Embark on a nostalgic journey to the golden age of rail travel with this evocative night express set. This basic set recreates the famed "Hakkoda" service, a vital overnight link from Tokyo to northern Japan, capturing its distinctive mixed formation of passenger and mail cars that fueled the adventures of a generation.
Key Features
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Models the classic post-1975 "Hakkoda" formation with a mix of seating cars and a non-air-conditioned mail car.
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Features accurate roof colors and separately applied ventilator parts for enhanced detail.
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Multiple cars are equipped with functional tail lights on the conductor's side, operable with an off switch.
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Includes pre-printed Aomori-bound markings and additional stickers for Ueno and Sendai destinations.
Why Choose This
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Railway history enthusiasts can recreate a legendary night train that connected Honshu and Hokkaido travel.
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The varied car types and specific details tell a rich story of overnight travel and mail transport.
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Offers a classic blue train aesthetic that stands out beautifully against modern rolling stock.
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A perfect starting point for building a complete, prototypical "Hakkoda" consist with additional add-on sets.
Product Information
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Manufacturer: Kato
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Model: 10-2181 N Gauge 43 Series Night Express Hakkoda
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Formation: 7-Car Basic Set (Non-powered)
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Features: Functional tail lights, detailed roof variations, Arnold and Kato couplers
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Details: Pre-printed markings, includes destination stickers
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Compatibility: Compatible with Kato Interior Lighting Kits 11-211/212 and 11-213/214
Capture the romance and utility of a bygone rail era. This meticulously detailed set is the foundation for modeling one of Japan's most beloved overnight express trains.
