Kato - 8072 - Tank Car, Single Dome, Taki 25000 - Japan Oil Transportation - 25355

Prototype History: The Taki 25000 is a dedicated LP gas vehicle, and 310 cars have been manufactured since 1966. For the first time as a high-pressure gas tank car, the heat insulating material and the wave-removing plate are omitted, and the capacity of 25 tons is secured while achieving the reduction of its own weight. It was mainly used for transportation from LPG bases in the harbor area to local stockpiling bases and LPG stations, and was used as a miscellaneous freight train and dedicated freight train.

The Taki 25000, which first appeared as a single product, was seen to be active in various places from the time of the Japanese National Railways to 2005 (2005) after the transition to JR. You can enjoy the reproduction of freight trains from the JNR era, where various freight cars are lined up, and the formation consisting of only Taki 25000.

Road Name History: Conveying energy to homes and industries. We will continue to meet the diverse needs of our time through rail transport and truck transport.

We deliver not only fuel oil, but also cargo such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other high-pressure gases, chemical products, and perishable foods safely and reliably to the places they need to go. We consistently and economically carry the energy for people’s lives and jobs. For a long time, JOT Group has steadily fulfilled a role that society simply can’t do without. We are approaching a new era in which we must consider changes in the state of the Japanese economy in addition to reducing the environmental impact of all areas of industry. In order to be the distribution partner that our customers choose heading into the future, JOT Group will continue to seek new distribution possibilities with a customer-centric philosophy, making optimal use of rail transport and truck transport to meet the diverse needs demanded by future generations.

Brand/Importer Information: Kato Precision Railroad Models (関水金属株式会社 Sekisui Kinzoku Kabushikigaisha) is a Japanese manufacturer of model railroad equipment in N and HO scales. The Tokyo-based company manufactures models based on Japanese prototypes (such as the Shinkansen bullet train) for the Japanese market, North American prototypes for the North American market and European high-speed trains for European market.
The Kato (pronounced kah-toe) model railroad companies were founded by Yuji Kato, father of current president Hiroshi Kato, of the parent company Sekisui Kinzoku Co., Ltd.

The design and distribution of models for the North American market are handled by their U.S. subsidiary, Kato USA, located in Schaumburg, Illinois.
The design of special models for the European market is handled for some of them by their partner, Lemke, whereas the general distribution of Kato products in Europe is handled by NOCH; both companies are located in Germany.
As a result, some Kato European models are sold as Kato Lemke and others as Kato (alone).