KATO N Gauge C62 3 Hokkaido Type Railway Model Steam Locomotive 2017-3

C62 Hokkaido type C62 was manufactured in 49 cars under the name of modification by reusing the boiler of D52 among the surplus freight locomotives in order to compensate for the shortage of passenger locomotives after the war from 1948 to 1949. With the electrification of the entire Tokaido Main Line in November 1956, some C62s were diverted to Hokkaido, where they were used with unique modifications such as reducing axle loads. Formation example Main features C62 3 Hokkaido class The majestic appearance of Japan's largest passenger steam locomotive, C62 No. 3, is reproduced as a specific numbered machine following No. 2. Accurately reproduces the characteristics of Unit 3, which is different from Unit 2. Differences such as no white line on the running board, lower front license plate, and boiler piping are reproduced. Expressing the stately appearance of cold and snow-resistant equipment tailored to the climate of Hokkaido when it belonged to the Hokkaido Hakodate Main Line and Otaru Port Engine Depot. Equipped with distinctive equipment such as a sealed beam secondary light (non-lit), heavy oil tank on the tender, and snow plow. Adopts a power unit based on D51 498 (#2016-1). Delivers smoother and stronger traction. Arnold coupler standard equipment. KATO knuckle coupler included. A heavy duty coupler can also be attached to the front part. Minimum passing radius: R282