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May 4, 2022 - HO Scale

Kato (Japan) - HO Scale - 165 Series Passenger Cars & Sets


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Dear HO Scale Customers;

Kato (Japan) has announced the 165 Series Passenger Cars & Sets

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● Series 165 is a well-known DC express electric train which has expanded the express train network of JNR. For operation in mountainous areas, it is not only increased in the main motor’s output power but also equipped with on-slope holding brake, notch-back control and cold and snow-proof systems. The total of 701 trains were manufactured in 7 year’s period from 1963. This was the last DC express train of JNR which had the 1st class so-called green cars and buffet cars connected and was widely deployed as express or local trains in Tohoku (south of Kuroishi), Joetsu, Koshin-etsu, Boso, Tokai, Nanki areas, etc.


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■ Product Features:

① A power car is capable to draw up to 4 cars, including the power car itself.

② Mixed connection with conventional items are possible. (Operation mixing old and new power cars is not recommended as it will hinder smooth run.)

③ Respective train cars have LED light units adopted (Headlight: Bulb color, front display: White)

④ All the window rubber frames are made gray.

⑤ The 3-car set is with head marks: “Sado”, “Tokai”, “Sotobo”, “Uchibo”

⑥ Not DCC friendly

 

 

Order Due Date: May 19, 2022

Anticipated Delivery Date: Sept/Oct 2022


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