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Aug 9, 2022 - N Scale

Kato (Japan) - N Scale - August 2022 Releases - Update! New KIHA 58 Special 2-Car Passenger Set

 

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Dear N Scale Customers;

Kato (Japan) has a Update! from the August 2022 Releases

A Special Order Announcement for the...

Series KIHA 58 “ASO 1962” 2-Car Passenger Set [Hobby Center Original]

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● “ASO 1962” is a diesel train which appeared as a successor after the retirement of “Steam Locomotive Train ASO Boy (Current Steam Locomotive Train “Hitoyoshi”) in 2005 which was pulled by Steam Engine 8620 No. 58654 and operated as an eye-catcher for Aso province sightseeing.

The train started operation in July of 2006.

It was named “ASO 1962” for the car “KIHA 58-139” in the train manufactured in 1962.

The train was operated till 2010. During the period, it was operated along with “Steam Locomotive Train Hitoyoshi” (Kato 10-1728, 4-Car set) in Kumamoto area, and also as an extra train in various areas in Kyushu. The model can be run together with Kato 10-952 KIHA 58 JR Kyushu Color 2-Car Set as well.

Features

◆ Features of the product

① The logo “ASO 1962” in a frame and a golden band on the front were represented

② The bicycle sign by side window row on each car is reproduced. The door rails are printed in silver.

③ “ASO 1962” is installed on the front display. 2 blank stickers are attached to show destinations.

④ The power unit with flywheel enables stable run. The power bogies wear no traction tires for multiple train combination.


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● In recent years, the Koki 106 and 107 have moved towards a simpler appearance with the elimination of the JRF mark on the side of the car body. They can carry a variety of containers, from standard 12ft containers to marine and tank containers.

◆ The new products will be commercialized with different car numbers from those of the conventional products. The 10-car set includes the KOKI 107 with tail lights that represent the cantera at the end of the train.

◆ Features of the product

① All markings on the cars are represented realistically. All car numbers differ from those of conventional products.

② The hand brake handle is represented in yellow. The hand brake handle can be installed by the user. .

③ Arnold couplers installed.

④ The 2-car set includes a reflector that can be fitted at the tail end of the train.

⑤ The package can accommodate the container cargo train either loaded with containers or unloaded. 12 cars Koki 104/106/107 can be stored inside the vehicle bookcase of the 10-car set.

 

 

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● The KUMOHA Type 52 (1st class) Iida Line, one of the most popular trains on the Iida Line before 1978, will be introduced to KATO's Iida Line series.

● KUMOHA Type 52, which was built in 1936 for the Kansai Kyuden, was assigned to the Iida Line in 1957. At the time, the KUMOHA 52 was outstandingly popular on the Iida Line, where many old national railways came and went, and railway fans from all over the country came to see the famously streamlined "Ryuden" trains.

 

◆ Features of the product

① Power unit equipped with flywheel motor for stable operation.

②Head and tail lights light up.

 

◆ Related Products

#22-204-3 Soundcard “Iida Line“

 

 

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● Among the Series 221 commuter and suburban trains operating in the Kansai region, the five trains K12-K16 that operate on the Sagano Line (Sanin Main Line), Kosei Line and Kusatsu Line have pantographs for frost removal from catenary in winter installed on the KUMOHA 221 trains. All cars have been renewed and sticking out soft shields have been installed at the head car to prevent passengers from falling from platforms, resulting in a more modern exterior and interior. They are operated in 4-car and 4+4 8-car formations and can be seen in combination with Series 223-6000s.

◆ Features of the product

① The reinforced train skirt in the front, soft shields to prevent passengers on the platforms from falling on the track between cars, HID lights in the front (high luminance) + fog light are accurately reproduced.

② Power unit equipped with flywheel motor for stable operation. No traction tires allow double heading.

③ Both the head cars are equipped with head/tail lights and a front screen (OFF-switch equipped). The light unit uses white color LED.

④ DCC friendly

◆ Related Products

#22-241-3 Soundcard “221 Series“

 


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● HighCube containers, 20D new color container is now available. 20D container is a 5-ton, 12-foot tall container (height: 2,600mm) , which was introduced in 2006 with doors that open on both sides.

● In addition to realistically reproducing the condition of container freight car when loaded with high cube containers, the newest freight trains in operation today can be enjoyed by combining them with products such as 19D containers.

● Non-standard and eco-rail marks are beautifully represented.

 

 

Order Due Date: August 25, 2022

Anticipated Delivery Date: January 2023


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