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Kato (Japan) - HO Scale - Series 24 Sleeper Express "Hokutosei" Orone25/Orohane25 2-Car Set - Blue/Beige/Gray/White with Light Gray/White Roof - Ideal For JNR/JR Transition-Era Rolling Stock Fans, Luxury Express Train Collectors (SKU 3811-3531)

Available On: June 1, 2026

 

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● Item Introduction

The 24 Series Sleeper Express "Hokutosei" debuted in 1988, coinciding with the opening of the Seikan Tunnel connecting Honshu and Hokkaido, as a sleeper express train between Ueno and Sapporo. Its hotel-like service earned it rave reviews, with three round-trip services running at its peak. The passenger cars used for the "Hokutosei" came in a variety of styles and features, including four Oha 25-500 series lobbies operated by JR East from 1988 to 1989. Featuring a shooting star design on the exterior, the interior featured shower rooms and vending machines in addition to a lobby area, adding a touch of luxury to the train.

The lineup now includes a wide variety of HO 24 Series Sleeper Express "Hokutosei" formations.


By combining the newly released Oha 25-500 series with the Hokutosei, you can recreate the Hokutosei No. 3 and No. 4 formations from the era when the Hokutosei ran two round-trips (1999-2006).

◆〈3-531 24 Series Sleeper Express "Hokutosei" Orone 25/Orohane 25 2-Car Set〉 is a reproduction. There are no changes to the specifications from the previous product.

 

Composition of Trains

 

◆ Product Features

① This product is a car belonging to JR East's Oku Passenger Car Depot in the 1990s. It recreates the unique window arrangement that differs from the original 24 series, and the blue body of the "Hokutosei" made up of private compartments, with a gold band.

② Set of two cars, Orone 25 and Orohane 25.

The Orone 25 recreates the compartment dividers visible from the side windows.

③ The interior curtains visible from the side windows of each car are recreated with separate parts (Orohane 24 and Orohane 25 only depict the first floor).

④ All cars have printed body markings such as car number, end face markings, and class markings. The silver color of the shoe slippers and door rails is recreated.

⑤ Uses KATO coupler, a self-coupling type that retracts and fits tightly.

⑥ DCC friendly.


 

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$169.00 US
Country of Origin: Japan