――Waiting for everyone, [Twilight Express] will be released from KATO!
――Among the many sleeper trains, the [Twilight Express] operated by JR West is playing an active role as the highest level luxury train in Japan along with [Cassiopeia].
――It is also the longest train in Japan that connects Osaka and Sapporo for about 1500km.
――Since its appearance in July 1989, it has been ranked at the top of the trains you want to ride, and the highest class [Suite] is a premier ticket that not only railroad fans but also many people long for. ..
――A time setting that fits the train name and allows you to see the twilight Sea of Japan.
――The concept of a train aimed at riding, such as dinner in a dining car while watching the setting sun, has greatly changed the image of a conventional sleeper train.
――It is a special train that makes four round trips a week, but due to its popularity, one train was added in 1991 to three trains, and it is operated every day during the tourist season.
――Of course, we will meet everyone's hot expectations with the same level of construction as the popular KATO Blue Train group.
--The EF81 Twilight Express color of the towing locomotive has also been commercialized with new power at the same time. Please enjoy [Twilight Express] together.
[Product introduction (reproduced in 2021)]
――We will reproduce the sleeper limited express [Twilight Express] that once connected Osaka to Sapporo.
――The [Twilight Express] operated by JR West was active as the highest level luxury train in Japan along with [Cassiopeia], and was also the longest train in Japan connecting Osaka and Sapporo for about 1,500km.
――Since its appearance in July 1989, it has been ranked at the top of the trains you want to ride, and the highest class [Suite] is a premier ticket, which is a longing train not only for railroad fans but also for many people. However, the service ended in March 2015.
――You can enjoy the famous trains of yesteryear in full formation.
[Product Features]
--Reproduce the [Twilight Express] towing-only machine belonging to the Tsuruga driving group of the JR West Fukui Regional Railway Department (Nos. 103, 104, 113, 114).
--Realistic reproduction with insulators and roof wiring (metal) unique to AC / DC machines.
--The PS22 pantograph is used to accurately model the details on the roof and the fearless car body.
――Equipped with a flywheel / suspension mechanism Achieves smooth running with power.
--Expressing the driver's cab operation panel, chairs, and indoor see-through.
--Arnold coupler is standard equipment, and a replacement KATO knuckle coupler is included.
-Two head marks [Twilight Express] are included. Like the actual vehicle, it can be installed back and forth.
--Headlights are on.
--The maker's plate and body notation are realistically reproduced by printing.
--The front handrail and release lever are already installed as separate parts.
[accessories]
--Replacement knuckle coupler
- License plate
--Quick head mark
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( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )