilting vehicle. The N2000 series can be said to be an improved version of the 2000 series manufactured for the Kotoku Line. Both types of trains are used on major limited express trains throughout Shikoku, but in recent years their operational range has been reduced due to the introduction of newer successor vehicles. As of 2024, the remaining vehicles have undergone renovation work, including the conversion of destination displays to full-color LEDs, and in some vehicles, the replacement of bogies and the conversion of headlights to LEDs, although there are individual differences depending on the type and depot. The 2000 series is mainly used on the limited express "Ashizuri" (Kochi-Nakamura/Sukumo) and "Uwakai" (Matsuyama-Uwajima), while the N2000 series is used on the limited express "Uwakai," and they are also often used as substitute trains for various limited express trains.

?Product Specifications?
Scale: N gauge (1/150 scale, 9 gauge) Product form: Painted finished product Body material: Plastic Motor: Yes Lights: Head/tail lights, headmark lights up (with on/off switch). White LED equipped. Accessories: Replacement headmarks "Ashizuri", "Shimanto", "Ishizuchi", and "(blank)" x 1 each, front gangway x 1, coupling coupler + skirt x 1, destination display sticker x 1. [Optional extras sold separately] 11-211/212 LED interior light clear

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KATO   ModelTrain   NScale   JRShikokuN2000   Uwakai