Description
The Series 719-0 was introduced in 1989 as an AC suburban train model by JR East. The express trains previously operated in the Sendai urban area had deck sections inside the cars and two single-leaf doors on one side of the body, which hindered smooth boarding and alighting during rush hours. Additionally, the aging of these trains became a significant concern. To replace these trains, the Series 719-0 was manufactured, featuring three double-leaf doors on one side of the body. The body was made of stainless steel, and the design allowed flexibility in train formation by coupling multiple two-car sets, enabling configurations of up to eight cars. The interior adopted cross seats known as "group face-to-face seats," which became a distinctive feature of this series. The Series 719-0 deployed in the Sendai area operated on lines such as the Tohoku Main Line, the Senzan Line, and the Joban Line, but it was retired from operation in 2020. Additionally, the trains operated on the Banetsu West Line were later given a unique red-and-black-striped livery. This time, two models are being commercialized: one depicting the standard color used on lines like the Tohoku Main Line, and another featuring the livery used on the Banetsu West Line, which displays the mascot character of the Aizu region, "Akabe."
-The train can be motorized to an N scale train and is compatible with TM-14 Motorized Chassis, TT-04R Trailer Conversion Kit, and Tomix 0232 Pantograph.