The TOBU Railway 8000 and 8500 series are commuter trains, totaling 712 cars manufactured from 1963, making them the largest number of cars for the same format by a private railway.The 8000 series features fixed formations of four or more cars, while the 8500 series consists of two-car fixed formations.
Vehicles that underwent refurbishments in 1986 maintained the original front design, standing out among refurbished vehicles. Additionally, these vehicles gained attention as they retained their original front while other formations were being refurbished.
Train can be motorized to an N scale train and is compatible with TM-25R Motorized Chassis, TT-04R Trailer Conversion Kit and Tomix 0258 Pantograph.