Description

ETA: May 2027

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Product description

The DE15 was developed from the DE10 for both ordinary railway work and snow clearance. Two machines were painted bright yellow to haul the Royal Express on its Hokkaido cruises. KATO models DE15 1542 and 1545 in their summer condition, ready to recreate the striking double-headed train.

Model details

• N gauge, two powered DE15 locomotives, numbers 1542 and 1545.
• Asahikawa depot appearance around 2025, with yellow Royal Express livery.
• Rotating snow-weather windows and detailed winter-region coupling covers.
• Correct three-axle DT141 bogies and segmented radiator covers.
• Coreless motors and flywheels for smooth running.
• Working headlights; inward-facing lights are not illuminated in double-heading.
• 1542 has no traction tyres to accommodate double-heading.
• Number plates and appropriate makers plates.
• Arnold and knuckle coupling arrangements for use together and with coaches.
• Pairs with 10-2196 and 10-2197, sold separately.