Product Description

--(HO) The 500 series, which was the EF510 that pulled the Hokutosei, is back!

[Product Introduction]
The EF510 is an AC/DC electric locomotive that was introduced in 2002.
Nicknamed "RED THUNDER," it was introduced to replace the EF81 used on the Japan Sea Main Line.
From 2010, JR East's 500 series trains were deployed to Tabata Depot for the sleeper express Hokutosei and Cassiopeia services, with a total of 15 newly manufactured cars being deployed: 13 cars in Hokutosei livery (blue bodies) and No. 509 and No. 510 cars in Cassiopeia livery (silver bodies).
It was used to pull the sleeper express trains Hokutosei and Cassiopeia.
With the end of regular service for the Hokutosei in 2015 and the Cassiopeia the following year, all locomotives were transferred to JR Freight's Toyama Locomotive Depot.
In addition to the Japan Sea Longitudinal Line, it is also active as far west as Okayama and in pulling freight trains in the Chukyo region.

This product is being reproduced. There are no changes to the specifications from the previous product.

[Product features]
Accurately reproduces the passenger EF510 Hokutosei paint scheme, featuring a golden shooting star design on the side of the blue body.
Beautifully expresses the JR markings on the train body
The roof wiring is made of metal wire for a realistic feel, and the high-voltage insulators are green to represent the application of insulating grease.
Metal single-arm pantograph accurately reproduces the FPS5 pantograph
The power unit is a bogie power unit type with a coreless motor.
Achieves a minimum passing radius of 360 mm with a single unit
The headlights and taillights are designed for a variety of playful play. The headlights are warm white LEDs that light up when moving forward. The taillights have a train radio antenna-shaped switch that allows you to select from three lighting modes.
- [Running mode]: No lighting mode when towing a train / [Single-locomotive mode]: Left and right rear end lighting mode when single-locomotive is being driven / [Shunting mode]: Both ends lit on one side when shunting
The number of user-installed parts has been minimized. Ready to run, ready to ride right out of the box.
By using the separately sold [28-170N EF510 Grade Up Parts Set 1 (Hobby Center Kato product)], you can improve the details of each part, such as the handrails.
All markings, including the car number and inspection markings, are printed on the car. Cassiopeia color: EF510-510 / Hokutosei color: EF510-515
Quick head mark compatible. [Hokutosei] [Cassiopeia] head marks included.
Considering the installation of a DCC sound decoder, there is space inside the car body to install a DCC decoder and sound-compatible speakers. It is also equipped with a see-through side air filter that combines the texture of the real thing with sound leakage.

[Set contents]
(HO)EF510 500 Hokutosei color

[accessories]
Taillight lighting pattern changeover switch driver x 1
Quick head mark ([Hokutosei] [Cassiopeia]) x 1 each

[Related optional parts]
28-170N EF510 Upgrade Parts Set 1 (Hobby Center Kato Product)

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Item Size/Weight : 32.3 x 9.4 x 6.7 cm / 816g

Product Specifications

Item code

1-314

JAN code

4949727708638

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