It's almost a bit of an embarassment that Japanese
manufacturers produce better western prototype sets
than American and European ones can produce for their
own countries.
Kato in particular makes a number of model railroad
items that are some of the very best in the world.
Yes, I can obtain any or all of these for
you. Occasionally these sell on eBay as well.
Check my eBay auctions first and contact me if you
can't find what you want. Please note however, that
I do not generally deal in Kato USA
trains such as smoothside passenger cars, SD and AC
locos and so forth as those come from Kato USA, while
most of what I deal with comes from Japan. Additionally,
I have no particular knowledge of USA items.
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Kato Eurostar 8-car main
set and 4-car add-on set (Kato 10-327 and 10-328)
Arguably one of the best N-gauge sets ever made,
the Eurostar has it all. The main set is an 8-car
set with a super-smooth flywheel drive, reversible
lighting, and an absolutely outstanding paint job.
If you've ever seen a Hornby Eurostar, that does not
come close - and that's in a larger scale! I have
sold more Kato Eurostars than anybody else - I specialize
in them.
Please note that the 4-car add-on set (10-328) is
well out of production. Yes, I can obtain
this highly rare item for you! With my team
in Japan, we will find the add-on set you need.
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Kato TGV Thalys (Kato
10-910)
One of the newest of Kato's western offerings, this
10-car set is quite unique. Kato packages this in
a special large box complete with a length of Kato's
Unitrack modular N-gauge track. Yes, I can get these
for you. I humbly suggest that if you are interested
in this train, you do not wait too much longer since
while they are available now (and I have them at the
UK's best price), they will start disappearing soon
and the price will start to climb and/or your selection
will be limited to pre-owned models.
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Kato TGV PSE (Classic
Orange)
This is the classic TGV! If you've seen Lima's TGV
and you've seen this one, you know there is no comparison.
Kato's TGV is better in every way: running qualities
and looks of course being at the top of the list.
Kato produces this in a 6-car set and a 4-car add-on
set. Yes, I can obtain these out of production items
for you. Please see my eBay auctions.
Note that Kato released this in two different types
of packaging - once in an older-style cardboard and
foam case (which is actually better than it sounds)
and once in the modern Kato padded folio cases. The
trains inside are identical. The ones in the folio
cases tend to be a bit more expensive.
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Kato TGV La Ligne de Coeur
(Blue/Silver)
This is a great looking TGV. It is also out of production
and incredibly hard to find, but
I can get you one! This is a 6-car set in the Blue
Silver TGV La Ligne de Coeur colours. A superb model
by any standard.
Please note: Unlike for the Orange TGV PSE sets,
no add-on set for this was ever produced
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Kato Hiroshima - Hanover
Tram (14-070 - N Gauge)
This tram, available both in N and HO
(pictured at left) is a great exemplar of a typical
European tram. It can be run as-is, or many people detail
them to their liking. The N-gauge tram is particularly
economical and of course I sell it for the lowest price
in the UK. These tend to sell out fast, so if you see
one on my eBay listings, I encourage you to not pass
them by. If you'd like me to reserve one for you, I
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TOMY / Tomix Thomas and
Friends (Thomas the Tank Engine) items in N-Gauge
I carry the full-range of Thomas the
Tank Engine items by TOMY / Tomix in N-gauge. Please
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The above are just some examples!
Other western trains are also available. If it's made
by a Japanese company, I can get it for you!
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