{"product_id":"kato-5143-3-50-2000-series-ohafu-jr-style-n-scale","title":"KATO 5143-3 50-2000 Series OHAFU (JR Style) N Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003e50-2000 Series OHAFU (JR Style)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 50 Series passenger cars were introduced in 1977 to replace older-generation passenger cars and served on local main-line commuter trains.\u003cbr\u003eThey are classified into the 50-0 series (for Honshu, without electric heating), the 50-2000 series (for Honshu, with electric heating), and the 50-51 series (for Hokkaido).\u003cbr\u003eThe Ohafu 50 features a conductor's compartment; taking advantage of the flexibility in train formation unique to passenger cars, it was used in a wide range of configurations, from long trains of over ten cars to short two-car sets.\u003cbr\u003eThis product models the 2000 series (equipped with electric heating) in its post-JR transition configuration, featuring the added JR logo on the side of the car body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy combining this model with the ED78 (1st Batch, JR Spec) and EF71 (1st Batch, JR Spec)—scheduled for release at the same time—as well as the ED75 700 (JR Spec) scheduled for February, you can recreate the \"Red Train\" services that operated across the Tohoku region in the early days of the JR era.\u003cbr\u003eYou can enjoy the lineage of Tohoku region local trains in N-gauge scale, spanning from the old-style passenger cars to the 50 Series and the 701 Series AC electric trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Features\u003cbr\u003eModels the 50 Series passenger car—affectionately known as the \"Red Train\"—in its post-JR transition configuration, featuring the JR logo applied to the Ohafu 50.\u003cbr\u003eIncludes newly created markings for the JR logo, car number, and depot designation (Aki-Aki).\u003cbr\u003eThe Ohafu 50 features tail lights that switch on\/off based on the direction of travel; a cut-off switch is included to allow for operation when coupled in the middle of a train.\u003cbr\u003eThe roof features integrated ventilators as standard, but separate ventilator parts can be installed by using the separately sold \u0026lt;11-551 50 Series Passenger Car Upgrade Parts Set\u0026gt;.\u003cbr\u003eComes standard with truck-mounted Arnold couplers; can be converted to body-mounted couplers using the separately sold telescopic coupler set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42411965186103,"sku":"4949727705583","price":275.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/9344\/5953\/files\/5143-3.jpg?v=1787640307","url":"https:\/\/sunsetbluetrain.com\/en-za\/products\/kato-5143-3-50-2000-series-ohafu-jr-style-n-scale","provider":"Sunset Blue Train ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}