Kato 1-326 No. 16 (HO) EF81 Cassiopeia Livery (HO scale)
EF81 is a dual-voltage electric locomotive introduced in 1968 capable of through running on the Sea of Japan main line with three types of electrification. Designed to haul both passenger and freight trains, some EF81s are still in service today. In 1999 t
EF81 is a dual-voltage electric locomotive introduced in 1968 capable of through running on the Sea of Japan main line with three types of electrification. Designed to haul both passenger and freight trains, some EF81s are still in service today. In 1999 three locomotives, numbers 79, 89 and 92, were repainted in the white-based Cassiopeia livery with yellow, orange and blue to coincide with the start of the Cassiopeia sleeper service; number 99 later received the same livery. EF81s also hauled Hokutosei, Elm and Yume Kukan trains and continued to operate until the arrival of the successor EF510 in June 2010.
Product Features
– Models locomotive number 92 in the appearance with H rubber replaced to black from around the mid 1990s through 2011
– Accurately reproduces the white body with yellow, orange and blue Cassiopeia livery
– Black roof and gray running boards
– Metal roof wiring and green-colored insulators reproduced
– Tail light lighting feature with selectable modes: single-unit mode (both sides lit), shunting mode (forward movement, one side lit), and hauling mode (tail lights off)
– Suitable for continuous loop running and recommended for small-space shunting operation using separately sold Kadee couplers and uncoupler track
– Coreless motor bogie drive unit for stable running performance and powerful tractive effort; can negotiate curves down to R370 as a single locomotive
– Optional number plates included: EF81 79, EF81 89, EF81 92, EF81 99; maker plates included: Hitachi, Mitsubishi
– Headmarks included to recreate multiple services: Hokutosei, Yume Kukan, Elm, Cassiopeia
Included Accessories
– Number plates
– Maker plates
– Headmarks
– Driver for tail light mode switch
– Handrails in yellow, white and orange
– Electric heating indicator lamp
– Auxiliary whistle
– Whistle cover
– Roller escape prevention device in white
Additional Notes
– Further detail can be added using the 7-103-1 HO EF81 upgrade parts set.
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