Prototype Information:

EF58 61 was designated from the ordering stage in July, 1953 as a locomotive exclusively for use on imperial trains. The body was painted in a deep crimson color known as Tame-iro and featured stainless steel decorative bands along with unpainted, polished underframe components, giving it a beautifully refined appearance.

Throughout the Showa era, it pulled imperial trains on numerous occasions and was active in various events, such as hauling the Orient Express '88 in 1988, making it an icon of the Japanese postwar era. It can be compared to European electric locomotives like the DB’s E10.12 (Rheingold) or UK Royal Train locomotives, and its prestigious history makes it the perfect showpiece!

This product is a re-release. From this production run, headmarks for “Odoriko” and “Salon Express Soyokaze” are now included. The price and JAN code will also be updated while other specifications remain unchanged from previous versions.

Model Features:

Replicates the unique decorations specific to the EF58 61.
Couplers: silver Arnold couplers, silver knuckle couplers as replacement.
Details:
• Japanese national flags set are detachable.
• Equipped with Quick Headmark system, includes “Odoriko” and “Salon Express Soyokaze” headmarks.
• Driver's cab (control panel, seat, interior see-through structure), off-white color of the machinery room interior.
• Deep, rich body color.
• Stainless steel decorative bands, number plates, and builder's plates.
• Uses PS14 pantographs (silver molded parts).
• Accurately reproduces car body markings.
Other:
• Headlights light up.
• Equipped with GM-5 motor.