{"product_id":"kato-3071-2-ed76-500jr-version-n-scale","title":"KATO 3071-2 ED76-500(JR Version) N Scale","description":"\u003cp class=\"item_show_content word-break\"\u003eThe ED76, a Japanese National Railways (JNR) alternating current electric locomotive, was born in 1965. It was built on the foundation of the esteemed ED75 AC locomotive but was modified to incorporate a steam generator (known as SG) for heating passenger cars. The 500 series debuted in 1968 on the Hakodate Main Line, marking Hokkaido's first electrified section. It subsequently became a vital part of Hokkaido's central region as electrification projects expanded. Notably, its appearance with dedicated large headmarks on sleeper express trains like the \"Taisetsu\" and \"Rishiri\" was distinctive.\u003cbr\u003e◆This locomotive is recommended as the prime mover for the 10-1953 14 series 500 series sleeper express trains \"Marimo\/Taisetsu\", which will be released simultaneously.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"word-break\"\u003e●We're introducing the ED76 500 locomotive from its active days after the JR transition, when it played a significant role in pulling the \"Daisetsu\" and \"Rishiri\" trains.\u003cbr\u003e●Replicating the JR logo on the locomotive's body sides.\u003cbr\u003e●Recreating the train radio antennas on the roof.\u003cbr\u003e●The insulators at various points on the roof, including those around the pantograph, are reproduced in white.\u003cbr\u003e●Compatible with quick headmark installation, featuring distinctive large \"Taisetsu\" and \"Rishiri\" headmarks.\u003cbr\u003e●Standard equipped with Arnold couplers, with spare knuckle couplers included for replacement.\u003cbr\u003e●Utilizes slotless motors to achieve smooth and quiet operation.\u003cbr\u003e●Offers a choice of manufacturer plates: \"Toshiba\" and \"Mitsubishi,\" and a selection of number plates: \"507,\" \"512,\" \"518,\" \"521.\"\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KATO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46169694044220,"sku":"4949727693606","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/8376\/5308\/files\/3071-2.jpg?v=1789634696","url":"https:\/\/sunsetbluetrains.com\/products\/kato-3071-2-ed76-500jr-version-n-scale","provider":"Sunset Blue Trains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}