Description
ETA: May 2026 Price may be subject to currency fluctuations - you have the right to cancel if it changes more than £5 in either direction.
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- The DD51 class was introduced in 1962 as the main diesel locomotive for non-electrified main lines. At its peak, there were 649 locomotives, and during the mass production process, variations were created for cold and warm climates, passenger and freight. The DD51, which was active in passenger transport in Hokkaido, incorporated the image of the sleeper express "Hokutosei" that was born with the opening of the Seikan Tunnel in 1988, and from the summer of that year onwards, all locomotives were given an appearance of blue No. 20 with a gold band and the Hokutosei logo on the cab.
- The DD51, which was mainly active in pulling the sleeper express "Hokutosei", will be reproduced in HO gauge. This is ideal for pulling the Hokutosei sleeper express trains, such as the 1-574 Sleeper Express "Hokutosei" Oha 25 500 Lobby Car, scheduled for release in April 2026, and the 3-537 24 Series Sleeper Express "Hokutosei" Ohane 24 & Sushi 24 2-Car Set, scheduled for release in May of the same year.
*The motor specifications will be changed from previous versions of this product.
Main Features
2. The Hokutosei logo on the side of the driver's cab is vividly reproduced.
3. Includes a "Hokutosei" or "Cassiopea" headmark with a stay.
4. Some details differ from the actual vehicle. The shape of the driver's cab roof, the top of the hood, and the shape of the radiator cover are the same as those of the cold-resistant model.
5. Includes selectable license plates: "1093," "1100," "1138," or "1140," and a manufacturer's plate: "Hitachi."
6. Headlights light up.
7. The power unit is equipped with a proven flywheel, allowing for coordinated operation even in multiple units, achieving powerful and stable running.
8. DCC compatible (8-pin socket).
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