The sleeper express "Sakura" was converted to the 20-series in 1964 and is the nickname of a traditional train that represents the Japanese National Railways in both name and reality.

The formation seen in operation from 1965 to 1972 was split and merged at Hizen-Yamaguchi (now Kohoku) on the Nagasaki Main Line into a formation bound for Nagasaki and a formation bound for Sasebo, and after the split, the formation bound for Sasebo was coupled with a Maya 20, a modified Suha 32 series car, as a temporary power source car.

After that, the Sakura was converted to the 14 series and continued in service until 2005.

We will update the car to the current product specifications, such as mounting the locomotive coupling couplers of the Kani 22 and Nahanef 22 to the body and recreating the interior of the conductor's room of the Nahanef 21.

Recommended locomotives include the "7008-K DD51 0 Warm Climate Type" and the "3060-4 EF65 500 Series P-Type Express Color."

The 20-series sleeper express "Sakura" Nagasaki and Sasebo formations, which were in service from 1968 to 1972, have been updated to current product specifications.
The locomotive coupling side of the Kani 22 and Nahanef 22 uses a body-mounted coupler.
Arnold coupler standard equipment, replacement knuckle coupler included
The locomotive coupling side of the Nahanef 21 is compatible with the installation of a body-mounted coupler.
Arnold coupler is standard equipment, and KATO coupler N JPA and body mount coupler set are included for replacement (processing is required to install the body mount coupler)
Reproduction of the interior of the conductor's compartment of the Nahanef 21
The chairs of Maya 20, Kani 22, and Narone 21 each have a color based on the actual car (Maya 20 and Kani 22: yellow-green, Narone 21: green)
The Maya 20 is a modified version of the Ohashi 30
Features such as the silver fuel tank under the floor and the radiator on the roof are reproduced.
The Nagasaki Kani 22 is reproduced in the form after the pantograph and motor generator were removed.
Both Nagasaki and Sasebo formations have back signs and tail lights lit (LED units used)
Nahanef 21 has a switch to turn off the lights
All intermediate connections use KATO coupler N JPB
The Nagasaki formation comes with the EF65 500 series P-type express color "Sakura (pink)" and "Sakura (white)" headmarks.
The Sasebo formation comes with the "Sakura (pink)" and "Sakura (blue)" headmarks for the DD51.
The package for both the Nagasaki and Sasebo formations is an 8-car bookcase.
*Model trains are powered by the rails.
No batteries are used even when driving, lighting up, or illuminating.
*This product does not include batteries.
*No fuel is used in this product.
*Fuel is not included in this product.
*Paint is not included in this product.



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Sakura  Rail transport modelling  KATO  N scale  車両  JNR Class EF65  E231 series  Blue Train  Kato N Gauge E257 Series 5500 Series Kusatsu/Shima/Akagi 5-car Set 10-1884 Railway Model Train  Kato N Gauge EF65 500 Series Loco 3060-4