Description
The DD51 is one of Japan's best-known diesel-hydraulic locomotive classes, built for main-line work across non-electrified routes. Cold-region variants were used in snowy areas, including Hokkaido, with detail differences to suit harsh winter operation.
This model represents a late cold-resistant JR Freight machine in the A renewal colour scheme, with the blue body and cream front associated with updated Hokkaido-area locomotives.
Features
- JR Freight A renewal colour scheme.
- Late cold-resistant DD51 style with Hokkaido-area detail differences.
- Represents the post-renewal appearance used by JR Freight locomotives in later service.
- Headlights fitted.
- Compact diesel locomotive suitable for freight and mixed working on Japanese N gauge layouts.
- Good match for KATO freight wagons, container wagons and Hokkaido/JR Freight-themed stock.
Product details
- Scale: N gauge
- Locomotive: JNR/JR Freight DD51 diesel-hydraulic
- Railway: JR Freight
- Livery: A renewal colour
MJ Williams (verified owner) –
Absolutely love this loco. First Kato loco we've purchased and not disappointed. Far better runner than Farish etc. and still has nice detail. Great at slow speed and also is extremely fast when pushed. My son was so keen he wants another in a different colour. We are modelling 1960s UK but this fits in well enough and is a cut above. Oh, and usual helpful service from Train Trax who discussed this over the phone with me before we ordered.