TORA55000

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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