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.

8620 (58654 “SL Hitoyoshi”)

• Among the 8620 types, the features of the late type with larger tenders, cab hem, runboard shape, etc. are realistically reproduced
• Accurately reproduce the gorgeous appearance such as white grip bar, red rod, etc. on gold and silver decorations applied everywhere
• Reproduce the "revival" name plate on the tender
• Arnold coupler standard equipment for both single item and set. Includes replacement knuckle coupler
• Spoke wheels reproduce the appearance that the spokes are actually missing
• Headlight lighting, light bulb color LED adopted
• Accessories ・ ・ ・ "SL Hitoyoshi" head mark, KATO knuckle coupler, coupler for double connection, Double-layered knuckle coupler