- The popular No. 16 EF55 No. 1 unit has responded to requests and has now released a 13mm gauge version.
- In 1936, C53, C55, Moha 52, Kiha 43000, etc. appeared one after another due to the streamlined shape boom, and the EF55 was born as an electric locomotive.
-Based on the well-established EF53, the rivets and bolts were eliminated, and only the first end was streamlined, and the second end was gabled.
- Initially, I belonged to the Numazu locomotive depot and was engaged in towing the limited express [Tsubame] [Fuji], but production was discontinued with only 3 tanks because it was necessary to change the direction with a turntable and the skirt hindered inspection and maintenance. was given.
-The model has been remodeled on the second end deck after the war, and the prototype is the appearance when it was active on the Tokaido Line.
- The streamlined front, which is the highlight, is faithfully reproduced with lost wax, and the assembly type bogie frame and gearbox with equalizer operation realize smooth running with a coreless motor, and it is possible to pass the curve of 700R.
- Comes with an etched PS14 pantograph.
* Please purchase the coupler separately.
*The photo is the 16th prototype. (reference)
*This product is an assembly kit. Assembly by soldering and painting finish are required.
-Scheduled release date: Approximate around November
after January 2022
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )