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Kato (Japan) - HO Scale - EF510-300 Electric Locomotive - Silver/Gray/Black/Red with White/Red/Silver Lettering & Numbering - Ideal For Fans of JR Freight Electric Contemporary AC/DC Locomotive (SKU 3811-1319)

Available On: August 1, 2026

 

Kato Logo White

 

HO Scale

 

 

Item Introduction

The EF510-300 succeeds the legendary ED76 and EF81, bringing modern AC regenerative braking and updated specifications to Kyushu freight operations. The EF510-300 is equipped with AC regenerative braking, contributing to reduced power consumption and supporting the realization of a greener society.

Finished in its striking silver body with red stripe and “RED THUNDER” logo, this locomotive is perfect for hauling contemporary container trains—and can be further enhanced with optional grade-up parts for maximum realism.

 

Composition of Trains

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Product Features

Details

  • Full-length rain gutters, partially sealed body louvers.
  • Silver body with red stripe, bold “RED THUNDER” logo.
  • Metal FPS5 pantograph, detailed roof wiring.
  • Minimum operating radius: 360 mm (single locomotive operation).
  • Selectable three-mode tail light operation.
  • Ready to Run design.
  • Space for DCC decoder/sound speaker installation.
  • Compatible with optional Grade-Up Parts Set (28-170N).

 

Specifications

Couplers: Body-mounted KATO tight-couplers with hook (intermediate cars); dummy couplers (lead cars).

Other:

  • Head-/taillights lit (white LEDs).
  • Corelessmotor.
  • DCC-friendly design.

 







$185.00 US
Country of Origin: Japan