Kato 2021-2 C11 190 Imperial Locomotive (N scale)

C11 190 was built in 1940 and served across the Tohoku region before transferring to the Saiki depot in Kyushu. From 1950 it was assigned to the Kumamoto depot. In 1966 it was selected to haul the imperial train following the Showa Emperor's attendance at the Oita National Sports Festival and his inspection tour of Kumamoto Prefecture, and received special decorative fittings. After withdrawal in 1974 it was privately preserved, transferred to the Oigawa Railway in 2001, restored, and returned to operation in 2003.

Key features

- Accurate reproduction of C11 190 as used on the imperial train in October 1966 in Kumamoto Prefecture

- Glossy imperial train style body and decorative fittings, plus Kyushu-specific equipment such as the coal bunker side ventilator and side tank anti-sway supports

- Beautiful green accents on the number plate and driving rods

- Reproduced smoke box door cross-shaped handle and silver front pilot

- Silencer behind the chimney reproduced offset to the non-official side rather than centered

- Cab detail includes the roof-mounted angle iron fittings

- Both front and rear headlights illuminate using warm white LEDs; front headlight reproduces the large LP403 form

- Power unit with coreless motor for smooth, stable running

- Selectable number plates: C11 190, C11 61, C11 62

- Includes national flag and chrysanthemum crest as accessories

- Side nameplate below the side number plate is preprinted

This highly detailed model combines historical accuracy with modern running performance, making it perfect for display and operation in Showa era imperial train dioramas or general steam locomotive collections.