Description
Steam Locomotive D51 Hokkaido
Due in the UK Autumn 2024. Price may be subject to currency fluctuations - you have the right to cancel if it changes more than £5 in either direction.
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The D51, a Hokkaido steam locomotive with an enclosed cab and truncated deflector, was used until the end of the steam locomotive era.The D51, a Japanese National Railways steam locomotive affectionately known as ``Degoichi,'' was introduced in Japan in 1935. -The largest number of 1115 cars were manufactured, and they were used all over the country. Many variations can be seen as they have been modified according to the region and line section, and in Hokkaido they were characterized by unique equipment that could be called extremely cold region specifications.
Main features
- Closed cab and corresponding tender front gable shape , Reproduces the driver's seat swing window and H rubber support window on the passenger side. Reproduces the truncated deflector, front deck hand pickpocket, and boiler upper hand pickpocket unique to steam locomotives that were active in Hokkaido.The
front is different from the standard type. Reproduce the position of the section indicator light/tender light. The body color uses a matte black with a solid feel. You can enjoy the atmosphere of the active era.
・The handrail is reproduced in black.
・The front wheel and trailing wheel have missing spokes to reproduce a detailed and realistic appearance.
・A power unit with a flywheel is used to enable stable running.
・Snow plow is standard equipment (removable). Heavy duty coupler with snow plow compatible with heavy duty operation, heavy duty knuckle coupler included
- Arnold coupler standard equipment, replacement knuckle coupler included
- Headlight lighting *Secondary lights, tender lights, and tail lights do not light up.
・Selectable license plate…Hokkaido type: “320”, “397”, “467”, “710”
・Minimum passing curve radius: R249
・Accessories ...Each product: Selectable license plate (Hokkaido type: "320", "397", "467", "710", Arnold coupler for heavy use, heavy use Knuckle coupler, replacement knuckle coupler
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