Transport yourself to the evolving landscape of 1960s Japanese rail travel with MicroAce's Marone 40-12 sleeper car, a deluxe compartment carriage from the Tokaido Sanyo Main Line's night express services. This N Gauge model represents the post-abolition of the three-class system, featuring grape color No. 2 with light green striping indicating first-class accommodations. Blue "bed" lettering and "first-class bed" signage on passenger doors are precisely reproduced.
Key Features
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N Gauge 1/150 scale model of Marone 40-12 deluxe sleeper car.
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Represents 1960s configuration after three-class system abolition.
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Grape color No. 2 body with light green striping for first class designation.
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Blue "bed" lettering inside light green belt and "first-class bed" on passenger door signage.
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Affiliation markings on side corners and inspection marks on end face reproduced.
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Stationary markings include bed count of "22."
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Compatible with narrow width interior lighting (G0005/G0006/G0007/G0008).
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Non-motorized intermediate car (no headlights or taillights).
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Requires separate locomotive for operation.
Why Choose This
Railway historians recognize the abolition of the three-class system as a pivotal moment in Japanese rail modernization, and this Marone 40 variant captures that transition. The light green striping replaced earlier classification schemes, while the grape No. 2 body color signaled the evolving aesthetic of the 1960s. MicroAce's attention to the blue "bed" lettering and first-class door signage honors the operational details of this transformative period. Add this piece of railway evolution to your consist for authentic 1960s formations.
Product Information
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Manufacturer: MicroAce
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Product Number: A8561
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Product: Marone 40-12 Light Green Stripe Miyahara Passenger Car Depot
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Scale: N Gauge (1/150)
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Era: 1960s (post three-class system abolition)
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Livery: Grape color No. 2 with light green striping (First Class)
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Features: Blue "bed" lettering, "first-class bed" door signage, inspection marks
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Bed Count: 22 berths
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Lighting: Compatible with narrow width interior lighting (sold separately)
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Type: Non-motorized intermediate car
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Operation: Requires separate locomotive
Add this historically significant first-class sleeper to your N Gauge express consist and recreate the transformative 1960s era of Japanese rail travel. The Marone 40-12 represents a pivotal moment in railway classification history. Order your MicroAce model today and bring this period of transition to your layout.
