Kato 1-513 HO Scale OHAFU 33 Passenger Car, Blue

Kato 1-513 HO Scale OHAFU 33 Passenger Car, Blue

We're reintroducing the OHA 35 series and SUHA 43 series, iconic passenger car types of the former Japanese National Railways. First introduced in 1939, the OHA 35 series, with over 2,000 units produced, held the record for the highest number of cars among domestic passenger car fleets. Renowned for its versatility, it operated on routes nationwide. Similarly, the Suha 43 series, with over 1,000 units, underwent various modifications during its mass production, serving on both express and local trains across the country."
◆As emblematic passenger cars of the Japanese National Railways era, they offer versatile pairing options with various locomotives.
◆This release is a reproduction of the original models with no changes to their specifications.

Features
●Oha35 (Brown) / Ohafu33 (Brown)
・These models faithfully recreate the sturdy style reminiscent of old general-type passenger cars, featuring two-stage rain gutters, wooden doors, rounded roof ends, and plenty of rivets.
・They come equipped with TR23 type trucks sporting spoke wheels, meticulously depicting details like spring buffers, end beams, and brake shoes.
●Suhafu42 (Blue) Refurbished Version / Oha47 (Blue) Refurbished Version
・These models accurately represent the later design, showcasing updated metal doors with H-rubber, and converted washroom windows with white frames.
・Additionally, they replicate silver aluminum sash windows, with the Oha47 faithfully depicting trucks with roller bearings.
●Captures the elegance of the standard paint colors used on JNR general-type passenger cars.
●Models with a conductor's compartment (Ohafu33, Suhafu42) feature tail lights (with an off switch).
●The included window parts allow for customizable passenger window configurations, whether open or closed.
●Each set includes a lettering sheet with a variety of signage options for added realism.