Category: Tetsudo Mokei

Anything related to trains, train sets, train diorama, etc.

The One about the TOMIX 98817 – West Kyushu Shinkansen N700S-8000 Series (N700S Kamome) Set

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Tomytec will release the N-gauge model train “West Kyushu Shinkansen N700S-8000 Series (N700S Seagull) Set” from the company’s model train brand “Tomix” in March. The price is 21,780 yen. The N700S is a Shinkansen train that began operation in 2020, and is currently active on Read More …

The One about the KATO EF510 500 Cassiopeia Color (N Gauge, 3065-2)

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The JR Freight Class EF510, one of my favorite freight trains operated by JR Freight and East Japan Railway Company (JR East). But it can be a bit confusing as “Cassiopeia” has history, as a sleeper car with the EF81 which began in 1999 and Read More …

The One about the Tomix N Gauge Electric Locomotive First Set (90096) / My Review

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Today I will be reviewing the Tomix N Gauge Electric Locomotive First Set (90096). For those not familiar with the Tomix, Tomix is the train department for one of the largest toy company’s in Japan, Takara Tomy. Tomy which has been around since 1924 (as Read More …

The One about the Kato Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo 6000 Series NEW COLOR (10-1229) and the Kashima Rinkai Railway 6006 Girls Und Panzer “das Finale” Wrapping Train Car (16001-5)

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If you are heading to the seaside in Ibaraki Prefecture, you’ll come across two things that will capture your attention. One, is the city’s love for it’s hometown anime heroes, the Oarai students from the Tank Battalion series “Girls Und Panzer” The other is their Read More …

The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast Edition) Ep. 4 – Good sites to visit if you are a fan of Japanese railway models Pt. 1

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The J! (Tetsudo Mokei) Ep. 4 – Good sites to visit if you are a fan of Japanese railway models Pt. 1 NOTE: We have no affiliation with the Japanese publication. Sites and channels I recommended: JNS Forum: https://jnsforum.com/ Hobby Search: https://www.1999.co.jp/ Speedsphere: http://www.speedsphere.jp/ Kato: Read More …

The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast Edition) Ep. 3 – Buying trains, tracks and diorama from Amazon JP

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The J! (Tetsudo Mokei Edition) Ep. 3 – Buying trains, tracks and diorama from Amazon JP NOTE: No relation to the Japanese publication. As mentioned in the update last episode, Amazon JP does now allow purchasing through their site. So, make sure to compare prices Read More …

The one about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast edition) Episode 2 – Japanese railway model magazines and more!

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The J! (Tetsudo Mokei edition) Episode 2 – Japanese railway model magazines and more! NOTE: This podcast is not affiliated with the Japanese publication “Tetsudo Mokei”. UPDATE: I mentioned that I have ordered physical merchandise before such as CD’s but I have also ordered video Read More …