● The debut of the Tobu Skytree Line 50050, which offers a direct connection through three of Japan's prefectures - from Kuki/Minami-Kurihashi in the nothern Saitama Prefecture to Chuo-Rinkan in the southern Kanagawa Prefecture, passing Tokyo. The Tobu Model 50050, which is based on the Tojo Line Model 50000, was introduced in 2005 and functions as a direct train with 10 cars. Trains after Model 50061F are considered part of the late stage series, which is characterized by the lack of a forced ventilation system, and large single pane windows. In recent years, the headlights have been swapped to LED lights.
◆ Product Features
・The wheelchair and stroller signs on car 2 and 9, as well as the display that reads "mildly air conditioned railway carriage" on car 2 and 8 have been reproduced through printing.
・The headlights, taillights, and front display are illuminated with white LED lights.
・Reproduction of the changed LED headlights.
・A slotless motor makes for a smooth and silent driving performance.
・The basic set includes stickers for the destination display, women-only carriage, priority seats, etc.
・DCC friendly.
Series Sleeper Express “Sakura/Hayabusa/Fuji” Passenger Sets
The Tokaido/Sanyo Main Line's last and longest Blue Train is here!
The "Sakura/Hayabusa," which had been running as a single train since the times of the Japanese National Railways (JNR), is considered to have been the first coupled Blue Train in 1999 after becoming part of Japan Railways (JR), which was a result of the JNR being privatized and split into smaller companies.
It was initially talked about as a combined blue train consisting of Series 24 and Series 14. This composition was also the longest consist for the single "Fuji" which operated in the same formation. After 2002, the formation was shortened and after the discontinuation of the "Sakura" in 2005, the "Fuji" and "Hayabusa" operated in combination before ending their service in 2009.
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EF66-0 Electric Locomotive Late Stage for Blue Train
The Tokaido Blue Train Electric Locomotive EF66-0 Late Stage, now makes its new appearance fully upgraded as it could be seen in the first half of the 2000s. It possesses the hauling power to pull the 15 passenger cars, all equipped with interior lights, along routes with an incline of 4% and is suitable for a variety of layouts.
The vehicle runs and hauls more smoothly and more quietly than previous products thanks to the slotless motor, making operations with the long-consist Blue Train enjoyable.
As passenger cars, we recommend the simultaneously released "Series 24 Sleeper Express 'Sakura/Hayabusa/Fuji' 9-Car Set" (10-1799) and the "Series 14 Sleeper Express 'Sakura/Hayabusa/Fuji' 6-Car Set" (10-1800).
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Re-Run
DE10 JR Diesel Locomotive
DE10 is an all-purpose diesel locomotive which is capable of carrying out the two functions which contradict each other, smooth run on branch lines and switching heavy trains accurately in a yard. 708 locomotives were manufactured between 1966 and 1978. It is featured with a semi-center cab and independent 3 axle and 2 axle (5 axle) drive wheels. While it is being replaced with newer models one after another, DE10 is still in service across Japan by going through renewal modifications.
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Anticipated Delivery Date: May 2023
Order Due Date: December 21, 2022