Steam Locomotive C62-2
The Steam Locomotive C62 debuted in 1948 as a steam locomotive for express passenger trains, the largest ever in Japan. Many fans came to see the double C62 locomotive's traction of express trains on the Tokaido Main Line and Sanyo Main Line, as well as in Hokkaido in its later years. It has always been a star steam locomotive, tracting not only express trains "Tsubame" (Swallow) or "Hato" (Pigeon), but also sleeper blue trains and other express trains on main lines. Kato creates an N-scale model of the C62 in the specifications of the era in which it tracted the express train "Tsubame" on the Tokaido Main Line.
C62 2 Hokkaido Type
- This model depicts the dignified appearance of the locomotive, equipped to withstand the cold and snow, adapted to the Hokkaido climate during its time at the Hokkaido-Hakodate Main Line and Otaru Chikko Locomotive Depot.
・The distinctive features of the No. 2 locomotive are recreated, including the shining swallow mark on the deflector and the white lines on the side of the running board. It also features distinctive equipment such as a sealed beam secondary light (not lit), a heavy oil tank on the tender, and a snowplow.
・It uses a new power unit similar to that of D51 498 (#2016-1). It delivers smoother and more powerful traction.
・Arnold couplers are standard equipment. KATO knuckle couplers are included. A multiple-unit coupler can also be installed at the front.
・Minimum passing radius: R282