Product Overview
The C12 tank locomotive is the smallest domestically produced steam locomotive for JNR's main lines.
- A steam locomotive with a light axle load for simple lines that was the basis of the C56. 282 locomotives were manufactured from 1932, and its small appearance was used as the mascot of the locomotive depot or as the main character of local lines. He was active as a.
- Mainly used lines include the Ashio Line, Akechi Line, Kakogawa Line, Takasago Line, Uwajima Line, Takachiho Line, and Takamori Line, and are also useful for shunting inside stations and engine bays. It was used together with C62 and D51 in the Otaru Port Engine Depot.
- This will be a remanufactured product in 2024.
- There are no changes to the specifications from the previous product.
[Product features]
- KATO is the smallest steam locomotive C12. The compact body has been accurately commercialized. Recreates the appearance of steam locomotives around 1970, when they were nearing the end of their life.
- It is a steam locomotive that can pass the R150 with a small radius and is suitable for operation in small layouts and small spaces.
- Capable of towing 5 20m class passenger cars on a standard slope of 4%.
- Equipped with a coreless motor with a flywheel, which is standard equipment on KATO steam locomotives, the C12 has excellent low-speed running performance. Reproduces the running performance suitable for local lines.
- The front wheel, driving wheel, and trailing wheel reproduce the realistic appearance without spokes, which is a recent specification. The air action tube has a printed copper tube representation. No run board white line.
- The front and rear headlights are illuminated in the direction of travel. No light off switch. The headlights are LP42, equipped with an ATS generator, and the sand sprinkling pipe reproduces the early type with front and rear distribution.
- Selectable license plate included. The car numbers are 42, 46, 51, and 67. A more realistic replacement knuckle coupler (rear) is included.
