KATO 5152-9 Orient Express Pullman 4158 (Hakone Lalique Museum) N Scale Japan

In the fall of Showa 63 (1988), an unprecedented train from Europe to Japan was operated.
Its name is "Orient Express 1988".
It departed from Paris-Lyon Station on September 7, crossed France, West Germany, East Germany, Poland, the Soviet Union, China and the Eurasian continent, and was operated by rail for more than 14,500 km to Hong Kong, and then transported by sea from Hong Kong to Shimomatsu in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and after being maintained for operation in Japan, it was operated as a train bound for Tokyo, and was operated as a single train 15, It has been certified as the world record for the longest driving in the world at 494 km.
After that, it was operated in Japan for about three months, and it became a big topic of conversation, such as passing through the newly completed Seikan Tunnel to Hokkaido.
After the end of the operation, the passenger car that came to Japan returned to Europe, but after some time, the Pullman Car 4158 came back to Japan alone in April 2004, and was collected in the "Hakone Lalique Museum" opened in Hakone in March 2005.
This product is a reproduced product.
From this product, the "Orient Express" head mark for ED76/EF81 will be added to the passenger car set.
Color : Black
Brand : KATOO
Theme : Transportation
Style : Traditional
Product Dimensions : 15 D x 10 W x 5 H cm
- Orient Express '88 / Beautifully reproduce the elegant appearance of [Orient Express], which is also synonymous with luxury trains / Including the reserve vehicle (Mani 50, Oni 23) that was connected during domestic operation in Japan, the organization of [Orient Express '88] that came to Japan in Showa 63 (1988) is realistically and accurately commercialized / [Blue Prima Donna] Realistic reproduction of the depth and lustrous body color and gold decoration expression, copper-colored hand pickpockets, etc. / Expression of the details of the characteristic form of roof ventilator and underfloor equipment / Reproduction of the TR47 type bogie for domestic driving in Japan painted white on the underframe imitating the European bogie / Reproduction of the JR reserve vehicle Mani 50 and Oni 23 that were connected during domestic operation in Japan in the specifications at the time of connection / At the end of the middle vehicle, Reproduction of buffers, large connecting holos, coal storage, and storage unique to European cars / The interior is reproduced with the image of mahogany tones. By
attaching an interior light sold separately, you can create a more elegant interior.
In addition, the interior of the No. 9 WSP 4158DE Pullman dining car is lit with a red lampshade full of mood. / Arnold coupler is standard equipment.
Replacement knuckle coupler included / The head mark of "ORIENT EXPRESS '88" that can be attached to locomotives towed in Japan is included in the basic set / The included head mark is x 1 for EF65 etc. and x 1 for EF58, as well as x 2 for ED76/EF81 in addition to the existing head mark for EF65 etc. / A book-shaped case and booklet are included in the special binding package / A book-shaped case and booklet are included in the special binding package


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