The sleeper limited express "Akebono" connecting between Ueno and Aomori started operating in 1970 as the first blue train on the Ou Main Line. Initially, it was a 20-seater passenger car, and the vehicles used were changed to 14-series and 24-series, and the operation route was changed from Fukushima-Yamagata to Rikuu East Line with the opening of the Yamagata Shinkansen, and after the Akita Shinkansen opened, the Joetsu Line and Shin-etsu Main Line. , Now via the Uetsu Main Line, it reaches today as a valuable blue train connecting Kanto and Tohoku.
KATO has commercialized the current train that includes the private car of "Akebono", a prestigious train of the Tohoku Blue Train. In addition, two types of traction machine EF64 1032 and EF81 JR East Japan color (with double-headed coupler) are newly added to the lineup, and you can enjoy the full formation of the current "Akebono".
Optional accessories
- LED interior light clear Part number: 11-111
- LED interior light clear (6 cars included) Part number: 11-212
- LED interior light clear (light bulb color) Part number: 11-213
- LED interior light clear (light bulb color) (6 cars included) Part number: 11-214