Celebrate a freight milestone with Kato's HO scale Taki 1000 tank car in the special 1000th anniversary livery. This commemorative unit features three colored stripes representing Nippon Oil Transport, Japan Oil Terminal, and JR Freight. A rare addition for any HO freight collection.
Key Features
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Authentic HO gauge reproduction of TAKI1000-1000 special livery
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Three-color stripe design: green, blue, and light blue
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Company logos and commemorative inscriptions printed on tank sides
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Pre-printed car number TAKI1000-1000
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Stepped varying-diameter tank body using advanced plastic molding
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Handrails, underframe, piping, and body fittings with realistic detail
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FT21 bogies with strong three-dimensional presence
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Roller bearing axle ends that actually rotate
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Removable reflector parts for end-of-train formation use
Why Choose This
You receive the only TAKI1000 painted specifically for the 1000th car milestone reached in 2021. The three-color stripe scheme directly represents three different companies working together. Roller bearing axle ends rotate for realistic rolling behavior. Removable reflector parts match real operational practices. Plastic molding technology captures the tank's stepped varying-diameter shape accurately. Compatible with other HO TAKI1000 products for longer consists.
Product Information
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Brand: Kato
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Catalog number: 1-829
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Scale: HO Gauge
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Model: Taki 1000 Tank Car
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Version: 1000th Anniversary Livery
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Car number: TAKI1000-1000 (pre-printed)
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Original introduction year: 1993
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Milestone: 1,008 cars produced by 2021
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Maximum speed: 95 km/h (prototype)
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Bogies: FT21 type
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Special features: Rotating roller bearing axle ends, removable reflector parts
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Motor: Not included (unpowered freight car)
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Compatibility: Works with other HO TAKI1000 products
Every detail on this anniversary Taki 1000 tells the story of 28 years of freight evolution. From the three company stripes to the commemorative text, Kato captured a true one-of-a-kind prototype. Add this colorful tank car to your HO consist and honor a rare railway achievement.
