RM Library No.259 Series 157 Nikko Train (Book) - HobbySearch Hobby Magazine Store

This item is limited to 4 per household.

This item is written in Japanese.

――In 1959, the 157 series train was developed as a semi-express train to connect the metropolitan area with the international tourist destination Nikko.
――Aware of the competition with Tobu Railway, which had been a rival as a parallel line from that time, it attracted attention with its luxurious interior equipment that surpasses the express train at that time and the appearance reminiscent of the limited express train, and the semi-express [Nikko] It was also used for limited express trains such as Hibiki.
――However, the descending opening / closing window that remained even after the air-conditioning remodeling became a neck and the car body was corroded, so in 1976, he retired from regular operation and ended his short-lived life.
――In this book, we will introduce the deluxe train 157 series, including the guest car Kuro 157, with drawings and photographs.

Item Size/Weight : 25.7 x 18.3 x 0.3 cm / 172g