Kiha 71 Yufuin no Mori model options

[ronin]

Looking for comments on the options for this train.  I am aware of at least a couple of MA versions (I think 3 and 4 car sets), and I believe Tomix has also released 1 or 2 sets as well.  

 

From images I could see it looked like the Tomix version had the TN couplers, whereas MA had the rapido couplers.  The MA train seemed to have more details though, like actual windshield wipers and hoses on the end cars.  

 

Any other detail differences and opinions on these you can provide?  Did Kato ever make a set?

 

Thanks,

Eric

[katoftw]

Just Tomix and MicroAce.  I have the 4 car MA version and it runs like a dream.

[ronin]

Thanks for the feedback.  Are you happy with the details?  Anything about it you are unhappy with?

 

Thanks again!

Eric

[ronin]

While searching around for something else, I came across a link to a really cool Japanese site which compares same trains from the different manufacturers and they had a great comparison of the MA and Tomix models.

 

http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~toyoyasu/kh71.htm

[katoftw]

Good detailing.  MA's old stuff was pretty good.  Model as A2161 I think.