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Mar 22, 2022 - N Scale
Kato (Japan) - N Scale - February 2022 Releases - Order Reminder!
Dear N Scale Customers;
Kato (Japan) has announced the February 2022 Releases
Starter Set Steam Locomotive/Freight Car Train
■ A freight train pulled by a C11 is now available in the starter set.
The C11 is a representative type of Japanese tank-type steam locomotive, and 381 cars were built between 1932 and 1947. During the JNR era, they were useful for both passenger and freight services and were used all over Japan, and even today they are preserved dynamically in various locations and have become popular. This product is a starter set that allows you to enjoy freight trains pulled by C11s as seen on local lines.
◆ For freight cars, we selected TORA 55000 (with load cover), WARA 1, original yellow-painted Tam 500, and WAFU 29500. You can enjoy nostalgic freight train runs with a small train formation.
◆ Features of product
① C11
• Reproduced in the form operated after the mid-1960s.
• Power unit with flywheel enables the model to pull about 6 old passenger cars with interior lightings.
• The front lamp lights up when moving forward and the rear lamp lights up when moving backward.
• Selectable number plate：「174」「193」「223」「235」
② Unitrack consist of one endless lap of the equivalent of M1 sets.
③ The power pack uses the easy-to-use, high output (1.2A) "Power Pack SX" and "Starter set AC adaptor”.
④ Package size common to M1 set (size W390 x H355 x D110).
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Series 415 100s “Joban Line/JNR Standard Color” 4-Car Basic Passenger Set
■ The Series 415 began production in 1971 and is an alternating-current suburban train that can operate on both AC and DC sections at both 50Hz and 60Hz frequencies. Because of the long production period, the seating arrangement and car body shape differ depending on the train number, and there is a lot of variety. The train was initially painted in rose pink, the standard paint color for DC trains, with a cream alert color on the body. However, in 1983, in conjunction with the Tsukuba Expo, a change to a new paint scheme of cream with a blue line began, and during the transitional period, some trains were seen in mixed formations with the new color.
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TORA 55000 Freight Car (With Cover Sheet) (2 Cars)
Appeared in 1962 as a successor to the off-the-shelf Tiger 45000, in total 3205 cars were manufactured. It is the first full steel car in the open car and has a more modern style than the Tiger 45000. This is a general use small open wagon used at the time of JNR. Equipped with 2 step link running mechanism, it could travel at the maximum speed of 75 km/h and was used across Japan. 3,205 cars were manufactured. The whole body was made of steel for the first time as an open wagon and made to look more modern.
Composition of Trains
Features
● Although it is a small two-axle freight car, it has a strong presence in the formation of freight trains.
● Reproduce various notations at the end of the steam locomotive, with the era setting around 1970 for the extension of the electrified section. Ideal for all steam locomotives, electric locomotives, and diesel locomotives.
● All three models use black wheels that tighten the undercarriage. Equipped with a "suspension function" that has outstanding running performance to achieve stable "running"
● The Wa 12000 accurately reproduces the short body that can be seen at a glance. It will be an indispensable accent to reproduce the Showa freight train.
● The Tora 55000 accurately reproduces the side flap door made of pressed steel plate. Equipped with a removable cargo cover to create a realistic look on freight trains
● The Tam 500 is a small but strong presence, and is the first commercialized 2-axle tank car from KATO. A perfect vehicle for small local freight trains
● All are equipped with Arnold coupler as standard equipment and can be replaced with KATO coupler as an option.
・Car number: Wa 12188, Wa 12360
・Car number: Tiger 57268, Tiger 58048
・Car number: Tam 2988 , Tam 10520
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Anticipated Delivery Date: September 2022
TAKI 9900 Tank Car
The Taki 9900 is a 35t tank freight car dedicated to gasoline transportation, and 546 cars have been manufactured since 1962. By adopting a different diameter body tank body that combines tank bodies with different diameters, it was produced in place of the conventional Taki 3000 etc. with improved transportation efficiency. Most of them are privately owned cars owned by oil companies, etc., and were active in gasoline transportation all over the country.
It is the best freight car to reproduce the nostalgic "freight train" of the JNR era.
Composition of Trains
Features
- Faithfully reproduce the body shape of a different diameter body with a bulging central part.
- Faithfully reproduce the details of various parts of the car body such as handrails, underframes, and piping.
- Reproduce the vehicle owned by Japan Oil Transportation, the company notation and mark have been printed.
● Taki 9900 Nippon Oil has changed the owner's mark of the conventional Taki 9900 to "Nippon Oil" and set the car number to Taki 29902.
