Description

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This HO model represents the EF510-500 Hokutosei colour locomotive. The EF510 is an AC/DC electric locomotive introduced in 2002, with JR East's 500 series locomotives later used on the Hokutosei and Cassiopeia sleeper expresses from Tabata Depot.

The Hokutosei version carries the blue passenger-service livery with gold shooting star decoration. It is the obvious partner for Hokutosei sleeper stock and a useful companion to the Cassiopeia colour version, 1-312.

Features

• HO / 1:80 model of the EF510-500 Hokutosei colour locomotive.
• Blue Hokutosei passenger-service livery reproduced.
• Gold shooting star side design reproduced.
• Coreless motor drive for smooth, powerful running.
• Bogies use a truck power unit system.
• Minimum radius for locomotive running: approximately R370 mm.
• Suitable for Hokutosei sleeper express formations.
• Related Cassiopeia colour version: 1-312.
• Truck-mounted coupler options for tight-curve running are available separately where required.

Product details

• Scale: HO / 1:80 Japanese HO
• Locomotive type: EF510-500
• Livery: Hokutosei blue
• Operator/theme: JR East sleeper express / later JR Freight use