Aizu Liner 485 series Apr.8.12

[gmat]

I haven't posted very much recently.

Here are some photos of the ex Nikko 485 now running to Aizu Wakamatsu. April 8, 2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best wishes,

Grant

[KenS]

Thanks, Grant.  The color scheme of that train is one of my favorites. I have the Kato/Roundhouse model of it

[CaptOblivious]

Oooh! I like! Now I need to get that Roundhouse model too, make up some custom decals…*sigh*

[KenS]

If you can't find the Roundhouse model (Kato 10-918) of the 485, MicroAce made a model of a 189 in the same paint, which looks very similar (A0586). I prefer the look of the 485 myself. Both have been sold out at HS for some time, unfortunately.

[scott]

Nice pictures, Grant. Funny to see the Nikko livery with the cowdog decals. :-)

 

But--what's with the gagged eggs?

[bikkuri bahn]

But--what's with the gagged eggs?

 

Those are okiagarikoboshi, traditional folk toys/good luck charms from the Aizu area.

[gmat]

Thanks, bikkuri bahn, I had forgotten what they were.

 

Best wishes,.

Grant