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Kato (Japan) - N Scale - Sleeper Car Express “Hamanasu” 3-Car Add-On Set - Red/Teal/Blue/Orange with White Lettering (SKU 3811-102106)

Available On: July 1, 2025

 

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● Item Introduction

"Hamanasu," the last regular sleeper express train connecting Honshu and Hokkaido.

● The Sleeper Car Express "Hamanasu" ran from Aomori to Sapporo, passing through the Seikan Tunnel. It debuted in 1988, coinciding with the opening of the Seikan Tunnel, and was a popular train that connected B-sleeper cars, premium cars, "Dream Cars" (reclining seat cars) with both reserved and non-reserved seating.

● The train typically operated with a 7-car formation, consisting of 5 cars of the 14-series seat cars and 2 sleeper cars. During peak seasons, it was sometimes extended to a 12-car formation, where it operated with even greater capacity.

◆ The side destination display is now included as a sticker (rather than being printed - as in previous products). The headboard included in this version has been updated to a light-up type. The item number, price, and JAN code have also been changed.

 

Composition of Trains

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◆ Product Features

① The SUHANEFU 14 reproduces the Hokkaido-style 550 series, which was modified from the OHANEFU 25, featuring a gabled end and white stripe design.

② Reproduction of the OHA 14 515 (premium car) with its distinctive window arrangement. Replicates the unique car form as well as the two-tiered floor interior.

③ Each car of the Series 14-500 has sliding doors for cold-weather use.

Couplers:

  • Middle section uses KATO body-mounted tight lock couplers
  • SUHANEFU 12 552/SUHAFU 12 502 use Arnold couplers
  • Replacement knuckle couplers included

Lights:

  • Tail-lights + train marks of SUHANEFU/SUHAFU are lit
  • Off-switch in SUHAFU 12 577 (Car 3)

Destination display/Headmark:

  • Plain white side destination board
  • Stickers are included
  • Head mark for DD51 and ED79 included.

 

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$66.00 US
Country of Origin: Japan