MicroAce A8559 Marone 40-8 Grape Color No. 1 Light Blue Stripe Shinagawa Passenger Car Depot

Relive the golden era of Japanese night train travel with MicroAce's Marone 40-8 sleeper car, a deluxe compartment carriage that graced the Tokaido Sanyo Main Line's express services. This N Gauge model represents the late 1950s configuration, featuring grape color No. 1 with light blue striping indicating second-class accommodations. The "II" classification label, inspection markings, and stationary signs reading "Number of beds A6 B16" are precisely reproduced.

Key Features

• N Gauge 1/150 scale model of Marone 40-8 deluxe sleeper car.

• Represents late 1950s configuration with grape color No. 1 and light blue striping.

• Second-class classification indicated by "II" label within the belt marking.

• Inspection markings and ownership labels reproduced on car body.

• Stationary markings include "Number of beds A6 B16" and flashing device notation.

• Compatible with narrow width interior lighting (G0005/G0006/G0007/G0008).

• Non-motorized intermediate car (no headlights or taillights).

• Requires separate locomotive for operation.

Why Choose This
Night express enthusiasts will appreciate the Marone 40 as the companion to the first-class Maine series, representing the peak of second-class sleeping accommodations in postwar Japan. This variant captures the late 1950s when light blue striping adorned the grape-colored bodies, signaling the full flowering of Japan's night train network. MicroAce's attention to period-correct markings and the A6/B16 bed count honors the operational details of this glamorous era. Add this deluxe sleeper to your consist for authentic 1950s formations.

Product Information

• Manufacturer: MicroAce

• Product Number: A8559

• Product: Marone 40-8 Grape Color No. 1 Light Blue Stripe Shinagawa Passenger Car Depot

• Scale: N Gauge (1/150)

• Era: Late 1950s

• Livery: Grape color No. 1 with light blue striping (Second Class)

• Features: "II" classification label, inspection markings, A6/B16 bed count signage

• Lighting: Compatible with narrow width interior lighting (sold separately)

• Type: Non-motorized intermediate car

• Operation: Requires separate locomotive

Add this deluxe second-class sleeper to your N Gauge express consist and recreate the golden age of Japanese night trains. The Marone 40-8 represents the height of postwar railway luxury before the era of modernization. Order your MicroAce model today and bring 1950s elegance to your layout.