Product Description
──Hokutosei No. 3 and No. 4, made up of JR East vehicles, and the special Hokutosei of the later years, all in 1/80 scale
[Actual vehicle guide]
- About the Hokutosei and JR East specifications
The Hokutosei is a sleeper express train that ran between Ueno and Sapporo after the opening of the Seikan Tunnel in 1988, and boasted luxurious facilities such as private sleeping compartments and lounge cars.
It served as a train connecting Tokyo and Hokkaido for many years, but sadly came to an end in 2015 with the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen.
Formations made up entirely of JR East vehicles were in service on Hokutosei Nos. 3 to 6 when it ran three round trips, and Nos. 3, 4, 81, and 82 when it ran two round trips. In addition, they could be seen on the special Hokutosei trains that ran from the end of regular service in March 2015 until August.
- About Elm
The sleeper express "Elm" has been running on the same route between Ueno and Sapporo since July 1989, mainly during peak seasons, as a complement to the "Hokutosei" service.
The train consisted of only open-type B-class sleeping cars shared with the Hokutosei, and initially used modified 24 series 24-0 cars, but in the 2000s the train consisted mainly of 24 series 25 cars, and continued to operate until 2006.
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＜HO-9131＞＜HO-9132＞ are reproductions of JR East's Hokutosei
With 1 basic set, 1 add-on set, and various individual items, you can recreate the Hokutosei No. 3 and No. 4 in the off-season, or the Hokutosei after it became a special train from April to August 2015.
＜HO-9133＞ is a set that can reproduce the sleeper express train Elm from the 2000s
Each vehicle is included in the Hokutosei set and individual items. The JR mark of the Kani 24-500 series is reproduced in different heights.
The Ohanfu 25-200 and Ohane 25-0/100 models reproduce different emergency exit shapes.
The Sushi 24-500 type table lamp is reproduced in a round shape, but can be changed to the umbrella shape by replacing the included parts.
Shoe marks and door rails are reproduced in silver.
[Product Features]
Includes a drain cover part that can be attached to the surface of the toilet tank to recreate a cold-resistant shape.
Some notations such as the format weight conversion notation on the side of the gable have been printed
Shoe prints and door rails are printed
Vehicle side indicator lights factory installed
The ladder for the upper bunk is reproduced as a separate part, and the ladder can be opened or closed.
The car number is selectable and compatible with metal transfer sheets (included with HO-9131, 9133, 5032, and 5034).
The side direction signs are reproduced with internal stickers (included with HO-9131 and 9133).
Closely coupled TN coupler is standard equipment
Train markings and side direction signs are reproduced with internal stickers
Minimum radius R600 passable (excluding S-shaped lines)
About <HO-9131>
Reproduces the No. 3 and No. 4 trains operated by JR East vehicles in the two round trip period, as well as the special Hokutosei train operated in 2015
The Sushi 24-500 type table lamp is reproduced in a round shape, but can be changed to the umbrella shape by replacing the included parts.
The Ohanfu 25-200 model is a vehicle with a drain remaining in the emergency exit area.
The H-rubber is reproduced in black only on the doors of the Kani 24-500 and Sushi 24-500 models, while the rest are in gray.
The AU77 type cooler is equipped with a new design for the Oha 25-500 type.
Includes train mark printed parts [Hokutosei]
Taillights and train marks of Ohanfu 25-200 and Kani 24-500 are equipped with a circuit board and an ON-OFF switch.
The conductor's compartment side of the Ohanfu 25-200 and Kani 24-500 trains is equipped with KD compatible type.
About <HO-9132>
A set of three cars: Orone 25-500, Orohane 25-500, and Orohane 24-550
The 2015 special Hokutosei, and the off-season Hokutosei No. 3 and No. 4 trains from 2003 to 2005. Two sets are used for the Hokutosei No. 3 and No. 4 trains, and one set is used for the regular Hokutosei No. 3 and No. 4 trains.
The seats in the royal private rooms of the Ohrohane 24-550 and Ohrohane 25-500 trains are brown, while the seats in the Ohrohane 25-500 trains are red.
The H-rubber of the Orone 25-500 and Orohane 25-500 models is gray, while the H-rubber of the Orohane 24-550 model is black.
