The sleeper express "Hamanasu" was a popular JR Hokkaido sleeper express train that operated from Aomori to Sapporo through the Seikan Tunnel. It was introduced with the opening of the Seikan Tunnel in 1988 and connected versatile vehicles with B sleeper cars, carpet cars, Dream Cars (reclining seat cars), reserved seats, and free seating. The train was highly popular but was retired in March 2016 with the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen.
The basic composition consists of a 7-car formation with 5 seat cars of the 14 series and 2 sleeper cars, but during peak times, it was extended to a maximum of 12 cars.
- This model reproduces the popular regular sleeper express train that was active from its appearance in 1988 until the end of passenger sleeper trains.
- The SUHANE-FU 14 replicates the 550 series known as the Hokkaido type, which was modified from OHANEFU 25, featuring a cut-back roof and white belt design.
- It replicates the OHAFU 14 515 carpet car, characterized by unique window arrangement, and the intricately designed interior with a two-tier floor.
- All cars in the 500 series of the 14 series replicate the extra cold region design with sliding passenger doors.
- Middle cars of the formation are equipped with body-mounted tightly coupled connectors. SUHANE-FU 14 552 and SUHAFU 14 502 are equipped with standard Arnold couplers on the locomotive connection side. Includes exchange knuckle couplers and exchange knuckle couplers for SUHAFU 14 557.
- The basic set's SUHANE-FU and SUHAFU feature illuminated tail lights and train marks. Car 3, SUHAFU 14 557, includes a light-off switch.
- Convertible train marks include "Hamanasu," "Kaikyo," and "Express."
- The side direction curtain is plain white. Stickers for destination display and name plates are included.
- Includes head marks for DD51 and ED79.
- Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-211 (11-212)
*This set does not contain a motor car
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