Commercialized cars belonging to the Izumo Passenger Freight Car District (Mani 60 belongs to Hamada Ward, Suuni 61 belongs to Miyahara Ward) around 1980.
San'in's "Night Train" train is now available in KATO's passenger train lineup.
For towing machines, we recommend the DD51 0 Warm Terrain, the DD51 Late Warm Terrain, and the EF58 Late Model Small Window H Rubber that was seen during the detour operation.
[🚂 Faithfully Reproduces the Charm of the Actual Train]
-Route and Role: The "Sanin" operated around 1980 as an overnight local train connecting Kyoto and Izumoshi.
-Train Composition: Consists of a baggage car, mail-baggage car, 10-series B-type sleeper cars, and 43-series seating cars, all hauled by a DD51 locomotive.
-Diverse Roles: Depending on the route section, it served as the last train, first train, commuter/local service, and also carried mail and parcels to the surrounding regions.
[🎨 Exquisite Details and Paintwork]
-Car Body and Roof Colors: Mani 60 and Suyuni 61 are painted in Bordeaux No.2, while the other cars are in Blue 15. Roofs are gray, with subtle variations applied according to each car type.
-Tail Lights: Mani 60, Suyuni 61, and Ohafu 45 feature working tail lights and include a switch for turning them off.
-Markings: Car numbers, ownership, capacity, and conversion markings are printed, reproducing the authentic appearance of the real train.
[🧩 Distinctive Cars and Accessories]
-Ohafu 45-100 First Production: Accurately reproduces the appearance of the former intermediate car, converted from Ohafu 46 into a brake car.
-Suyuni 50 Reproduction: Faithfully represents the body shape, unique compact design and layout, postal markings, and Blue 15 paint typical of the 50-series passenger cars.
-Accessories: Includes 3 replacement knuckle couplers, 3 coupler adapters, 2 Arnold couplers, 2 coupler springs, destination stickers, and a screwdriver for the tail light switch.
[🛤️ Summary]
KATO’s "Sanin Overnight Local 9-Car Set" is a meticulously crafted model train faithfully reproducing the overnight local train "Sanin" that ran on the Sanin Main Line during the JNR era. With exquisite details, authentic paintwork, distinctive cars, and abundant accessories, it allows enthusiasts to fully enjoy the atmosphere of the real train. This set is a must-have for model train collectors and those interested in historic trains.
