JR C5050 Steam Locomotive (Kato 50th Anniversary)

Details

Sekisui Metals & KATO launched C50 in 1965 as the first full-scale domestic N gauge.

The 50th anniversary of the N gauge release 2015 (2015), a prototype C50 steam locomotive with a classical appearance such as a cosmetic chimney and a curved apron, with 50 years of modern technology, special Commercialized again as a planned product.

The C50 appeared as a modern machine to replace the 8620 for passenger cars manufactured in 1929 to 1933, and was a C-tender manufactured for 158 cars. It is divided roughly into the former form and the latter form according to the difference of the driving wheel position.

They were deployed almost nationwide except the Sea of Japan side and Shikoku, and they were active in high-speed trains and express light cargo (house-treated) trains in the suburbs of large cities. After the war, most were used as replacement machines, and the Ryomo Line and Nippo Main Line, which had been engaged in sales operations until the end, also withdrew in 1968 (1968) and all vehicles were scrapped in 1974 (1974).

Features

• Commercialized the original form of passenger operation before the war when it first appeared. ATS not equipped, makeup chimney, curved apron part, license plate are included.
• Reproduce the glossy paint and polished driving wheel.
• As a feature of commemorative products that are different from general products, the image of the heyday that was brilliantly active is reproduced.
• As a towing vehicle, the Oha 32000 type (Oha 31 series) passenger car released at the same time is the best match. The atmosphere of a pre-war rapid train can be reproduced with about 4 to 7 cars.
• A power unit equipped with a coreless motor and a flywheel, which have a good reputation for running, realize smooth and stable running.
• Realistic reproduction of spoke wheels.
• Headlights on (no switch required)
• The tires have a silver-polished wheel with a glossy paint image after completion.
• A minimum passing radius of R249 and a traction force of about 6 passenger cars with interior lights are possible.
• A vehicle in a clear case, a commemorative booklet, and a commemorative DVD are enclosed in a specially bound cosmetic box. The paper insert is reproduced with a design that imitates that of the initial product.
• Selectable license plate (21, 35, 50, 54)
• Replacement knuckle coupler (tender side) included.

Note: Since double heading and back operation are not considered, there is no setting of the coupler for double heading.

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