Relive the legendary overnight journey connecting Aomori to Sapporo with TOMIX's N Gauge JR 14-500 Series "Hamanasu" Basic Set, a 7-car formation capturing this beloved night express. Introduced alongside the Tsugaru Strait Line in 1988, this train carried B sleeper cars, dream cars, and carpet cars across Hokkaido's winter landscape. The set faithfully recreates the modified exterior rain gutters, TR217 bogies with cylinders, and two-fan AU76/AU77 coolers that distinguished these cold-region passenger cars.
Key Features
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N Gauge 1/150 scale 7-car basic set of JR 14-500 Series "Hamanasu" night express.
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Recreates typical 7-car formation including Suhanev 14-550, Ohane 24-500, Suhaf 14-550, Ohafu 14-500 (Carpet Car), two Ohafu 14-500 (Dream Cars), and Suhaf 14-500.
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External vertical rain gutters and modified engine area shape on Suhanev and Suhaf cars.
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TR217 bogies with cylinders specific to cold-region variants, newly tooled underfloor equipment.
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AU76 and AU77 coolers with two-fan design for accurate roof detail.
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Constant lighting circuit with white LED tail lights and pre-printed "Hamanasu" train mark.
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Suhanev 14-550 equipped with TN couplers; other cars include exchangeable TN coupler parts.
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Includes head mark "Hamanasu" for ED79 locomotive.
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Selectable car numbers via transfer sheet; compatible with interior lighting Tomix 0733.
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New power collection system with black wheels.
Why Choose This
Hokkaido rail enthusiasts recognize the "Hamanasu" as the final link in Japan's overnight sleeper network, serving the challenging Tsugaru Strait crossing until its retirement. This basic set captures the unique modifications made for northern service, from the vertical rain gutters to the distinctive bogie configurations. The inclusion of dream cars and carpet cars recreates the varied accommodations that made this train a favorite among travelers. TOMIX's attention to cold-region specifics delivers a model that honors the railway heritage of Japan's northern frontier. Build the train that connected Honshu to Hokkaido through the Seikan Tunnel.
Product Information
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Manufacturer: TOMIX
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Product Number: 97607
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Scale: N Gauge (1/150)
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Train: JR 14-500 Series "Hamanasu" Night Express
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Configuration: 7-car basic set (typical formation)
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Era: Post-1997 configuration
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Lighting: White LED tail lights, constant lighting circuit, pre-printed train mark
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Couplers: TN couplers on Suhanev 14-550; exchangeable TN parts for others
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Compatibility: Interior lighting Tomix 0733
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Special Features: Vertical rain gutters, modified engine area, TR217 bogies with cylinders, AU76/AU77 two-fan coolers
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Included: Head mark for ED79, transfer sheet for car numbers, jumper hoses, underfloor parts, bellows frame
Bring the spirit of Hokkaido's night trains to your N Gauge layout with this definitive "Hamanasu" basic set. The combination of accurate cold-region detailing and reliable operation makes this an essential addition for Japanese railway modelers. Order your TOMIX set today and recreate the journey through the Seikan Tunnel.
