The 40 series train was manufactured by the Ministry of Railways, the predecessor of the Japanese National Railways, from 1932 to 1942, and is an old model train with a steel body that was the first to use a 20-meter class 3-door long seat.
-A train that appeared in conjunction with the opening of electrification between Shijo Tsuzuri and Katamachi on the Katamachi Line in Osaka, and over 400 cars were manufactured as standard trains in the Tokyo and Osaka areas over the next 11 years. Design changes have been repeated during the long-term production, and it has been remodeled, so it is characterized by various forms even within the same group.
KATO will reappear with improved <Kumoha 40> and <Kumoha 41 + Kuha 55 2-car set> from JNR 40 series trains in response to requests for a full lineup of HO gauge products. You can enjoy the JNR 40 series train that was active all over the country with your favorite car number. How about trying to reproduce the vehicles and formations that you have fond memories of?
Scale: 1/80 Gauge: 16.5mm
Product form: Painted finished product
Body material: plastic
Motor: None
Related option: 7-504 (HO) Clear LED room light for HO gauge
Accessories: Penetrating holo (with door), body support, vehicle number lettering sheet, half garland ventilator, vehicle number lettering sheet