The JR Suha43 series passenger train was produced for express trains from 1951.
Compared with existing car, it was revolutionary car which was improved dramatically. It was used for an express train at first. As well as being used for limited express trains throughout the Japan until the early 1980's, it was used for local trains early on. Even now, few cars are used as a tourist train. Also it appears in Japanese movies with old steam locomotives.
The Suha43 series passenger car is representative of the railway carriages, which have been produced more than 1000 cars over the years. Therefore, it was repeatedly modified, and varied in the paint and equipment. The car was used daily throughout Japan.
For the filming of movies and television to recreate a nostalgic view of Japan, some of this car is still active. Also, it is said that the car is the model of “Galaxy Express 999”, which was animated by the famous author Reiji Matsumoto.
The passenger train was also used in the private railways as well as national railways. The robust and careful production and design made it possible to see the figure today. Even Japanese people who are unfamiliar with the railroad, many people have seen this car which has characteristic paint at least once.
It reproduces beautifully the standard paint of JR old type passenger car. It is a nostalgic color.
The brown model reproduces the original press molding door. The blue model reproduces the shape of the rubber sash door made from metal.
It reproduces accurately the characteristic ventilator on the roof.
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