

Product Listing – KATO N Scale C56 160 Steam Locomotive 2020-2. KATO N Scale C56 160 Steam Locomotive 2020-2. C56 160 is the last C56 and was active in various places during the JNR era. It was transferred to Umekoji Locomotive Depot in 1972 and has been preserved as a working locomotive to this day. It is famous as a steam locomotive that has never been scrapped (deregistered) along with C57 1. Since the JNR era, it has been operated all over the country, and has been operated in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Hokuriku, Shikoku, and also by the third sector. Since 1987, it has been active mainly on the Yamaguchi Line as the SL “Yamaguchi”, and has been seen in double-headed operation with C57 1 and DD51. Since 1995, it has been operated several times a year as the towing engine of the “SL Kita Biwako”. In 2018, it was replaced by the D51 200, and it is no longer operated on the main line, but it is still in use to pull the “SL Steam” train that runs within the Kyoto Railway Museum. You can enjoy the C56 160, which was used to pull the “SL Kita Biwako” and “SL Yamaguchi” trains, in N gauge. Combine it with the “10-1820 12-series passenger car JR West specification 6-car set, ” which will be released at the same time, to recreate the “SL Kita Biwako” of yesteryear. Reproduced in 2018, when the train was about to be retired from main line operation. Reproduces the white stripes on the side of the running board, such as the gold-colored bands on each part, the differential, the edges of the inspection windows, and the edges of the cylinders. The body is reproduced in the same calm matte black as the D51 200. The headlight shape on the boiler side is a shield beam housed in an LP403-type case, the headlight on the tender side is an LP42, and the monitor camera attached to the bottom is also reproduced. Equipped with a coreless motor for smooth and stable running. The leading wheel reproduces a wheel with a missing spoke. Equipped as standard with a dummy coupler on the boiler side and an Arnold coupler on the tender side. Replacement knuckle coupler, Arnold coupler for multiple units, and knuckle coupler for multiple units are included. Headlights on both the boiler side and tender side light up. Various markings are beautifully printed. Selectable number plate: “C56 160 (black background)” “C56 160 (red background)”. Includes headmarks for “SL Kita Biwako (Summer)” and SL Yamaguchi. Railway models are powered by the rails. No batteries are used even when running, emitting light, or turning on. Batteries are not included with this product. Product model number: 2020-2. Please make sure your address is correct before paying. All items will be carefully packaged for best protection. A select shop with a wide selection of carefully selected Japanese brand items. We will search for and recommend the most suitable product on your behalf. These charges are the responsibility of the purchaser.




