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ETA: March 2026
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The EF81 was introduced in 1968 as a dual-purpose AC/DC locomotive capable of operating on the Japan Sea Trunk Line, which has three electrified sections. Capable of pulling both passenger and freight, some locomotives remain in service even today, in the Reiwa era. In 1999, three locomotives, Nos. 79, 89, and 92, were repainted in the Cassiopeia color scheme to coincide with the launch of the sleeper express "Cassiopeia." The same livery was later applied to No. 99. The locomotives were used not only for the Cassiopeia but also for the Hokutosei, Elm, and Yumekukan trains, and continued to serve until the introduction of their successor, the EF510, in June 2010.
Introducing a new addition to Kato's (HO) EF81 series. This new model features a white base with yellow, orange, and blue accents. It is recommended as a locomotive for the currently popular (HO) 24 Series Sleeper Express "Hokutosei" passenger car products and the 3-522 (HO) 24 Series <Yumekukan>.
Main Features
3. The roof is black, and the running board is gray.
4. The wiring on the roof is made of metal, and the insulators are green.
6. In addition to endless running, shunting operation in small spaces is also recommended using the separately sold KD coupler and uncoupler track.
7. Equipped with a coreless motor bogie power unit, it achieves stable running performance and powerful traction. Can pass through curve R370 on its own.
8. Selectable license plates: "EF81 79," "EF81 89," "EF81 92," "EF81 99," and manufacturer's plates: "Hitachi" and "Mitsubishi."
9. Headmarks are included to recreate each train ("Hokutosei," "Yumekukan," "Elm," and "Cassiopea").
10. Accessories: license plate, manufacturer's plate, headmark, driver for taillight pattern changeover switch, handrail (yellow), handrail (white), handrail (orange), electric heating indicator light, auxiliary horn, whistle cover, roller escape prevention device (white).
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