The powered connector is cool! The entire consist has pickup! Methinks this would increase the overall reliability of the loco, especially over questionable track.

One thing i do love about Tomix, is you can buy complete powered chassis's to power anything like a custom built loco or even for use in HOn30 type trains. For the record Dave...when i came across your video, i was actually watching a classic anime called Galaxy Express 999...lol.

A very love model to pick up, Dave!  As far as Kato vs. Tomix... it is Ferrari vs. Lamborghini.  Folks will have their favorites, but it is a no-lose situation.  From what I understand listening to those in the know, Tomix can be "prettier" but more temperamental at times.  In the end, as you learn their nuances, both will make you happy.

I like the new obsession Dave. I am all N scale, but I'm sticking to North American Passenger and Freight trains for now. It's cool to see what else is out there.

Very Cool Bullet Train. Thanks for Sharing. I really enjoy your updates

Tomix does make nice stuff, the SE conductive coupler is fantastic, and part availability through third parties (ie, stores) is generally better than for Kato (who does most stuff direct, and not to overseas).

I do have some complaints about them though. Their lighting kits are more expensive and confusing (there's currently two widths made in two colour temperatures, there used to be more), though are easier to install than Kato's; they've had questionable judgement with plastics in the past, meaning white and grey parts on some models discolour and turn yellow, orange or brown (the 1990s/2000s 100 Series and 300 Series Shinkansen sets are notorious for this); some of their models have zinc pest issues (the 300 Series Shinkansen again, the 1990s version is just one to avoid); there's no detail in the carriage connectors for their Shinkansen models (Kato does this far better); and Tomix makes zero effort whatsoever to support DCC. Most of their stuff is still made in China as well, though some have been moved back to Japan; Kato does nearly everything in Japan.

There are vendors in the Japanese community that sell PCBs you can install to add DCC (eg SmileSound), but these are kits made in small quantities and you sometimes have to deal with forwarders. They're not like a lot of Kato models which you can just drop in a pair of FL12s and an EM13 to get functional DCC (AFAIK even the electric and diesel locos have broadly the same design as their American range, and can generally be made to accept one of the American decoders).

I don't consider them really better or worse than Kato, just different.

First thing I am still waiting for my track loading guides you promised, add that to the coffee, now you want me to watch your video

The Japanese are Years ahead of the UK and EU models. Excellent video, many thanks for sharing .

This is an amazing set! Never had a Tomix, but now I won't be hesitant to get one! Also the power connecting coupler is an amazing idea! Love everything about it, and now I need one as well...

That’s really a nice looking train. Thanks for sharing.  I will enjoy watching that train on your track.

Lived a few years in Japan and rode the Shinkansen a few times. Awesome train and comfortable ride. I never had a car while I lived there in Nagoya. Rode the subway and JR lines to work and back each day. Really looks like a winner there Dave!

Had a nice experience with a Japanese couple when I was a bus driver ,he said you go down frog and toad I said sorry sir ,you go down frog and toad (road) I said oh yes ,he said that’s cockney mate 😂I laughed and said superb I said yes Oxford street that’s 90p each he gave me a fiver I went to give him change he said you keep get a coffee 😊😊
Tomex look good Dave ,try Eurostar unit
Mark 😊😊

WOW nice 800 Series Shinkansen Tomix N Scale Set.

I can't see ho scale without glasses it's to small for me but congrats Sir very nice 👍🙂

Looking good Dave and I mean the N-scale trains, lol.

Well that is pretty cool for "N" scale. Most defiantly would be better on a larger radius.
Cool Stuff Dave!
Cheers 🍻
Earl 🦖

Nice set Bullet Train Set Mr. Meoggie, need to get you a comono and some pointy clog shoes. LOL.

Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

Welcome to Tomix! Great range and great quality. I'm sure you will enjoy them as much as me.

First time viewer.. Nice little video but the real treat for me was listening to your accent, just keep talking and I'll keep watching   haha