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★ It is Japanese official product. (100% authentic)

★ Appearance of the item: 100% new, Factory sealed.

KATO N Gauge ED78-1 Early Type JR Specification 3080-2

The ED78 was developed specifically for use on the Ou Main Line, Senzan Line, and Banetsu West Line. These lines feature steep gradients, most notably the Itaya Pass, which connects Fukushima with Yamagata and Akita, eventually reaching Aomori.

Introduced when the section over Itaya Pass was converted from DC to AC electrification in 1968, the ED78 served as a mainline locomotive for passenger and freight trains. It famously hauled the sleeper limited express “Akebono” and 50 Series passenger cars.

Key Features

• Accurate reproduction of the early (1st batch) type with large body, center truck, inner-type tail lights, and front ventilation openings
• Original style side windows on the cab
• Train radio antenna mounted on the roof
• Slotless motor for smooth and quiet operation
• Headlights illuminate with warm white LED
• Select-able number plates: ED78 3, ED78 5, ED78 9
• Head marks included: “Akebono” and “Kamoshika”
• Arnold couplers standard, with knuckle couplers for replacement

Perfect for recreating classic scenes on the Ou Main Line, Senzan Line, and Banetsu West Line. Highly recommended to pair with the simultaneously released EF71 and 50 Series 2000 passenger cars.

Condition: Brand New / Sealed

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