HNBG's 2023 purchases

Second batch:



Here's S-23 E353 Azusa, interestingly in Hong Kong packaging. It is slightly more readable due to me having studied Chinese (around intermediate level), the train title is still written in Japanese. 
The train features coupling function, but not using magnet as with every other Plarail commuter trains that have this gimmick, separate from Shinkansen.



Like the previous 800 Shinkansen, this train also features the newer universal chassis, one speed only despite what the engraving on the shell says (looks like they reuse it from the earlier version, without coupling but with 2-speed)



And here's S-34 Autorack train, bought solely for the dual coupling of the EF65 power car, which allow me to finally get Shinkalion ALFA-X to run on my layout. I'll make another thread to talk about this train, specifically the autorack car.