Kato 10-1658 N Thalys PBKA 10 Car Set

Kato N Thalys PBKA 10-Car Passenger Set, Paris Brussels Cologne and Amsterdam

Kato Item #: 10-1658

Commercialized Thalys PBKA, which is active as an international high-speed train in Europe.
While PBA released in October 2020 is exclusively for the Paris (P) -Brussels (B) -Amsterdam (A) section, PBKA is in addition to the above sections, Paris (P) -Brussels (B) -Cologne (K) ) Is also active.
Unlike PBA, the front locomotive of PBKA is characterized by a rounded shape. We will commercialize it with the current new paint version that appeared in 2016 on the 20th anniversary of the start of operation. The head part supports connection with a drawbar, and it is possible to reproduce the combination operation with PBA and the combination operation between PBKA.
After leaving Paris, PBA and PBKA will divide into the Netherlands and Germany in Brussels and aim for their respective destinations.
You can enjoy it side by side with KATO’s European products such as the TGV that is active in France, the Eurostar that goes into Paris, and the ICE4 that meets in Germany.

– The product prototype is 4303.
– Reproduce the antenna added on the roof of R2 and R7.
– Not only the characteristic red body painting, but also the difference in color tone between the part starting from the side of the front part of the locomotive and the part around the side window is reproduced.
– Beautiful reproduction of locomotive and passenger car numbers and door switches.
– The connecting part that connects the locomotive and the passenger car uses the same drawbar as the 10-1657 Thalys PBA new paint.
– Stable running is achieved by adopting a power unit with a flywheel.
– DCC compatible. The one with a 6-pin socket is suitable for M1 and M2. However, it is necessary to change the CV29 value setting of the decoder installed in the M2 to invert the control of the headlight / taillight.
– Head / tail lights are lit. The headlight uses a light bulb color LED. Includes a dummy board that supports turning off the head / tail lights when combined and connected
– By removing the coupler cover at the front of the locomotive and using the attached combined drawbar, it is possible to reproduce a 20-car train that combines two trains similar to the actual car.
– Accessories: Drawbar for leading connection (long / short x 1 each), dummy board for turning off the light