MicroAce N gauge 205 series (Yokohama Line) Reference
ReviewThis MicroAce model represents the very early 205 series batch with the classic sash window style (2段サッシ). It's a reasonably modern model with flywheel motor, LED directional lighting. Bogies have pinpoint pickups and darkened wheelsets. Overall this looks like a convincing representation of the 205 series. The main downside is that the car interiors (floor/seating) are modelled in a rather dark red for some reason, which makes the interiors look very dark and unconvincing. Also, the destination board lighting is very bright. Note this set was modified by a previous owner to "modernize" it, primarily by replacing the original diamond pantographs with single-arm ones, and adding front skirts. PrototypeThis set was originally 10-car Yamanote Line set YaTe 2 (ヤテ2) but was loaned to the Yokohama Line for a couple of months from January 1993, where it ran as the 7-car KaMa 51 (カマ51) set in Yokohama Line colours. As such photographs of this unit are comparatively rare; the only picture I've been able to locate is: In 2005 it was transferred to the Keiyo Line as set KeYo 25 (ケヨ25), and in 2012 it was passed on to the Fujikyu Line where it runs as a Fujikyu 6000 series 3 car set (see e.g. here). PackagingThis model was acquired without the original packaging. MicroAce helpfully provide a picture of the opened case here. Maintenance and repairThis is a standard MicroAce chassis design of the second generation, with flywheel motor and pinpoint pickups. 
Motor unit, partially disassembled |
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