Month: March 2023

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” Episode 12

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The latest episode of “Let’s Torekatsu!” – episode 12 is out. And the topic is Yokohama, the birth of railroad trains. The first railway was opened on Sept. 12, 1872 between Shimbashi (later known as Shiodome) and Yokohama (present Sakuragicho). A one way-trip took 53 Read More …

The One about the Modemo NT85 Tokyu Series 300 (303F Classic Blue)

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It was back in 2017 when I first rode on the Tokyu Series 300 railcar in the Setagaya, Tokyo area. The railcar which Tokyu Corporation begain in July 11, 1999 consisted of ten two-car trains (20 total). And of course, it was one of my Read More …

The One about the Modemo NT156 Keifuku Electric Railway Type MOBO 631 ‘Yuko No.632’

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Hasegawa (formerly Hasegawa Seisakusho) is known as being one of Japan’s top model makers. Best known for making airplanes, cycles, classic cars, and figure models, the company was established back in 1941 by wooden model manufacturer founded by Hasegawa Suguro. In the ’90s, Hasegawa jumped Read More …

The One about the KATO 10-1745 N Gauge 683-4000 Series Thunderbird Renewal Car Basic Set

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When I hear the word “Thunderbird”, I instantly think of the classic Ford vehicle, e-mail software or perhaps the name of a superhero. For Toritetsu (Railway photographers), Noritetsu (train riders), ekibentetsu (train food eaters), Sharyotetsu (expert on trains) or Mokei Tetsu (train model collector), “Thunderbird” Read More …

The One about the TOMIX 8610 Tenryu Hamanako Railway Type TH2100 (TH2111) – Evangelion Wrapping Train

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“Neon Genesis Evangelion”, a popular manga and anime series and also animated film series has captivated fans worldwide. And when it comes to trains, one of the most famous collaborations was the 500 Type Eva Project (2016-2017) with the 500series Shinkansen receiving the purple/white/green/orange Evangelion Read More …

The One about the KATO 25-923 N Gauge “Deep with STEAM” Red Train Kit

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In 2021, Sekisui Kinzoku Kabushikigaisha, the manufacturer of the popular model railway brand, KATO, began a new project in October 2021 to incorporate the method of STEAM education towards railroad model and diorama making. STEAM or STEM Education refers to on Science, Technology, Engineering and Read More …

The One about the TOMIX 7152 J.R. Electric Locomotive Type EF81 (Nagaoka/rose/with visor)

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I love freight trains and I do enjoy the EF81’s! I look at EF81’s as a true workhorse of a freight train. I also look at the EF81’s as the true beater train for one’s set. One that will take all the punishment when testing Read More …

The One about the KATO 10-504-3 Chibi Convex Country Town Freight Set (Pocket Line Series)

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The KATO Pocket Line Series, a series designed to showcase N-Scale trains trams and smaller trains for those who don’t have much room in their home but still want to get involved in trains. And it’s a perfect solution for modelers who are beginners or Read More …