Kato Japan N Scale Wamu 380000 Wagon 14 Car Set 10-1740

PROTOTYPE DETAILS

WAMU 80000 made the debut in 1960 as a 15-ton 2-axle covered-freight-car to meet increased pallet transport in the time of mechanization of cargo handling. All the both sides of the car body can be opened by the large side doors. It is a standard freigh t car proud of the number of produced cars, 26,605 cars, the most, in the Japanese railways history. 28000s are a group of the majority made with the extended distance between axles for stable traveling. WAMU 380000 is remodeled to use roller bearings for easier maintenance. The outside paint was changed into the so-called freight car blue in 1991 to 1993.

 

FEATURES

• The characteristic reinforced corrugated body and other details are realistically reproduced.
• Boards indicating the zone, station it belongs to and operation are fitted on.
• The body color is reproduced in reddish brown and the roof in light gray.
• Equipped with Arnold couplers
• Minimum negotiable track radius: R150