Kato 5143-3 OHAFU 50-2000 JR Specification (N scale)

*This set does not contain a motor car

The series 50 passenger cars were introduced in 1977 to replace older-style coaches and served as versatile general-purpose cars on regional trunk-line local services. Variants include the series 50-0 for Honshu without electric heating, the series 50-2000 with electric heating, and the series 50 type 51 type for Hokkaido. The Ohafu 50 features a conductor’s compartment and was used in formations ranging from over 10 cars to compact 2-car sets. This model represents the series 2000 with electric heating in the post-JR transition appearance, featuring the JR logo on the side of the OHAFU 50.

Product Features and Option Parts

- Models the series 50 coaches nicknamed the Red Train as the OHAFU 50 in the post-JR transition form with JR logo applied.

- Newly applied JR logo, car numbers, and depot assignment marking Aki.

- Ohafu 50 features tail lights on both ends that switch to light in the direction of travel. A lighting-off switch is included to reproduce the appearance when the car is coupled in the middle of a formation.

- Standard roof specification includes integrated ventilators. Using the separately sold 11-551 50 series passenger car upgrade parts set, ventilators can be converted to separate parts for enhanced detail.

- Standard equipment includes truck-mounted Arnold couplers. Body-mount coupling can be achieved using a separately sold telescopic coupler set.

- The three-car set bookcase can additionally store two locomotives (excluding H-class) and two passenger cars, providing convenient storage and transport.

- Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-211 (11-212)