DavidB-AU Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 A Hello Kitty Shinkansen 500 http://tetsudo-shimbun.com/article/topic/entry-1443.html 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeg Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Hi David, Have you seen Tama the Station cat. Another Japanese obsession. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tama_(cat) Google Tama the station cat and links will come up. Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 First look at Japan's new Hello Kitty Shinkansen https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/hello-kitty-shinkansen-train-japan/index.html 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted June 28, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 28, 2018 The Series 500 was a high water mark for high speed train design IMO, despite being over 20 years old it is still an incredibly modern and sleek looking train which makes other high speed trains look very ordinary. The fighter cockpit bubble style drivers cab, the car bodies looking more like an airliner than a train, it all makes trains like the Valaro and AGV look very ordinary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dullsteamer Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) 500 series are attractive, no argument there, but I think the E5 and E6 series are the best looking Shinkansen stock. When it comes to special liveries, I think I preferred the 500 series EVA. Cheers, Mark. Edited June 28, 2018 by dullsteamer 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) “Japan in a nutshell,” they do do extremely small models don’t they!! Edited June 28, 2018 by woodenhead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharris Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Will RailMatch be bringing out pink paint? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killian keane Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) Theres also trains with anime on them As for this I have no idea whats going on Edited July 1, 2018 by Killian keane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dullsteamer Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Theres also trains with anime on them IMG_20180701_110902.png Kashima Rinkai #6018 with Girls Und Panzer wrapping. Cheers, Mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rris Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 500 series are attractive, no argument there, but I think the E5 and E6 series are the best looking Shinkansen stock. When it comes to special liveries, I think I preferred the 500 series EVA. Cheers, Mark. IMG_2089.JPG I managed to get that earlier in the year totally by accident and wondered why everyone was photographing it at every station - and I do mean everyone! Particularly amazed that the front carriage was dedicated to an exhbition about the train and the anime, complete with two members of staff... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
multivac Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I managed to get that earlier in the year totally by accident and wondered why everyone was photographing it at every station - and I do mean everyone! Particularly amazed that the front carriage was dedicated to an exhbition about the train and the anime, complete with two members of staff... The anime involved (Evangelion) has a vast following and let alone the interest in railways is even more so than the UK. Have a search for the UK Class 800s units travelling on transporters from the Japanese factory to the docks. The streets were packed with local people watching and photographing. Nearly every railway company has a mascot, hence the yellow creature above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 “Japan in a nutshell,” they do do extremely small models don’t they!! I was going to say, I'd heard of box-file layouts, but this....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Mind the paws: Hello Kitty bullet train debuts in Japanhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/01/fast-feline-hello-kitty-bullet-train-debuts-in-japan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamysandy Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I've become hooked on Japanese trains since I got a tablet and what started as a fill in for a Hornby collection has now taken over! It was planned to have 4 trains -- I've now reached 32 of all kinds! Without Google and YouTube I would never have collected it. If it moves on JR then it will appear on YouTube seems to be the way of it. In one word--- BRILLIANT! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted July 12, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2018 I love the 500 series having travelled on it in Japan. I think they are the best looking of the Shinkansen series .Maybe of late trains are less impressive, especially these duck billed types , although I understand aerodynamically they are better. I’ve never understood the Japanese fascination with cartoon characters. Seems so at odds with what is generally a very serious nation . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted July 12, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2018 The thing that always impresses me about the bullet train services isn't so much the speed or style of the trains (though both are deeply impressive) but rather the intensity of service, reliability, the immaculate presentation of the trains and the general feel of quality which to be quite honest urinates over every other rail service I've ever used. There is a precision and sense of in depth attention to detail and quality about it all which I have just never found anywhere else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted July 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2018 The thing that always impresses me about the bullet train services isn't so much the speed or style of the trains (though both are deeply impressive) but rather the intensity of service, reliability, the immaculate presentation of the trains and the general feel of quality which to be quite honest urinates over every other rail service I've ever used. There is a precision and sense of in depth attention to detail and quality about it all which I have just never found anywhere else. Admittedly my experience of living in Japan was in the 70's but when we were there my Father noted that they didn't need to spend large amounts of time cleaning the trains at destination as those using them were clean and tidy and took their rubbish with them. It was an orderly country and mess was frowned upon. When I rode the trams in Nagasaki the driver wore white gloves (as do most when working) and had a real pride, I could never understand how they didn't go black as the control gear was brass but it illustrated just how much everything was kept clean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted July 12, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2018 Indeed, Japan doesn't seem to benefit from the cultural enrichment of "street art" the way Europe does, it's their loss apparently...... People don't leave trains looking like tips and the staff seem to take a genuine pride in being immaculately turned out and the condition of the trains. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted July 12, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2018 The thing that always impresses me about the bullet train services isn't so much the speed or style of the trains (though both are deeply impressive) but rather the intensity of service, reliability, the immaculate presentation of the trains and the general feel of quality which to be quite honest urinates over every other rail service I've ever used. There is a precision and sense of in depth attention to detail and quality about it all which I have just never found anywhere else. It is amazing. People queue on the platform. The train pulls in exactly to the spot , the door is adjacent to the queue. The door opens up and people get in quickly but in an orderly manner . It really is fascinating. Such a disciplined society . Contrast that with U.K. with passengers scattered over the platform. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 Tomix has announced the Hello Kitty Shinkansen in N. https://www.tomytec.co.jp/tomix/products/img/20180712-2.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E3109 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Kashima Rinkai #6018 with Girls Und Panzer wrapping. Cheers, Mark. I wonder if there is any stock featuring the film 'Battle Royale'. I know that isn't anime, but what a cracking film! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted July 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 13, 2018 A few years ago Tenshodo produced the Series 500 in HO, unlike the sort of high end brass that Tenshodo are still justly famous for it was done in plastic and made for Tenshodo by Kader. Some sets were even sold via Kader's Bachmann companies. They were very well done but very expensive, to the point that when they were made I remember thinking that at the price wanted I'd rather save and wait for a brass one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
multivac Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 It is amazing. People queue on the platform. The train pulls in exactly to the spot , the door is adjacent to the queue. The door opens up and people get in quickly but in an orderly manner . It really is fascinating. Such a disciplined society . Contrast that with U.K. with passengers scattered over the platform. Indeed. Respect for other people. No talking loudly into cell phones on the trains either. Do another search for Japanese waste recycling - amazing.. You might think the Warley show is busy; have a search for Comiket the huge comic market that's held twice a year in Tokyo. The attendance is 550,000 over three days! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervyn Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Just a quick question,I would like to get an n gauge Japanese DMU but not the newer type the older ones it seems a bit confusing as there are lots of add on sets and non powered sets does anyone have a Cat No for a typical powered set and an address of a UK supplier got some kato track and a kato suburban station so just planning a small Japanese layout after watching you tube vids especially the Kominato railway superb stuff ! .... Ta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Girls und Panzer is one of my favourite anime Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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