KATO N gauge D51 498 auxiliary Railway model steam black (with lights) 2016-A locomotive,

We're releasing a model of D51 498 equipped with auxiliary lights! After its retirement from service, D51 498 was preserved in static display, but in 1988 it made a return to mainline service by pulling the Orient Express '88, which was visiting Japan at the time. Since then, it has gained popularity by pulling event trains such as the "SL Minakami" on the Joetsu Line, and has become one of JR East's flagship vehicles. In 2015, an LP405 type auxiliary light was installed next to the headlight. Currently, it is mainly used to pull 12 series passenger cars on the "SL Gunma Minakami" and "SL Gunma Yokokawa" trains. We will reproduce recent changes, such as the auxiliary lights mounted next to the headlights, the mounting base for the smoke deflector, the manufacturer's nameplate on the cab, and the appearance of the tender. 10-1720 is ideal as a locomotive for towing 12-series passenger cars at JR East Takasaki Rolling Stock Center.