Tomix 90193 N Starter Set, SD 500 Series Shinkansen (Nozomi) w/ Fine Track, Power Pack (Standard DC)

Prototype Information

The West Japan Railway Company developed the 500 series Shinkansen in the 1990s for high-speed Nozomi superexpress service between Tokyo and Fukuoka to succeed the older 300 series sets in use at that time. The 500 series improved on older equipment with a more aerodynamic design, more advanced technology and increased passenger comfort. As designed, the full 16-unit prototype trainset could reach speeds of 320km/h (~199mph). However, in normal Nozomi service, the nine sets were restricted to 300km/h (~186mph). In 2010, JR West withdrew the 500 series trainsets from Nozomi service, shortened them from 16 cars to eight, and placed eight of the nine sets on Kodama (all stops) service on the San-yo Shinkansen between Hakata station in Fukuoka and Shin-Osaka station.

Want this train, but don't need track or a power pack? Tomix 98363 includes the same 4-unit train from this starter set packaged on its own.

Product Information

This complete starter set includes everything needed to get started:

Four-unit 500 series Shinkansen set comprising cars 1, 2, 5 and 16 from the full Nozomi formation (full 16-unit set can be assembled with the addition of Tomix 98364 and Tomix 98365 add-on sets, sold separately)

• 521-7
• 526-19
• 525-13 (motorized) 
• 522-7

 Control System

• Power unit PU-N600
• US-compatible AC adapter
• DC feeder cable
• Railing tool

Tomix Fine Track with built-in roadbed and simulated pre-stressed concrete ties

• 1x Re-railer segment S140-RE-PC(F) (140mm / ~5.5")
• 1x Straight rail S140-PC(F) (140mm / ~5.5")
• 3x Straight rail S280-PC(F) (280mm / ~11")
• 8x Curved rail C280-45-PC(F) (280mm / ~11" radius)

Startup guide and Instruction manual (Japanese)
Runner parts: Slope and spacer parts
Parts: Powered trolley mounting auxiliary rod

Train Features

• Always-on headlights and taillights
• Motor vehicle with flywheel
• New current collection system
• Equipped with a movable hood
  
• Printed car numbers

Train, track, rerailer Made in Japan. Other components made in China.