Series 789-1000 “Kamui/Suzuran” is a major express train for JR Hokkaido. The train operates as “Kamui” between Sapporo and Asahikawa and as “Suzuran” between Sapporo and Muroran. “Kamui” means “spiritual deity” in Ainu language, while “Suzuran” means “lily of the valley.” Series 789-1000 first debuted in 2007 as L-express, express including non-reserved seat cars, “Super Kamui” and as Rapid “Airport” to replace the conventional Series 789. In this model, Kato reproduces its distinctive characteristics, such as the headlights that resemble piercing eyes, the well balanced beautiful train composition, even though it is a short consist of only 5 cars. Against snow accretion, the underfloor-equipment is fully covered. A car with the reasonable reserved seats “U seats” unique to JR Hokkaido is included in the train. The train body is painted metallic silver, while the top car’s front is made of steel. Kato’s technique represents this fine difference in feelings of materials of the real train.

Order Due Date: December 31, 2019

Anticipated Delivery Date: June 2020