Description

Currently out of production. Information below for reference only.

"Chizu Express HOT7000 series 'Super Hakuto', the pendulum type express train that connects Kansai and San'in region, has been released as a scale model by KATO. The HOT7000 'Super Hakuto' is the third sector Chizu Express' through operation limited express train that started service in December 1994. Based on JR Shikoku's Series 2000, this is a controlled, natural pendulum type diesel locomotive with a stainless steel body. Operating at a maximum speed of 130 km/h, it connects Kyoto to Tottori and Kurayoshi in about 3 hours and 30 minutes, dramatically improving the convenience of the previous route between the Kinki region and Tottori. The name 'HOT' comes from the initials of Hyogo, Okayama, and Tottori, as well as hot springs and the 'warmth' of the people of the San'in region. It also won the Good Design Award in 2008.

The side windows, which reflect like a mirror, are realistically reproduced with halfsilvered mirror glass. KATO has  released a 6-car set of additional cars that can be seen when there are many passengers.

• After the interior renewal, the prototype is the current form with LED head/tail lights(The head and tail lights turn on) and full color LED side indicators.
• The characteristic half-silvered mirror image of the side windows reflecting like a mirror is reproduced just like the actual train.
• Equipped with KATO's original pendulum mechanism that reproduces the inward inclination of the train body when passing through a curve, just like the real train.
• The snow plow on the front bogie is reproduced.
• Body-mounted couplers without hooks are used for the intermediate connection.
• Flywheel is adopted to realize stable operation.