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JR Central's current Tokaido Shinkansen train, running as 16-car Nozomi services. Both KATO and TOMIX split the 16 cars into a 4-car basic set and two add-on sets, but the way the cars are split differs between the two brands.
Scheduled: 10-1697S (14 Oct 2026, re-production), 10-1698 (14 Oct 2026, re-production), 10-1699 (14 Oct 2026, re-production), 10-001 (14 Oct 2026, re-production). Release list
Values marked Not confirmed could not be checked on the maker's page. Last checked 2026-10-05.
Prototype: JR Central J3 set (Tokyo depot) · Scale: N (1:150) · 16 cars
Car 1 = Shin-Osaka / Hakata end, car 16 = Tokyo end. Car numbers and set assignment read from the set-composition diagram on KATO's product page.
| Item | KATON700S Shinkansen "Nozomi" Basic Set (4 cars) | KATON700S Shinkansen "Nozomi" Add-on Set A (4 cars) | KATON700S Shinkansen "Nozomi" Add-on Set B (8 cars) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set type | Basic Set | Add-on Set A | Add-on Set B |
| Product number | 10-1697S | 10-1698 | 10-1699 |
| Cars included | 4 (cars 1, 10, 12, 16) | 4 (cars 3, 13, 14, 15) | 8 (cars 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11) |
| Scale | N (1:150) | N (1:150) | N (1:150) |
| Motor | Yes - car 10 (737-3), slotless motor | No (unpowered cars) | No (unpowered cars) |
| Lights | Head / tail lights, white LED | No cab cars in this set | No cab cars in this set |
| Shipment | 14 Oct 2026 Scheduled shipment (current run) | 14 Oct 2026 Scheduled shipment (current run) | 14 Oct 2026 Scheduled shipment (current run) |
| Key features | Both cab cars and the only motor car of the 16-car train | Book-style case also holds the 4 basic-set cars | Completes the 16-car formation with the basic set and add-on A |
| Needs for full formation | 10-1698 + 10-1699 | 10-1697S + 10-1699 | 10-1697S + 10-1698 |
| Official page | View on KATO (JP) | View on KATO (JP) | View on KATO (JP) |
Prototype: N700S production cars (set number not stated) · Scale: N (1:150) · 16 cars
Car numbering as on the official set descriptions. TOMIX lists which car positions each set covers and the car types inside. Matching each car type to its position follows the N700S formation order. Add-on cars come with selectable running-number decals, so the numbers shown are the base car types.
| Item | TOMIXJR N700 (N700S) Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen Basic Set | TOMIXJR N700 (N700S) Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen Add-on Set A | TOMIXJR N700 (N700S) Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen Add-on Set B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set type | Basic Set | Add-on Set A | Add-on Set B |
| Product number | 98424 | 98425 | 98426 |
| Cars included | 4 (cars 1, 5, 14, 16) | 4 (cars 3, 4, 10, 11) | 8 (cars 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15) |
| Scale | N (1:150) | N (1:150) | N (1:150) |
| Motor | Yes - 745-301, flywheel power unit, M-13 motor | No | Yes - 745-600, flywheel power unit, M-13 motor |
| Lights | Head / tail lights with constant-lighting board, white LED headlights | No cab cars in this set | No cab cars in this set |
| Shipment | May 2021 Release month | May 2021 Release month | May 2021 Release month |
| Key features | Both cab cars and one of the two motor cars | Running-number decals included (numbers are selectable) | Includes the second motor car; running-number decals included |
| Needs for full formation | 98425 + 98426 | 98424 + 98426 | 98424 + 98425 |
| Official page | View on TOMIX (JP) | View on TOMIX (JP) | View on TOMIX (JP) |
Tick the product numbers you already own. The builder shows which cars you have and which sets complete the formation. It only uses the set contents listed in our database.
Product numbers are the safest way to match sets. A re-release can keep the same number with small changes, or come out under a new number with a different prototype train. Earlier editions are kept separate here and are not treated as the same product.
| Product number | Set | Status | Relation | Motor | Latest shipment on maker page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-1697S | N700S Shinkansen "Nozomi" Basic Set (4 cars) | Current | Follows 10-1697 Not confirmed KATO's page says the motor changed from the previous product; the earlier number is taken from retailer listings, not the KATO page. | Yes - car 10 (737-3), slotless motor | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 10-1697 | N700S Shinkansen "Nozomi" Basic Set (4 cars) - earlier production | Earlier edition | Followed by 10-1697S Not confirmed | Earlier motor type (not slotless) Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
KATO 10-001 · Starter Set
Nゲージスターターセット N700S新幹線「のぞみ」
Basic-set cars plus track and controller in one box. Cars: 4 (cars 1, 10, 12, 16).
KATO: the cars are the same as the 4-car basic set 10-1697S.
Box contents: Unitrack oval equivalent to the M1 set (layout 1337 x 677 mm), Power Pack Standard SX (1.2 A) in black, starter-set AC adapter, quick-start guide, plan-variation guide
Official page (JP)KATO 10-1697 · Basic Set
N700S新幹線「のぞみ」基本セット(4両)（従来品）
Earlier production of the basic set. Not listed on KATO's current product page.. Cars: 4 Not confirmed (cars 1, 10, 12, 16).
Assumed same car split; KATO's current page only says specs other than the motor are unchanged.
Official page (JP)KATO 10-1742 · Complete Set
N700S 3000番台新幹線「のぞみ」16両セット【特別企画品】
Complete 16-car JR West train in one box; different running numbers and JR logo colour. Cars: 16 (cars 1-16).
JR West H2 set, running numbers 743-3002 to 744-3002. A separate formation, not an add-on for the J3 sets.
Official page (JP)We have not run, measured or reviewed these models. Running quality, sound and coupling performance are outside the scope of this page.