The E259 series, which appeared in 2009, is a limited express train that began operation in October of the same year as the successor to the 253 series. A renewal was announced in March 2023, and the first train with a new paint scheme was released in May of the same year. All 22 trains are scheduled to have their paint changed by the end of fiscal year 2023.

• Car number is printed
• Logo mark and JR mark are printed on the front and sides
• Separate parts are included to recreate the appearance of the front of the leading car with the through door open
• Head and tail lights are equipped with a constant lighting board and have an ON-OFF switch
• Head lights are lit by incandescent LEDs, tail lights by red LEDs
• Antennas on the roof are reproduced with separate parts
• Only the leading car driver's side is equipped with a TN coupler (SP)
• Uses power with a flywheel
• Uses a new current collection system and black wheels
• Uses an M-13 motor
• The basic set comes in a hanging paper package

Vehicles:

• Kuro E259-5(M)
• Moha E259-505
• Moha E258-505
• Kuha E258-5

Accessories:

• Runner parts: Lightning arrester
• Runner parts: Through door
• Parts: Hood