Scheduled for release around April-May 2026: Kato's HO gauge finished model, the sleeper express (Hokutosei) Oha 25 500 series lounge car. Kato 1574 Scheduled for release around April-May 2026 [Product Introduction] Kato's HO gauge finished model, the sleeper express "Hokutosei" Oha 25 500 series lounge car. This product reproduces a car belonging to JR East's Oku Passenger Car Depot in the 1990s. It reproduces the unique window arrangement that differs from the original 24 series, and the blue body with gold stripes that is characteristic of the "Hokutosei" composed of private compartments. Oha 25 503 is produced. The shooting star mark painted on the side and the "lounge car" class display are reproduced. The air conditioner is the AU77 modified. The texture of stainless steel is reproduced. Also includes parts to reproduce the telephone antenna at the end of the car. The H-rubber for the destination display/class indicator on the Oha 25 500 is represented in gray. The interior curtains visible from the side windows of each car are represented by separate parts. Car numbers, end markings, class indicators, etc. are printed on the car body. Silver color of the door sills and door rails is reproduced. KATO coupler retractable close-coupling type is used. DCC friendly. [Set contents] [Oha 25 503] [Introduction to the actual train] The 24 series sleeper limited express "Hokutosei" appeared in 1988 to coincide with the opening of the Seikan Tunnel connecting Honshu and Hokkaido, as a sleeper limited express connecting Ueno and Sapporo. It was well-received for its hotel-like service, and at its peak, three round trips were operated. The passenger cars used for the "Hokutosei" included many types and various facilities, and among them, four Oha 25 500 series cars appeared between 1988 and 1989 as lounge cars belonging to JR East. Featuring a shooting star design on its exterior, this luxury train boasted a lounge area, shower rooms, and vending machines inside. 【Product Specifications】Scale: HO scale (1/80 scale, 16.5 gauge) Product Type: Pre-painted finished product Body Material: Plastic Motor: None Lights: None Accessories: Destination display stickers, car number display stickers, destination indicator, car end dampers, telephone antenna 【Optional Accessories】7-504 HO gauge LED interior light (clear)

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