● The company name and logo of "Nippon Oil Co., Ltd." are newly printed on the tank body. (The company name and mark are not currently used.)
● The coupler is standard equipment of Arnold coupler.
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Anticipated Delivery Date: October 2022
KOKI 5500 Ventilated Container (2 Cars)
In response to the popularity of the first container-only train "Takara-go" of the Japanese National Railways, the Chiki 5500 was introduced in 1962 in order to expand the number of trains handled as containers in various places.
After that, it was renamed to Koki 5500 by the title revision in 1965, and it was active all over the country.
Composition of Trains
Features
● Koki 5500 Ventilation container loading / Koki 5500 6000 type container loading
・ Faithfully reproduces the car body shape that makes use of the features of plastic molding technology.
- Faithfully reproduce the details of various parts of the car body such as handrails, underframes, and piping.
- The number and body notation are realistically reproduced by printing.
- Uses black wheels that tighten the suspension.
- Reproduce the era of single item and 5t container stacking of 5 pieces.
- The container is removable, and you can enjoy transshipping with existing 5000/6000 type containers.
・Arnold coupler is standard equipment.
・Koki 5500 Ventilation Container Loading (2 Cars) is already loaded with 5 ventilation containers that will be the container version of Tsum 1000.
- Koki 5500 6000 type container loading (2 cars) is loaded with 5 yellow-green No. 6 (Uguisu color) 6000 type containers.
● 8014 Koki 5500
・Faithfully reproduces the car body shape that takes advantage of the features of plastic molding technology.
- Realistic reproduction of numbers by printing.
- Reproduce the era of single item and 5t container stacking of 5 pieces.
・The 5 containers are made in one piece and cannot be exchanged for fun.
・Arnold coupler is standard equipment.
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Anticipated Delivery Date: September 2022
Island Platform
Renewal of the island platform by changing the realistic appearance and set composition
The long-selling island platform, which is indispensable for creating a more realistic feeling of train driving, is now available. Not only does it have a realistic appearance, but it is also easy to use because it complies with the unitrack track standard.
From this time, the contents of the attached sticker will be updated to expand the range of times and regions, and the set configuration, specifications of some products, product numbers, JAN, and prices will be changed.
Features
● Representing the asphalt on the top of the platform with a satin finish
● Island platform set (equivalent to the old 20-806)
・Contents: Island platform A × 1, island platform B × 1, island platform B × 1, 20m class 6 Suitable for island platform set, M2 / V1 set where both trains can stop on both sides
● Island platform A (equivalent to the old 23-100)
・Length: 248mm
・With station shop
・Hashigami station building by removing the roof lid
● Island platform B (with stairs) (equivalent to the old 23-101)
・Length: 248mm
・With station staff office
・With station staff office
・Glass roof window in the center of the roof, underground connection under it Reproduce the stairs to the passage
・Reproduce the stairs to the underground connecting passage with a glass roof window in the center of the roof
● Island platform C (2 pieces without roof) (equivalent to 2 pieces of the old 23-106)
・Long S: 248mm
・A roofless type product that can extend the platform for stopping long trains. A roofless type product that can extend the platform for stopping long trains with 2 pieces. 2 pieces
● Island platform A (2 pieces) (equivalent to 2 pieces of the old 23-102)
・Length: 200 mm
- Home end used when the tracks on both sides of the platform are parallel straight lines. 2 pieces
・Home end used when the tracks on both sides of the platform are parallel straight lines. 2 pieces
● Island-style home end B (1 piece each for left and right) (former 23-103 and 23-104 set)
・Length: 200 mm
・When the tracks on both sides of the platform are curved R718-15° Home end to use. 1 piece each on the left and right
・The home end used when the tracks on both sides of the platform are curved R718-15 °. 1 piece each on the left and righ
● Island-style home end C (1 piece each on the left and right) (equivalent to the old 23-105)
・Length: 248 mm
・Home used when the tracks on both sides of the platform are curved R481-15 ° End. 1 piece each on the left and right
・Home end used when the tracks on both sides of the platform are curved R481-15 °. 1 piece each on the left and right
● Accessories ... Island platform set: Home accessories, stickers x 4 Island platforms A / B: Home accessories, stickers x 2 Island platforms C: Home accessories, stickers x 3
● Island platform Home Ends A, B, C: Home Accessories * Stickers are not included. Please use the sticker attached to the island platform A, B, C, or the separately sold sticker assembly if it is completed only with the home end.
Anticipated Delivery Date: August 2022
Order Due Date: March 23, 2022
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