DD51 class diesel locomotive introduced in 1962 as the main diesel locomotive for non-electrified trunk lines. At its peak there were 649 units, with variations developed for cold and warm regions and for passenger and freight services. DD51 locomotives that operated on Hokkaido passenger services adopted the image of the sleeper limited express Hokutosei after the opening of the Seikan Tunnel in 1988, and from the summer of 1988 all units were repainted in blue 20 with gold stripes and the Hokutosei logo on the cab.
HO gauge reproduction of the DD51 that mainly hauled the Hokutosei sleeper limited express. Ideal as a hauling locomotive for the OHa 25 500 lounge car (model 1-574) scheduled for release in April 2026 and for the series 24 Hokutosei OROHANE 24 and SUSHI 24 2-car set (model 3-537) scheduled for release in May 2026.
Features and option parts
- Models made of units assigned to Hakodate Depot that hauled the Hokutosei and similar services
- Vivid reproduction of the Hokutosei logo on the cab side
- Includes headmarks for Hokutosei and Cassiopeia with mounting brackets
- Some small details differ from the actual prototype. Shapes of the cab roof, bonnet top, and radiator cover follow the cold-weather specification model
- Selectable number plates included: 1093, 1100, 1138, 1140; maker's plate: Hitachi included
- Headlights illuminate
- Power unit equipped with a well-regarded flywheel for smooth, powerful, and stable running; capable of synchronized operation in multiple-heading
- DCC compatible with an 8-pin socket
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