Kato (Japan) - N Scale - D51 Hokkaid Steam Locomotive - Black/Yellow/Gold with Gold Lettering (SKU 3811-2016B)
Available On: September 1, 2024
Kato will manufacture again the scale model of the steam locomotive of JNR period which was popular with the nickname of DEGOICHI (Japanese pronunciation for D51).
D51 is a steam locomotive representing Japan, 1,115 of which was manufactured since the debut in 1935, the most quantity ever produced in Japan for a steam locomotive. As a suitable steam engine to the Japanese railroads, the locomotive drew passenger and freight trains across Japan on main and submain lines. As the engine was produced so long as dividable into two major style groups, the 1st style and standard style. The 1st style is featured with a hood covering up all of the chimney, water warmer, steam dome and sand box. Due to the look of the hood, it is dubbed a “slug” among rail road fans.
- Equipped with a Giesl ejector (induced ventilation device), accurately reproduces the inverted trapezoidal flat chimney
- Closed cab and corresponding tender front gable shape, Reproduces the driver's seat swing window and H rubber support window on the passenger side. Reproduces the truncated deflector, front deck hand pickpocket, and boiler upper hand pickpocket unique to steam locomotives that were active in Hokkaido.The front is different from the standard type. Reproduce the position of the section indicator light/tender light. The body color uses a matte black with a solid feel. You can enjoy the atmosphere of the active era.
- Arnold coupler standard equipment, replacement knuckle coupler included
- Headlight lighting *Secondary lights, tender lights, and tail lights do not light up.
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