Moved to Asahikawa and still active today! Kiha 40-1700 in metropolitan area color!
High grade (HG) specification. Car number, affiliation notation, and ATS notation are already printed. Silver is printed on the door rails and shoe slits.
JR Hokkaido commercialization approved
[✨Product Highlights & Recommended Points]
●Realistic Model Accuracy
Faithfully reproduces the “KiHa 40-1700” train, which actually operates on JR Hokkaido, in its characteristic metropolitan color scheme (vermillion + cream). The front design, with the typhoon removed for a clean look, is precisely recreated in N-gauge scale.
●High-Grade (HG) Specification for Superior Quality
The HG specification emphasizes detailed representation of the body, undercarriage, and small parts. Silver printing on door rails and shoe skirting, as well as pre-printed car numbers, depot marks, and ATS labels, fully convey the real train’s atmosphere.
●Feature-Rich Design for Enjoyable Operation
Equipped with always-on circuit boards and white LED lighting for headlights, taillights, and front display. The color prism provides warm, bulb-like light for the headlights, making night scenes and dark environments beautifully expressive. ON-OFF switch allows easy adjustment while running.
●Flywheel-Powered Motor + New Current Collection System
The flywheel motor and new current collection system deliver powerful, stable performance. Fine speed variations and smooth, natural motion are easily expressed. Black wheels enhance the sleek look during operation.
●Expandable Train Formation with Replaceable Parts
The front display can be swapped, with multiple label options such as “Local” and “Rapid One-Man.” This allows the train’s “face” to match the line or scene it is running on, adding versatility.
●Customizable Details with Included Parts
Comes with numerous runner parts, including jumper hoses, gangway frames, snowplows, and signal lamps. Easy to assemble and perfect for personal detail upgrades.
●Expands Enjoyment by Knowing the Real Train’s Background
The real KiHa 40-1700 was developed from one-man-operation KiHa 40s for Hokkaido and underwent life-extension modifications. Vehicles originally assigned to Kushiro were later transferred to Asahikawa while retaining the metropolitan color scheme, attracting attention from railway enthusiasts.
[📌Summary]
This model is more than just a train model set—it represents a “three-dimensional expression of a beloved train” in N-gauge. It balances sculpting, printing, lighting, and motor gimmicks at a high level. Beyond its detailed appearance, it offers a richness of experience that can only be enjoyed during operation.
Recommended not only for railway model fans, but also for KiHa 40 series enthusiasts and collectors of Hokkaido local trains. With interchangeable parts to alter its appearance and additional parts for customization, the play value is broad. Even as a standalone set, it provides high satisfaction and stands out in layout operations or coupled with other trains.
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