Description

Currently out of production. Information below for reference only:

DETAILS

EF81 was newly manufactured in 1968 as an electric locomotive which could be driven through three kinds of electrified areas and operated on Japan Sea line, Joban line and in Kammon region. In 1988, the locomotive was selected to draw the train between Ueno and Aomori, and in October of the year, the locomotive was changed into the paint scheme of red body colour with a silver shooting star and pulled the limited express, until it was replaced by EF510 in the summer of 2010.

This locomotive is ideal for hauling the North Star Sleeper Express Coaches.

FEATURES

• The colour of the insulator is reproduced in green
• The motor is equipped with a flywheel for stable and powerful traction
• Arnold coupler is standard equipment. Includes replacement knuckle coupler
• Headlights lit. LED of the light unit adopts light bulb colour
• Rubber part of the car body is reproduced in black
• Selectable manufacturer's plate: "Hitachi", "Mitsubishi Electric" and "Mitsubishi Heavy
  Industries"
• Quick mark compatible.
• Headmarks for "Hokutosei" and "Elm" are included
• Selectable license plate: "86", "93", "96", "98"