[EF510 electric locomotive]
- JR Freight's red EF510-0 series was born in 2002 as a power-saving, high-output new-generation locomotive. The [RED THUNDER] logo is placed on the side, and it is active on the Japan Sea Longitudinal Line by pulling a long freight train.
- 2010 (2010) JR East introduced 15 new 500 series cars for towing the sleeper limited express [Hokutosei] [Cassiopeia]. It attracted a lot of attention as it was the first passenger locomotive to appear in a long time.
-The 500 series deployed at the Tabata driving station has 13 Hokutosei color (blue body) and Cassiopeia color (silver body) No. 509 and No. 510, a total of 15 newly deployed, sleeping limited express He was active in driving [Hokutosei] [Cassiopeia].
-The 500 series, which removed the side logo after the limited express operation, was transferred to JR Freight in 2016. Currently, it is active in pulling freight trains.
[Sleeper Limited Express Cassiopeia]
- The luxury sleeper limited express [Cassiopeia], which debuted in 1999, quickly became a popular train as a vehicle that made the [Hokutosei] that operates the same section more comfortable.
- This summer, the EF81 has been replaced by the EF510, which has been specially painted for traction on the Honshu section, and is attracting the attention of railway fans.
- At KATO, we have changed the product composition of [Cassiopeia], which has been popular so far, with the new EF510. It will be the best selection for your needs.
- Although the content is based on the set configuration change, the passenger car is upgraded around the coupler. Please enjoy the EF510 500 series Cassiopeia color and the E26 series Cassiopeia as a pair.
-Features of EF510 500 series Cassiopeia color and E26 series [Cassiopeia]
・ Lineup of [Cassiopeia] with a new traction machine with the best selection model that is easy to purchase.
・The EF510 [Cassiopeia] color follows the already released EF510 [Hokutosei] color and has the following changes.
→ Rooftop insulator changed to green
→ Of the included head marks for [Cassiopeia] and [Hokutosei], [Hokutosei] has been changed to a gold edge
-The E26 series passenger car has been made [more realistic] by changing the set composition, adding parts, and changing the color tone.
→ Reproduce the equipment at the end of the underfloor by using different parts attached to the trolley. *Coupler is a trolley as before
Mounting type
→Revised the body color, Slonev E26 and Kahafu E26 are color-coded with silver on the forehead and main body.
→ Changed the side glass to green and the interior color to brown
-The basic set is a hanging type, and the add-on set A can store the basic set vehicles in a 7-car book case.
*Please use 11-208 [interior light set for E26 series] as before for the interior light.
[Main features]
- Accurately reproduces the passenger EF510 Cassiopeia paint color with five-color shooting stars on the side of the silver body.
- Beautifully express car body notation and JR mark
-Reproduce the differences such as the front head mark mounting bracket, the skirt with different details from the cargo one, the train radio antenna above the cab, and the signal flame tube.
- Equipped with a new type of power with improved power.
- On the roof, which is a feature of the AC/DC dual-purpose locomotive, the metal roof wiring, equipment, green insulators, etc. are accurately reproduced.
- Accessories: [Cassiopeia] [Hokutosei (golden edge)] head mark, selectable number plate (509, 510)
- Arnold coupler standard equipment (knuckle coupler included)
[Organization example]
-E26 series sleeper limited express [Cassiopeia] formation
← Ueno (reverse organization between Hakodate and Sapporo) Sapporo →
Traction locomotive: EF510-500 Cassiopeia color / ED79 / DD51 Hokutosei x 2
EF510-500 Cassiopeia color, Suronef E26-1, Surone E26-1, Masi E26-1, Surone E27-101,
Sloane E27-402, Sloane E27-302, Sloane E27-202, Sloane E27-1, Sloane E27-401,
Sloane E27-301, Sloane E27-201, Kahafu E26-1
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