Description

The 50 Series passenger coaches were introduced in 1977 to replace older locomotive-hauled local train stock. They were used widely on regional trunk routes and could be formed flexibly, from short two-car trains to longer formations of ten or more vehicles.

This set represents the 50 Series 2000 with electric heating, in post-JR form with JR marks added to the side of the OHaFu 50. It is a good match for early JR-era Tohoku scenes and works well with suitable ED78, EF71 and ED75 electric locomotives.

Features

• Three-car set of 50 Series 2000 passenger coaches in JR specification.
• Represents the 'Red Train' post-JR appearance with JR mark on the OHaFu 50.
• Car numbers, JR mark and Aki affiliation markings printed.
• OHaFu 50 has taillights at both ends, switching with direction of travel.
• Light-off switch fitted so the OHaFu can be displayed or used within a train formation.
• Roof supplied with integrated ventilators as standard.
• Ventilators can be upgraded to separate parts using KATO 11-551 50 Series Passenger Car Upgrade Parts Set, sold separately.
• Bogie-mounted Arnold couplers fitted as standard.
• Can be changed to body-mounted couplers using the separately sold telescopic coupler set.
• Bookcase can store this 3-car set plus two additional locomotives, excluding H-class, and two extra passenger cars.