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ETA: October 2026
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KATO KiHa 58 Series Express Diesel Railcar Starter Release

The KiHa 58 Series was built between 1961 and 1968 and became one of the classic JNR express diesel railcar types for non-electrified lines across Japan outside Hokkaido. It could work long formations on main lines and shorter trains in rural areas, often splitting and joining for multi-destination services.

KATO is offering the KiHa 58 as both an all-in-one N gauge starter set and a matching 3-car train-only set. The starter set includes the train, Unitrack and a controller, while the 3-car set contains the same train as the starter set for customers who already have track and power.

Key features and details

• Assorted KiHa 58 Series formation as seen around Japan in the JNR period.
• Represents the appearance around 1980.
• KiHa 58 / KiHa 28 have flat cab windows, no snowplough and slit-style typhons.
• KiHa 58 / KiHa 28 are air-conditioned 0 sub-series cars; KiHa 28 has no generator engine.
• KiRo 28 has green car side band, square AU13 roof air conditioners and 4VK engine under the floor.
• Front gangway door has bellows frame detail and a separate gangway bellows part is included.
• Body-mounted close automatic couplers on all cars, with air hose-style coupler receiver parts included.
• Seat colours differentiate ordinary cars in dark blue and the KiRo 28 in maroon.
• Slotless motor for smooth, quiet running.
• KiHa 58 has working head/tail lights and front display, with light-off switch.
• Front display printed as Express, with blank replacement and stickers for side boards and destination displays included.
• Safety marking S and depot marking Seki-Sui are printed.
• Starter set track is equivalent to an M1 Unitrack oval.
• Starter set can be expanded with KATO V track sets and individual Unitrack pieces.
• Starter set includes Power Pack Standard SX and dedicated starter set AC adaptor.
• Starter set includes a plan variation guide and a secret pocket in the packaging for storing extra vehicle cases or track.

Suggested add-ons

• 11-211 LED Interior Light Clear
• 11-212 LED Interior Light Clear - 6-car pack
• KATO Unitrack V track sets