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Kato (Japan) - N Scale - C12 Steam Locomotive - Brown/Gray/White with White Lettering (SKU 3811-20221)

Available On: April 1, 2024

 

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N Scale

 

 

 This is the smallest tank locomotive among JR steam locomotives made in Japan. This is a light axle steam engine for simply made railroad lines which became the origin for C56. 282 of the C12 cars were manufactured since 1932. The small engine ran as a mascot in an engine depot or as a star on local lines.


C12 was deployed to such lines as Ashio, Akechi, Kakogawa, Takasago, Uwajima, Takachiho, and Takamori lines across Japan and proved very useful as a switcher in station yards and engine depots. It was in service in Otaru Chikko engine depot, etc. along with C62 and D51.

 

Composition of Trains

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Features

- Reproduces the form around 1970, when the steam locomotive was nearing its end

- The front wheel, driving wheel, and trailing wheel have a detailed and realistic appearance with missing spokes. The air action tube has a copper tube expression printed on it. There is no white line on the board, and both the front and rear headlights are turned on in the direction of travel (no off switch). LP42, equipped with ATS generator, reproduces the initial type of sand spray pipe with front and rear distribution. Minimum passing radius R150. A small tank steam locomotive that is suitable for operation in small layouts and small spaces.
- Adopts a power unit with a flywheel, allowing for stable running.
- Capable of towing 5 20m class passenger cars on a standard slope of 4%.
 
- Accessories ...Selectable license plate ``42'', ``46'', ``51'', ``67'', replacement knuckle coupler (rear), 1 each of Arnold coupler and knuckle coupler for heavy use (for reverse driving)

 


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$111.00 US
Country of Origin: Japan