AU76 and 77 type coolers are reproduced in all new models
About <HO-9133>
A reproduction of the 2000s sleeper express train, Elm, operated by JR East trains
By adding each individual product, you can recreate a 10-car formation.
The Ohanfu 25-200 type emergency exit is reproduced in a form close to the original with a new production
The Ohane 25-0 and 100 series features a new drain at the emergency exit.
The Kani 24-500 series reproduces the 508 series with a low JR mark.
H-rubber is black only for Kani 24-500 type, others are reproduced in gray
The AU77 type cooler reproduces the new Ohane 25-0 and 100 types.
Includes train mark printed parts [Elm]
Tail lights and train marks for Ohanfu 25-200 and Kani 24-500 are equipped with a circuit board and an ON-OFF switch.
The conductor's compartment side of the Ohanfu 25-200 and Kani 24-500 trains is equipped with KD compatible type.
About the HO-5032
A single Ohanfu 25-0 type car used to add to the Hokutosei and Elm trains
The emergency exit cover plate is reproduced without a drain.
The AU77 type cooler is reproduced using the original model.
Tail lights and train marks are equipped with circuit boards and ON-OFF switches
H-rubber is reproduced in black
About <HO-5034>
A single Ohanfu 25-200 type car used to add Hokutosei and Elm trains
The emergency exit cover plate is reproduced without a drain.
The AU77 type cooler reproduces the new model.
Tail lights and train marks are equipped with circuit boards and ON-OFF switches
The H-rubber is reproduced in black on the end window and gray elsewhere.
About the HO-5033 and HO-5035
A single car of Ohane 25-0/100 series used to add Hokutosei and Elm trains
The emergency exit cover plate is reproduced without a drain.
The AU77 type cooler is reproduced using the original model.
H-rubber is reproduced in gray
<Special Notes>
<HO-9010> <HO-9011> <HO-551> <HO-552> <HO-553> <HO-554> will be discontinued.
[Example of formation]
- Limited Express [Hokutosei 3 & 4] (around 2005)
←Ueno, Hakodate, Aomori, Sapporo→
Ohanfu 25-200 + Ohane 25-0・100 + Ohane 25-0・100 + Ohane 25-0・100 + Ohanefu 25-0・200 +
Oha 25-500 + Sushi 24-500 + Orone 25-500 +
Orohane 25-500 +
Orohane 24-550 + Ohanefu 25-0・200 +
Crab 24-500*The locomotives used were EF81 between Ueno and Aomori, ED79 between Aomori and Hakodate, and double-headed DD51 between Hakodate and Sapporo.
- Special Express [Hokutosei] (April to August 2015)
←Ueno, Hakodate, Aomori, Sapporo→
Ohanfu 25-200 +
Orone 25-500 +
Orohane 25-500 +
Orohane 24-550 +
Oha 25-500 +
Sushi 24-500 +
Orone 25-500 +
Orohane 25-500 +
Orohane 24-550 + Ohanfu 25-0/200 +
Crab 24-500*The locomotives used were EF510 between Ueno and Aomori, ED79 between Aomori and Hakodate, and double-headed DD51 between Hakodate and Sapporo.
*This formation uses two sets of the <HO-9132> add-on set.
- Special Express [Elm] (around 2005)
←Ueno, Hakodate, Aomori, Sapporo→
Ohanefu 24-200 +
Ohane 25-100 +
Ohane 25-0 + Ohanefu 25-0 200 + Ohane 25-0 100 + Ohane 25-0 100 + Ohane 25-0 100 + Ohane 25-0 100 + Ohanefu 25-0 200 +
Kani 24-508*The locomotives used were EF81 between Ueno and Aomori, ED79 between Aomori and Hakodate, and double-headed DD51 between Hakodate and Sapporo.
Bold : <HO-9131> Basic set
Bold underlined part : ＜HO-9132＞ Add-on set
Underlined part : ＜HO-9133＞ Elm set
Regular characters: <HO-5032> <HO-5033> <HO-5034> <HO-5035> Single item
[Optional item sold separately]
Interior light: <0795>E white
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
Product Specifications
- Item code
- HO-9131
- JAN code
- 4543736591313
Purchase Information
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This item is limited to 3 per household.