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JRE DD51 Hokutosei

"The Class DD51 (DD51形) is a B-2-B wheel arrangement diesel-hydraulic locomotive type operated in Japan since 1962. 649 locomotives were built between 1962 and 1978 by Kawasaki Sharyo, Hitachi, and Mitsubishi. The class was designed for mainline passenger and freight use with more power than the D51 and a higher maximum speed than the C62 steam locomotive classes. This was achieved by installing two 1,100 hp engines in an 18 metre long centre-cab design, unusual for mainline operation. The V12 DML61 engines were developed from the 6-cylinder inline DMF31 engines used in the Class DD13 locomotives. As of 1 April 2016, 29 locomotives remained in operation."
~Wikipedia

Eight of these locomotives were owned by JREast to pull the Hokutosei and Cassiopia overnight sleeper trains between Hakodate and Sapporo.
As of 2015, these sleeper services have been suspended. Two of the locomotives were sent overseas and the rest have been stored.

This particular model is built for cold regions, note the shrouds over the roof equipment and the naval-style spinning windows.
Couplers should match height with previous Japanese rolling stock.
This locomotive is tuned and should reach the end of the bridge on Canyon without derailing.
It is 1211 bricks.