To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the birth of N gauge, we will be releasing the Kiha 20 series from the original lineup that has been running since 1965 in special packaging.
The Kiha 20 series was a general-purpose diesel railcar that first appeared in 1957. It served on local lines across the country, including models developed for cold climates, and continued in service until 1991, shortly after the transition to JR.
◆This Kiha 20 series is a reproduction model inspired by products from the early days of N gauge. Orange 1 is the standard orange and cream colorway from the heyday of the Japan National Railways (JNR), while Orange 2 is the all-orange Metropolitan Area colorway that was in use from the end of the JNR era through JR. Each set comes in a two-car set. The packaging also features a design inspired by the early days of N gauge, reviving the image of classic N gauge products.
◆To celebrate the 60th anniversary, an N gauge lineup that everyone can enjoy is here. It is recommended for veteran users as a nostalgic addition to their collections, and for those new to N gauge, it is an easy entry model to get started.
Key Features
① This set features the KiHa 20 series from the early N gauge lineup. Enjoy the good old days of local railroads with ease.
② Orange 1 features two KiHa 20s in the standard JNR diesel railcar color (orange and cream), also known as the standard color. Orange 2 features two KiHa 25s and two KiHaUni 26s in the metropolitan area color (solid orange).
③ The packaging consists of two clear cases inside a specially designed presentation box commemorating the 60th anniversary. Each paper insert inside the clear case features a different nostalgic packaging design for each of the four cars.
④ Each powered car (KiHa 25) in the set includes a reproduction "inspection certificate."
⑤ The front hood is black, the undercarriage is gray, and the bogies are black.
⑥ Arnold couplers are included as standard.
⑦ The affiliation is "Kansai Sui" (Sekisui)
⑧ Headlights and taillights do not light up. Interior lights cannot be installed.