KatoN Gauge D51 200 2016 – 8 Railway Train Steam Locomotive

I am very happy and satisfied with the Kato D51 200 locomotive. It arrived much early than expected and in excellent condition. It is highly detailed and it ran quietly and smoothly on my track layout. I was surprised to see that it had a coreless motor and two brass flywheels. That explains the quiet and smooth operation. The quality is excellent. It comes with a Rapido coupler on the tender. However, a newer style knuckle coupler is provided if you want to change it out.

It arrived today and I am so happy with this purchase. I have collected trains for years but my home is too small for the train tables I have had in years past. Like a collection of fine watches, I love to look at them and display them for all to see...j

Cute little DC model for excursion trains. Comes with a two different coupler options.

I had to sadly return it as my corners are too tight for the length of this locomotive.

Very nice runner and very detailed

One or more of the tie rods (the things that connect the drive wheels on the outside) was loose on arrival. It was pretty subtle; I didn't realize that was the problem, all I knew was that the loco would roll a couple inches and then stop (as though it had derailed, though it was still very much on the tracks). After some time, the tie rod came off one wheel entirely and that's when I realized what was wrong.

Came just like in the photo.

This is the locomotive that completes the Kato #10-1158 the Hakubi Line “Lime freight” train.The loco is very detailed and has a tender.From order to reception was a mere eight days from Japan to NJ, USA.Very satisfied