Bank Concrete (Pre-Built)

Bank Concrete (Pre-Built)

Details:

Add a distinctive civic landmark to your model railway town with the KATO 23-458C Regional Bank (Concrete). This highly detailed N gauge (1:150 / 1:160 depending on region) pre-built structure recreates the classic architecture of regional bank branches constructed throughout Japan during the early Showa period. Its impressive stone-effect concrete façade and grand classical styling make it an eye-catching focal point for town centres, main streets, and railway station districts.

Designed to fit seamlessly within the KATO Geotown and Unitram systems, the building features dual street-facing façades for placement on a corner plot, making it ideal for creating realistic urban scenes. The imposing Doric-style columns and weathered concrete finish evoke the confidence and permanence associated with traditional banking architecture, adding character to both heritage and modern-era layouts.

The Regional Bank is modelled on a typical branch building found in towns and small cities across Japan, making it suitable for a wide variety of layouts, from nostalgic steam-era scenes to contemporary urban environments. The classical Doric columns and symmetrical façade create an impressive civic presence, making the building a natural centrepiece for a main street or commercial district.

The structure is manufactured using light-blocking materials in both the main building and roof, making it suitable for the installation of interior lighting using KATO's Just Plug lighting system (lighting sold separately). The standardised base also ensures straightforward integration with other Geotown buildings and road plates.

Features:

• Highly detailed N gauge (1:150 / 1:160) pre-painted regional bank building
• Classic early Showa-era concrete architecture with realistic stone-effect finish
• Designed as a corner building with two detailed street-facing façades
• Compatible with KATO Geotown and Unitram modular layout systems

Contents:

• 1 × KATO 23-458C Regional Bank (Concrete) building
• Pre-painted and fully assembled building
• Detailed corner façade with Doric-style columns
• Integrated Geotown-compatible base
• Light-blocking roof and wall construction suitable for interior lighting installation

Measurements & Specs:

• Scale: N gauge (1:150 / 1:160)
• Dimensions: 124 × 162 × 74 mm (L × W × H)
• System compatibility: KATO Geotown and Unitram
• Building type: Regional bank / civic landmark
• Material: Pre-painted plastic model building
• Finish: Fully assembled, ready to place