Kato Renfe AVE Series 100 N Scale (Escala N) Train Pack Review

This is the first of my model train review videos to be released in High Definition using my new JVC GZ-HD500SEK Video Camcorder and you should be able to see the details better on the train pack without blur or distortion. The train pack in the review is the Kato Renfe AVE Series 100 in the new "Operadora" livery which looks nice on this model in particular. The livery was intoduced around 2008 and I bought this model in 2009 as there is a few videos of this train actually running on my layout in some older non-HD videos. The motor car is all wheel drive with drive to both trucks on the power car and there also directional lights on both the power car as well as the non powered car. You can use this train pack on DCC as Kato make the "slot in" DCC decoders that are availible seperately. The detailing is superb on this model and the carriages have interiors as well as there is an option for a interior lighting LED kit availible seperately. The motor is quiet and the whole train runs very well. I would certainly recommend this train that any N gauge modeller that models high speed trains. The Renfe AVE Series 100 is a Spanish version of the French TGV Reseau although these trains are more streamlined than the TGV as the front on the TGV is more rigid. AVE means "Alta Velocidad Espanol" (or High Speed Train of Spain in English!).

Overall Rating: 10/10

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Kato
• Renfe
• AVE
• Series
• 100
• S-100
• Operadora
• Alta
• Velocidad
• Espanol
• Escala N
• N-Scale
• N-Gauge
• Model
• Train
• UniTrack
• Railway
• High
• Speed
• Trains
• TGV
• Express
• Passenger
• Trein
• Tren
• Zug
• Wagon
• Wagen
• Rail
• Railroad
• Electric
• Locomotive
• Railways
• Spain
• HD
• Definition
• Video
• JVC
• GZ-HD500SEK
• Camcorder
• DCC
• Quality

[mesmerojoe]

What a beautiful set! I already have the Thalys and a couple of the orange TGV Sud-Est, so I haven't been paying attention to adding any more TGV's, but this set really looks great! I really like the white and black scheme, simple but effective! Your new video does a great job of showing of this set, and the new camera looks great! Thanks again!

[EWS60008]

@mesmerojoe: Thanks mate, this is the only TGV style train I own in N gauge. I am kind of puzzled as to why Kato has not yet done the TGV Reseau, TGV Altlantique and the Thalys PBA sets as I would like all three in my fleet to run on my layout. I have plans to get the original AVE Series 100 in the older livery as well as the Euromed. Thanks for commenting.

[aocruiser]

Thats a very nicely detailed set!

[EWS60008]

@aocruiser: Thanks mate.

[123garryharry]

i used to live in spain and i always wanted to go on it but i never had the chance nows its in model form i might switch to n gauge and get it

[EWS60008]

@123garryharry: Ah cool! If you do go N gauge, I would recommend getting this set as its very good and you get the complete train as well.

[MegaChallanger]

take too long

[EWS60008]

@rugeley123: Expect to pay around £200ish for one. I got this in 2009 for aroung 199 Euros plus postage.

[rugeley123]

If you don't mind me asking, How much does this actually cost?