KATO 1-320 (HO) EF81 Standard Livery Electric Locomotive

(HO) EF81 Regular Color

Classic or luxury — the EF81 returns in two iconic forms!
The Cassiopeia-color EF81 captures the golden age of Japan’s luxury sleeper expresses. With its bold white-and-gold design and prestige matching Europe’s Nightjet and TEE, this iconic dual-voltage locomotive hauled the legendary Cassiopeia and Hokutosei trains— both symbols of Japan’s famous Blue Train era.
The regular-color EF81 also returns in its classic Rose Pink livery! This versatile locomotive captures the enduring spirit of Japan’s railways, from overnight expresses to heavy freight, fully upgradable.

Two stunning additions to any HO collection, ideal for pairing with KATO’s (HO) 24 Series cars

Details:
●Cassiopeia version with white body, accents in yellow, orange, and with blue stripes, complete with black roof, gray walkways, and green insulators.
●Realistic roof-top wiring in metal.
●Optional name-/manufacturer plates: Cassiopeia version: “EF81 79 / 89 / 92 / 99”, “Hitachi / Mitsubishi”; Rose Pink version: “EF81 97 / 105 / 106 / 108”, “Hitachi / Mitsubishi”.
●Grade-Up Parts Set (7-103-1) for enhanced realism with separately applied details (signal pipes, whistle covers, wipers, antennas,
jumper hoses, etc.).
●Small accessories and lighting control driver included.

Couplers:
●Compatible with Kadee couplers, uncoupler track sections (sold separately).

Other:
●Taillight lighting system: Single-loco mode (lights on both ends), shunting mode (one end lit while moving forward), train-haul mode
(lights off)
●Coreless motor.