JR Izukyu 2100 Series The Royal Express 8 Car EMU

JR Izukyu 2100 Series The Royal Express 8 Car EMU

1:150 scale model produced by Kato. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.

Details

Experience one of Japan's most prestigious luxury trains with the KATO THE ROYAL EXPRESS 8-Car EMU Set. This beautifully detailed N gauge model recreates the famous luxury cruise train that connects the Tokyo metropolitan area with the scenic Izu Peninsula, offering railway enthusiasts the opportunity to operate one of Japan's most distinctive contemporary trains on their layout.

Finished in the train's elegant metallic royal blue livery with gold striping and logos, this highly detailed model accurately reproduces the striking appearance of THE ROYAL EXPRESS. The luxurious character of the prototype is reflected through carefully recreated interior details, including visible table lamps and grand pianos that can be seen through the large panoramic windows. The complete 8-car formation captures the unique presence of this premium excursion train and makes an impressive centrepiece for any modern Japanese railway collection.

Ideal for operation alongside KATO Series E261 Saphir ODORIKO sets and other contemporary rolling stock running on the Tokaido Main Line and Izukyu Line, THE ROYAL EXPRESS brings the atmosphere of luxury rail travel to your Japanese railway layout.

Presented in a premium bookcase-style storage case with a specially designed outer sleeve, this set offers excellent protection and display appeal. The highly detailed finish captures the luxurious appearance of the prototype, while the slotless motor ensures smooth and reliable operation. Designed to complement modern Japanese railway operations, the set pairs perfectly with other contemporary passenger trains from the Tokaido Main Line and Izukyu Railway network.

Features:

• 1:150 Scale Model
• Analogue DC Model
• This model mainly operates in Japan
• Decorated in JR company markings
• Best suited to 282mm radius curves
• Accurately reproduces THE ROYAL EXPRESS luxury cruise train in its distinctive metallic royal blue livery
• Complete 8-car electric multiple unit (EMU) formation
• Interior table lamps visible through the windows of cars 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8
• Interior pianos reproduced in cars 2, 5, 6 and 7
• Equipped with headlights, tail lights and warm white LED fog lights
• Features a smooth-running slotless motor and KATO Tight Lock Couplers (without hooks)

Historical Background

THE ROYAL EXPRESS was introduced in 2017 as a luxury sightseeing train linking the Tokyo metropolitan area with the Izu Peninsula on Japan's Pacific coast. The train was created through the conversion of the fifth-batch Izukyu 2100 Series "Alpha Resort 21" trainset, transforming a popular resort train into one of Japan's premier rail travel experiences.

Designed around the concept of "Utsukushisa, Kirameki no Tabi" ("A Journey of Beauty and Brilliance"), THE ROYAL EXPRESS combines exceptional hospitality, regional cuisine and spectacular coastal scenery. The train's exterior features a distinctive royal blue finish accented by elegant gold striping, while the interior incorporates natural materials, large glass panels and sophisticated furnishings to create an atmosphere that blends traditional elegance with contemporary luxury. Since its introduction, it has become one of Japan's most recognisable luxury trains and a flagship tourist attraction for the Izu region.