[Introduction of actual vehicle]
- The limited express [Sakura], which has been popular since before the war, is a traditional nickname for a train representing Japan National Railways, both in name and reality. In 1959, it became the 20 series, and was a member of the Kyushu Blue Train, which connected Tokyo with Nagasaki and Sasebo in western Kyushu. When the 20 series, which uses a centralized power supply system, was divided into formations, a power supply car (Maya 20) was prepared for the attached formation, and it was used between Hizen Yamaguchi and Sasebo. The 20 series passenger cars were active until they were replaced by the 14 series in 1972 during the JNR era.
- This time, we will be commercializing 3 new distinctive car models (Maya 20, Crab 22, Panta Removal, and Nahanef 21) so that you can enjoy [Sakura] even more.
[Product features]
- A reproduction of the sleeper express [Sakura] that ran between Tokyo and Nagasaki/Sasebo just before the timetable revision in October 1964.
- Split into Nagasaki formation and Sasebo formation at Hizen Yamaguchi Station on the Nagasaki Main Line. A new simple power supply car Maya 20 connected to the Sasebo formation is set. Maya 20 is a modified car from Ohashi 30. Features such as the silver fuel tank under the floor and the radiator on the roof are accurately reproduced.
- Nagasaki formation (basic) power supply car Kani 22 is set after the pantograph and motor generator are removed. Build a new roof.
- After the division, the intermediate car No. 7, which will be the end of the Nagasaki (basic) formation, will have a new Nahanev 21, a modified car with a sleeping berth from the seat.
- For both Nagasaki and Sasebo formations, vehicles at both ends of the formation (Kani, Maya, and Nahanev) are equipped with illuminated back signs and tail lights as standard equipment. Nahanef 21 has a light off switch. The back sign is [Sakura] as standard equipment, and [Akatsuki] is included as a replacement (both are white).
- KATO coupler NJP (A) is included for replacing Nahanef 21 in the middle part. It corresponds to the full connected formation of Nagasaki formation and Sasebo formation.
- A new circulation-type waste treatment device is reproduced with a trolley-mounted type. We will improve the detail under the floor at the end of the car.
- The Nagasaki formation comes with head marks for EF65 500P [Sakura (pink)] and [Sakura (white)]. The Sasebo formation comes with [Sakura (pink)] and [Sakura (white)] for DD51 (use double-sided tape, etc. as appropriate).
- The package includes an 8-car book case for both Nagasaki and Sasebo formations.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )