KATO 3087-1 N-Gauge ED71 First Version
Rediscover Japan's AC electric pioneer with this beautifully detailed ED71 first version from 1975. This N-gauge locomotive features rice-field pattern side filters, warm white LED headlight, slotless motor, and factory-fitted front handrails for authentic JNR freight and passenger operations.
Key Features
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ED71 first production series (Fukushima Locomotive Depot, circa 1975)
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Distinctive rice-field pattern filters on carbody sides (square grid arrangement)
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Rain gutters different length from second series
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Electric heater indicator lamp on No. 1 cab side
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Silver band wrapping from front around sides (step edges also silver)
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Rooftop equipment captures compact body size and mechanical character of AC electric locomotives
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Factory-fitted front handrails, coupling release lever, steam pipe, whistle
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Warm white LED headlight (original single headlight design)
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Slotless motor for smooth and quiet running
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Arnold coupler standard (includes interchangeable knuckle coupler)
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Selectable maker plates: Toshiba or Mitsubishi Electric / New Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
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Selectable number plates: 17, 23, 29, 31
Why Choose This
Run the locomotive that pioneered AC electrification north of Kuroiso on the Tohoku Main Line. You get the unique first-series rice-field filters, factory-fitted details, and smooth slotless performance. Perfect for JNR enthusiasts modeling mid-1970s Fukushima depot operations with authentic freight and passenger consists.
Product Information
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Product: 3087-1 N-Gauge ED71 First Version
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Manufacturer: KATO
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Scale: N (1/150, 9mm gauge)
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Prototype: ED71 first production series (Fukushima Locomotive Depot, circa 1975)
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Total production: 55 units (41 first series, 11 second series)
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Service period: 1959 to 1982 (retired)
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Lights: Warm white LED headlight (single headlight design)
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Motor: Slotless motor
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Couplers: Arnold coupler (standard) + interchangeable knuckle coupler included
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Includes: Jumper plug, selectable number plates, selectable maker plates, knuckle coupler
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Material: Plastic (painted finished model)
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Power: From rails (no batteries, fuel, or paint included)
This KATO ED71 First Version brings JNR's AC electric pioneer to your N-gauge layout. With rice-field pattern filters, factory-fitted details, warm white LED, and slotless motor, this 1975 Fukushima depot locomotive captures the mechanical character that paved the way for Japan's AC electric fleet.
KATO 3087-1 N-Gauge ED71 First Version
Rediscover Japan's AC electric pioneer with this beautifully detailed ED71 first version from 1975. This N-gauge locomotive features rice-field pattern side filters, warm white LED headlight, slotless motor, and factory-fitted front handrails for authentic JNR freight and passenger operations.
Key Features
-
ED71 first production series (Fukushima Locomotive Depot, circa 1975)
-
Distinctive rice-field pattern filters on carbody sides (square grid arrangement)
-
Rain gutters different length from second series
-
Electric heater indicator lamp on No. 1 cab side
-
Silver band wrapping from front around sides (step edges also silver)
-
Rooftop equipment captures compact body size and mechanical character of AC electric locomotives
-
Factory-fitted front handrails, coupling release lever, steam pipe, whistle
-
Warm white LED headlight (original single headlight design)
-
Slotless motor for smooth and quiet running
-
Arnold coupler standard (includes interchangeable knuckle coupler)
-
Selectable maker plates: Toshiba or Mitsubishi Electric / New Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
-
Selectable number plates: 17, 23, 29, 31
Why Choose This
Run the locomotive that pioneered AC electrification north of Kuroiso on the Tohoku Main Line. You get the unique first-series rice-field filters, factory-fitted details, and smooth slotless performance. Perfect for JNR enthusiasts modeling mid-1970s Fukushima depot operations with authentic freight and passenger consists.
Product Information
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Product: 3087-1 N-Gauge ED71 First Version
-
Manufacturer: KATO
-
Scale: N (1/150, 9mm gauge)
-
Prototype: ED71 first production series (Fukushima Locomotive Depot, circa 1975)
-
Total production: 55 units (41 first series, 11 second series)
-
Service period: 1959 to 1982 (retired)
-
Lights: Warm white LED headlight (single headlight design)
-
Motor: Slotless motor
-
Couplers: Arnold coupler (standard) + interchangeable knuckle coupler included
-
Includes: Jumper plug, selectable number plates, selectable maker plates, knuckle coupler
-
Material: Plastic (painted finished model)
-
Power: From rails (no batteries, fuel, or paint included)
This KATO ED71 First Version brings JNR's AC electric pioneer to your N-gauge layout. With rice-field pattern filters, factory-fitted details, warm white LED, and slotless motor, this 1975 Fukushima depot locomotive captures the mechanical character that paved the way for Japan's AC electric fleet.
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Rediscover Japan's AC electric pioneer with this beautifully detailed ED71 first version from 1975. This N-gauge locomotive features rice-field pattern side filters, warm white LED headlight, slotless motor, and factory-fitted front handrails for authentic JNR freight and passenger operations.
Key Features
-
ED71 first production series (Fukushima Locomotive Depot, circa 1975)
-
Distinctive rice-field pattern filters on carbody sides (square grid arrangement)
-
Rain gutters different length from second series
-
Electric heater indicator lamp on No. 1 cab side
-
Silver band wrapping from front around sides (step edges also silver)
-
Rooftop equipment captures compact body size and mechanical character of AC electric locomotives
-
Factory-fitted front handrails, coupling release lever, steam pipe, whistle
-
Warm white LED headlight (original single headlight design)
-
Slotless motor for smooth and quiet running
-
Arnold coupler standard (includes interchangeable knuckle coupler)
-
Selectable maker plates: Toshiba or Mitsubishi Electric / New Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
-
Selectable number plates: 17, 23, 29, 31
Why Choose This
Run the locomotive that pioneered AC electrification north of Kuroiso on the Tohoku Main Line. You get the unique first-series rice-field filters, factory-fitted details, and smooth slotless performance. Perfect for JNR enthusiasts modeling mid-1970s Fukushima depot operations with authentic freight and passenger consists.
Product Information
-
Product: 3087-1 N-Gauge ED71 First Version
-
Manufacturer: KATO
-
Scale: N (1/150, 9mm gauge)
-
Prototype: ED71 first production series (Fukushima Locomotive Depot, circa 1975)
-
Total production: 55 units (41 first series, 11 second series)
-
Service period: 1959 to 1982 (retired)
-
Lights: Warm white LED headlight (single headlight design)
-
Motor: Slotless motor
-
Couplers: Arnold coupler (standard) + interchangeable knuckle coupler included
-
Includes: Jumper plug, selectable number plates, selectable maker plates, knuckle coupler
-
Material: Plastic (painted finished model)
-
Power: From rails (no batteries, fuel, or paint included)
This KATO ED71 First Version brings JNR's AC electric pioneer to your N-gauge layout. With rice-field pattern filters, factory-fitted details, warm white LED, and slotless motor, this 1975 Fukushima depot locomotive captures the mechanical character that paved the way for Japan's AC electric fleet.
