Celebrate Japanese National Railways' legendary prewar coaching stock with this cab-equipped Ohafu 33 in striking blue. This detailed N-gauge model features rivet-heavy construction, separate roof vents, a functional tail light with off switch, and authentic H rubber metal doors.
Key Features
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Represents iconic Oha 35 series prewar passenger coach (over 2,000 units produced)
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Hipped-end and rounded roof profile
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1-meter wide passenger windows
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TR23 bogies (plain-bearing) with welded-heavy structure
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Later production TR34 bogies (domestic roller bearing version)
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Accurate reproduction of wife plate depicting "mushrooms and bread"
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Roof ventilation represented with separate parts
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Beautifully represents standard painting of Japanese Railways old general bus trains
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Blue version: updated vehicle image with H rubber metal door shape
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Tail light illuminates on emergency room side (with off switch)
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Comes standard with Arnold couplers
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Includes: Ohafu 33 Blue 2483, Ohafu 33 Brown postwar 2583
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Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-211 (11-213)
Why Choose This
Complete your vintage Japanese consist with a cab-end coach that lights the way. You get both blue and brown variants, separate roof ventilation parts, accurate rivet detailing, and a functional tail light with off switch. Perfect as the terminating car on your Oha 35 passenger train.
Product Information
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Scale: N (1/150, 9mm gauge)
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Model: Ohafu 33 Blue Standard Type
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Era: Prewar to postwar JNR
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Roof Profile: Hipped-end with rounded roof
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Windows: 1-meter wide passenger windows
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Bogies: TR23 (plain-bearing) / TR34 (roller bearings on later models)
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Construction: Welded-heavy structure with rivets
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Blue version: H rubber metal door shape
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Brown version: Wood door shape
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Lights: Tail light (emergency room side) with off switch
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Coupler: Arnold coupler (standard)
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Optional lighting: Kato 11-211 / 11-213 interior lighting kit
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Power: From rails (no batteries, fuel, or paint included)
This KATO Ohafu 33 Blue adds the perfect cab-end bookend to your classic Japanese passenger consist. With its working tail light, separate roof vents, and rivet-detailed body, this coach brings authentic prewar JNR charm to every terminating station stop.
