OHaFu 33 Blue (Standard Type)
The OHa 35 series is one of the representative passenger car types of the pre-war Japanese National Railways (JNR); with over 2,000 units mass-produced, it holds the record for the highest production volume of any passenger car series in Japan.
Introduced in 1938, the series featured an angular end-wall design, a rounded roof, 1-meter-wide passenger compartment windows, TR23-type bogies, and a structure that made extensive use of welding.
Although pre-war production ceased in 1942, manufacturing resumed after the war. Due to factors such as material shortages and the evolution of construction methods, the cars appeared with unique characteristics that allow them to be classified as the "Post-war Type."
Regarding bogies, the TR34 type—an improved version of the TR23 (which used plain bearings) featuring domestically produced roller bearings—was adopted midway through production.
Widely deployed across the country, these cars could be seen in service everywhere, from express trains to local trains.
In this latest release, the roof ventilators are rendered as separate parts, allowing you to enjoy enhanced detailing.
The lineup includes the "Standard Type" in blue (reflecting modernization modifications) and the "Post-war Type" in brown (reflecting the pre-modification state).
You can recreate the transitional appearance seen from the mid-1960s onwards.
Many JNR-era locomotives are recommended for hauling these cars, starting with the <3087-1 ED71 1st Series> scheduled for simultaneous release.
Product Features
Accurately reproduces the sturdy style typical of older passenger cars—featuring extensive riveting—for the Standard Type, and the distinctive end-wall profiles (often nicknamed "mushroom" or "loaf of bread") for the Post-war Type.
Roof ventilators are rendered as separate parts.
Beautifully reproduces the standard livery of JNR's older passenger cars.
The brown version features wooden doors, reflecting the appearance of the original (unmodified) vehicles. The blue versions feature the appearance of refurbished cars, utilizing metal doors with H-rubber window seals.
The Ohafu 33 models feature functional tail lights on the conductor's compartment end (equipped with an on/off switch).
Standard-equipped with Arnold couplers.
Vehicle markings are as follows:
・Oha 35 (Blue, Standard Type): Oha 35 2229 (Nagoya Depot) / Ohafu 33 (Blue, Standard Type): Ohafu 33 2483 (Nagoya Depot), 49-6 (Nagoya Works)
・Oha 35 (Brown, Post-war Type): Oha 35 2763 (Sendai Depot) / Ohafu 33 (Brown, Post-war Type): Ohafu 33 2583 (Sendai Depot), 47-3 (Tsuchizaki Works)
Included accessories:
Screwdriver for the light on/off switch