The 151 Series Lmt.Express "KODAMA"

The whole of the main-Tokaido-line was made electric in the autumn of 1956. For this reason, the limited express of a new model train which would take 8 hours and 30 minutes to travel between Tokyo Station and Osaka-Station was planned. This new train was an electric Multiple-Unit of the 151 historically famous series. In 1957, JNR produced an electric Multiple-Unit as the first new model. This was the electric Multiple-Unit for limited expresses which were developed based on the design of the 101 series trains. The 151 series were called KODAMA from the name of the first train used in November, 1958.
KODAMA means 'an echo' in English. The name of this is used on the Tokaido Shinkansen even now. The 151 series are the vehicles which symbolize not only the main Tokaido line before Tokaido Shinkansen started business but the golden age of JNR. The impression of the body of this series was the form of its head. This train was driven at 110 km/h. Moreover, the 151 series had new features which included a first-class car and a dining car. The first-class cars were beautiful cars which also ensured a great view. The dining cars were the first ones created as electric Multiple-Units in Japan.
These 151 series became the foundation of the present electric Multiple-Units of the limited express in Japan. In this way, the railroad of Japan became a time of the train. It meant a decline of the engine and the coach.

The 80 Series "SHONAN" Electric Multiple-Unit

The traffic in the city in Tokyo increased rapidly after the Pacific War, and the railroads of Japan had short intervals between stations. Therefore, the trains became more popular.
The first full-scale long-distance trains were the 80 series Electric Multiple-Unit. It was developed by Hideo Shima who was the same person that developed the Shinkansen. He was known as the father of the Shinkansen. The 80 series became the basis of the success of the Shinkansen of a new time. This 80 series was called the Shonan Electric Multiple-Unit. Shonan is the name of a place on the seashore of Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan.
The TANNA tunnel was opened for traffic in 1934. Electrification of the main Tokaido line was completed from Tokyo to Numazu. JNR formed a plan to make about 126km of this section into the Electric Multiple-Unit. However, GHQ of the allied forces who occupied Japan were opposed to this plan in those days. That is because an inter-urban decline had already started in the U.S. So, JNR considered another strategy. These 80 series were first used for short-distances towards Yokosuka. They were secretly used for long-distance transportation after that. It is possible to call it an artifice. However, JNR needed to develop a train which could run on the original features of the railroads of Japan for a long distance. As for rightness, the judgment was checked by success of the next Shinkansen.

JAPAN KATO N SCALE 5064 SURO62 Second class car

From JAPAN KATO N SCALE 5064 SURO62

SURO62 series is a first-class car of JNR which converted the wooden body into steel. Once, this coach was used with the express　from Ueno Station in Tokyo. And this coach was used in express Niseko in the Hokkaido　most famous for Japan which c62 series of the steam locomotive towed. As a Japanese second-class wagon, the reclining seat was used for the first time, and this coach turned into a second-class wagon specially.

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JAPAN KATO N SCALE 10-271 Fresh Fish Express Tobiuo Ginrin 8 cars Basic Sets , KATO 10-243 6 Cars Add-On Set

Japan National Railways run limited express trains as freight trains.
　A special train to transport fish “Tobiuo” traveled between Hatabu station in Yamaguchi prefecture and Tokyo-shijo station, which was at famous Tsukiji market in Tokyo as an international tourist spot, at 100 kilometers per hour. The name “Tobiuo” was named after flying fish.
The limited express “Ginrin” was also operated from Hakata station to Osaka-shijo station. It was named after the silver fish scales.
The limited express trains for cargo, “Tobiuo” and “Ginrin”, are fish transport trains, using a car which equips with refrigeration wagons of Lesa 10000 series. They have 2 types. One is the Lesa 10000 type which was produced a total of 137 cars in 1966 and 1969. Another is the Remufu 10000 type which was produced a total of 11 cars in 1966.
Both were operated only for Fish express freight trains traveling at 100 kilometers per hour.
From all over the country, such as Nagasaki, Nishikaratsu, Hakatakou, Kamitobata, and Shimonoseki, the railroad refrigerator cars gathered in the departure station, and operated after being structured as a special train to transport fish.
Previously, it took 42 hours and 30 minutes between Nagasaki and Tokyo markets and an auction was held on the fourth day after delivery. However, due to these trains, it was reduced to 27 hours and it became possible to have the auction of the third day after delivery.
At that time, other railroad refrigerator cars were quickly discontinued, but these fish transport trains were popular with cargo owners. A locomotive was towed by electric locomotive EF66 type, the most advanced at that time.
　But with the development of Japan's highways, the transportation method changed from freight trains to tracks. Rail transport was converted into container transport. In 1986, “Tobiuo” was changed into container transport, and the operation using fish transport trains was ended.

The Remufu 10000 type refrigerator car with a conductor's room includes interior lights as standard equipment and a tale lamp lights up. (Except for the tale light in the side of refrigerating room)

There are additional 6 cars of the Fish Express “Tobiuo and Ginrin”.
If you want to reproduce the peak 20 -car train of “Tobiuo”, basic 8-car set + additional 6-car set ×2
If you want to reproduce the peak 13-car train of “Ginrin”, basic 8-car set + additional 6-car set ×1
(10000 Lesa has one extra)

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JAPAN KATO N SCALE 5065 OSHI 17 Dining car

National Railway (JR) 10 series passenger train was developed in 1955 and was subsequently mass produced. It was a lack of warmth and a susceptibility to corrosiveness of the body by rain. In addition, in November 1972, the plastic body became a cause of the disaster killed 30 people in Hokuriku Tunnel fire in Fukuoka prefecture. The fire was caused by a dining car. Nevertheless, all passenger cars except for the dining car were used for express trains and local trains until 1985.

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JAPAN KATO N SCALE 5133-1,5133-2 SUHA43 Brown / Blue

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.

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　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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Japanese Diesel multiple unit "KIHA-40 Series"

I am writing today about the Japanese Diesel multiple unit which I introduced yesterday.
This Diesel multiple unit is "KIHA-47-8000, KIHA-140-2066,KIHA-147-1045".
The number of the Japanese train has a rule.
"KI"is Diesel multiple unit."HA"is Third Class Car till 1960.
Now,Japanese trains have two classes.
One is "Green car"(Second class car).This number is "RO".
The other is " Standard car".(Third Class Car)
What is the number of the first-class car which existed till 1960.
The first class car was "I".
"I,RO,HA"is one of the arrangements of a longtime Japanese word.
It is also a Japanese song;"I,Ro,HA,NI・・・"
It resembles the alphabet;"A,B,C,D・・・"
KIHA47, KIHA-140, and KIHA-147 belong to the same series.
That is the "KIHA"-40 Series.
Japan National Railways(JNR) made a total of 888 of these cars From 1977 to 1982.
JNR used it for the line in the whole country which was not electrified. However, JNR were privatized in 1987 and JNR became the present JR.
Each JR company has many "KIHA-40 Series" of this form even now.
Japan Railways group companies converted this "KIHA-40 Series"according to the special features of the area. Therefore," Hayato No Kaze" is the very characteristic body.
The "KIHA-40 Series" railroad model has many designs.
It is the same as that of actual cars.
This model is indispensable in order to reproduce the scenery of the districts in Japan. At the local station in Japan, these cars are often seen.