{"product_id":"kato-7008-l-dd51-late-stage-for-cold-regions-northern-star-rubber-frame-n-sca-e","title":"KATO 7008-L DD51 Late Stage (for cold regions) \"Northern Star\" (rubber frame) N Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003e7008-L    DD51 Late Stage (for cold regions) \"Northern Star\" (rubber frame) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DD51 locomotive adopted the imagery of the \"Hokutosei\" sleeper express following the opening of the Seikan Tunnel in 1988, which connected Honshu and Hokkaido. Repainted in a distinctive blue with a gold stripe, it served as a traction engine for various trains, including sleeper expresses like \"Marimo,\" \"Daisetsu,\" and \"Rishiri,\" along with group trains. It played a crucial role in passenger transport in Hokkaido during the early Heisei era.\u003cbr\u003e◆ The DD51 is recommended as the prime mover for the simultaneous release of the 10-1953 14 series 500 series sleeper expresses \"Marimo\/Taisetsu\/Rishiri.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e●A distinctively shaped headmark stay is included as a separate part.\u003cbr\u003e●With a power unit equipped with a flywheel, it ensures stable operation.\u003cbr\u003e●The package comes with headmarks \"Hokutosei\" and \"Hokutosei Tomamu Ski.\"\u003cbr\u003e●Its headlights are illuminated using warm white LED bulbs.\u003cbr\u003e●Standard Arnold couplers are installed, along with replacement knuckle couplers.\u003cbr\u003e●Optional number plates include \"1083,\" \"1095,\" \"1102,\" and \"1143.\"\u003cbr\u003e●Using the \"28-260-1 DD51 Power Bogie (No tires)\" from Hobby Center KATO ensures smoother operation during multiple-unit driving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41361931927607,"sku":"4949727693354","price":43.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/9344\/5953\/files\/7008L.jpg?v=1774934950","url":"https:\/\/sunsetbluetrain.com\/products\/kato-7008-l-dd51-late-stage-for-cold-regions-northern-star-rubber-frame-n-sca-e","provider":"Sunset Blue Train ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}