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Kato (Japan) - N Scale - 50 Series Passenger Car Upgrade Parts Set - Red/White/Silver with White JR Letters Logo - Ideal for JNR/JR Transition-Era Rolling Stock Fans, ED78 / EF71 / ED75 JR Layouts (SKU 3811-11551)

Available On: April 1, 2026

 

Kato Logo White

 

N Scale



Item Introduction

Introduced in 1977 to replace aging passenger coaches, the 50-2000 Series (JR Style), nicknamed “Red Train”, represents the early JR era with its iconic red body and JR logo. Equipped with electric heating and a guard’s compartment, this versatile car can form anything from short locals to long regional trains.

Combine it with ED78, EF71, or ED75 700 (JR) to recreate the classic Tohoku “Red Train” scene!


Composition of Trains

 

Product Features

Details

  • JR-era version of the beloved “Red Train” 50 Series with OhaFu 50 and JR markings.
  • Newly printed car number and depot code (Aki / 秋アキ) markings in addition to the JR logo.
  • Integrated ventilators, replacable with optional 11-551 50 Series Passenger Car Grade-Up Parts Set.
  • 3-car bookcase can store two additional locomotives (except Class H) and two passenger cars for convenient set organization.

 

Specifications

Couplers: truck-mounted Arnold couplers as standard; can be converted to body-mounted couplers.

Other:

  • OhaFu 50: directional taillights with switch-off function.






$20.00 US
Country of Origin: Japan