Description

ETA: January 2027

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Product description

KATO N gauge model of DD51 1043 from JR West Shimonoseki General Rolling Stock Depot. The real locomotive keeps the original DD51 colour scheme but features later JR West details such as radio antennas on both cab-roof ends and LED tail lights.

DD51 1043 is closely associated with the SL Yamaguchi service, appearing as a banker, substitute locomotive and on coach test workings. It is a useful partner for the 35 Series 4000 coaches and for recreating modern heritage and event operations in western Japan.

Features

• Represents DD51 1043 in Shimonoseki General Rolling Stock Depot condition.
• Original colour scheme with modern JR West detail changes.
• Cab roof radio antennas at both ends.
• LED-style tail-light details.
• Includes Yamaguchi and Yabusame Tsuwano headmarks for DD51 use.
• Suitable for SL Yamaguchi substitute haulage, trial workings and double-heading scenes with D51 200.
• New price and JAN code for this re-production; other specifications unchanged from the previous version.