Description
"SL Hitoyoshi" is a temporary rapid train towed by a steam locomotive that connects Kumamoto and Hitoyoshi, and is operated by the 8620 type 58654 and the 50 series 700s, which is a dedicated passenger car. Both locomotives and passenger cars are characterized by their black bodies and gorgeous decorations, and are one of the popular sightseeing trains of JR Kyushu. Currently, part of the Hisatsu Line is out of service, so it has been operating between Kumamoto and Tosu on the Kagoshima Main Line since May 2021, and the passenger car is also active as a temporary train combined with DE10. increase.
The SL sightseeing train that represents JR Kyushu is now available on N gauge. In addition to the 58654 single item and the 3-car set of passenger cars, a set of locomotive + passenger car housed in a special sleeve will be released at the same time as a special project product.
You can enjoy it together with the Shinkansen and limited express trains that are active in JR Kyushu.
● 58654 + 50 series 700 “SL Hitoyoshi” 4-car set (special project)
・ Special sleeve package specification
・ Book case can store 58654 1 car, 3 passenger cars, 2 DE10 cars
・ Black relayer included
/ included Products: Relayer (black), Coupler for double train (for 58654), Knuckle coupler for double train (for 58654), KATO knuckle coupler (for 58654), Replacement knuckle coupler x 2 (for passenger car), "Hitoyoshi" for DE10 Head mark and jumper plug included
Nathaniel Carr (verified owner) –
Perhaps one of the greatest model trains I have ever bought - the detail is exquisite and the customisation of headboards for the exact colouration that you desire is such a fine detail. The carriages have a fantastic feel and finish to them, with a great metallic sheen and subtle gold highlights to make the carriages stand out with a formal feel. There is also internal lighting included in the form of 'blue mood lighting' in the middle of each carriage, although the light-bars would need to be installed separately for full light coverage.
The locomotive also has a functional headlight, with fantastic performance and absolutely no flaw to note, with a surprising degree of weight to the train. The typical KATO packaging is also replaced with a more premium edition, including a booklet on the layouts you could make appropriate to this exact model. Some may also be aware of this trains popular adaption in Japanese media which adds that extra special uniqueness to it.