Description
The EF510-500 series, famed for hauling the iconic Hokutosei and Cassiopeia, is back in both classic blue and silver liveries. A symbol of Japan’s final overnight limited express era, this striking RED THUNDER locomotive is perfect for recreating premium sleeper operations—or modern freight scenes after its transfer to JR Freight.
◆ A must-have for fans of Japan’s luxury night trains.
This release is a reissue, with specifications unchanged from the previous production.
Features - Details
・Full-length rain gutters, partially sealed body louvers.
・Metal FPS5 pantograph, detailed roof wiring.
・Minimum operating radius: 360 mm (single locomotive operation).
・Selectable three-mode tail light operation.
・Ready to Run design.
・Space for DCC decoder/sound speaker installation.
・Compatible with optional Grade-Up Parts Set (28-170N).
Features - Specifications
Couplers: Body-mounted KATO tight-couplers with hook (intermediate cars); dummy couplers (lead cars).
Other:
・Head-/taillights lit (white LEDs).
・Coreless motor.
・DCC-friendly design.
