The DD51 type that was used by JR Hokkaido was changed to a blue color with a gold star mark in conjunction with the start of operation of the sleeper express "Hokutosei".

It was mainly used to tow passenger trains such as the Hokutosei, but was retired in 2016 due to the discontinuation of the sleeper express Cassiopeia and the express Hamanasu.

This Train features:

• High grade (HG) specifications
• Reproduces the Hokutosei color appearance around 2006
• Reproduces the curved shape of the front deck handrail in the center
• Newly manufactured version of the ventilator on the roof placed next to the SG chimney Reproduction
• The deck step is newly manufactured with a wider bottom step
• Reproduces the vehicle with the train radio antenna on the front of the cab
• ATS car upper parts included
• Headlights are equipped with a constantly lit board, ON-OFF switch -
• Headlights are lit by bulb-colored LEDs
• Whistle and train radio antenna are separate parts included
• H rubber is reproduced in black
• Printed head marks "Hokutosei, Cassiopeia, Hamanasu, Twilight Express" are included
• Head mark stay parts are included. Separate license plate parts are included [DD51-1137, 1138, 1141, 1148]
• Adopts power with flywheel
• Adopts black bogie frame, black wheels
• Dummy coupler and self-linked TN coupler included
• Adopts M-13 motor

This Product contains:

Vehicle:

• DD51-1000 (North Star color)

Accessories:

• License plate
• Head mark
• Whistle
• Train radio antenna
• Maker's plate
• Antenna Pedestal
• Head mark stay
• ATS vehicle upper
• Self-contained TN coupler
• Dummy coupler
• Dummy coupler receiver
• Jig
• Weight