Experience the iconic EF81 #81 in its striking “Hokutosei” (meaning: “North Star”) red livery with a bold shooting star design. Among these, unit number 81 was unique as it was formerly an imperial train locomotive, adorned with silver decorations in various places, a major distinguishing feature. Versatile and historically rich, this locomotive ran between Ueno (Tokyo) and Sapporo (Hokkaido) from 1988 to 2015.

◆ Pairs perfectly as the locomotive for the simultaneously reissued 24 Series Sleeper Limited Express “Hokutosei” (Deluxe Formation), bringing the golden age of Japanese sleeper trains to your layout.

Composition of Trains

◆ Product Features

Features - Details

• EF81 No. 81 model in the "Hokutosei" red No. 2 color scheme post-2002 design.
• Recreated Shooting star mark, silver decorations.
• Silver front handrails, wipers, and side bars; black H-rubber parts.
• Includes “EF81 81” number plate, “Hitachi” maker’s plate, “Hokutosei”/“Cassiopeia” quick head marks.

Features - Specifications

Couplers: silver Arnold couplers (silver replacement knuckle couplers).

Other:

• Headlights lit (warm-white LEDs).
• Slotless motor.