Description

The ED78 was introduced for the Ou Main Line, Senzan Line and Ban'etsu West Line, where axle-load restrictions required a more specialised AC electric locomotive. On the Ou Main Line it worked the steep Itaya Pass section and handled trains such as the 'Akebono' sleeper express, 50 Series passenger trains and freight services.

This model represents the first type ED78 in JR specification, with a train radio antenna on the roof. It pairs naturally with the EF71 first-order JR specification and 50 Series 2000 JR passenger cars for recreating Ou Main Line, Senzan Line and Ban'etsu West Line local and express operations.

Features

• First type ED78 with large body and intermediate bogie.
• Internally fitted tail lights and front ventilation openings reproduced.
• Original-style cab-side windows reproduced.
• Train radio antenna fitted on the roof.
• Slotless motor for smooth, quiet running.
• Headlights fitted, using warm-white LEDs.
• Number plates included for ED78 3, ED78 5 and ED78 9.
• Headmarks included for 'Akebono' and 'Kamoshika'.
• Arnold coupler fitted as standard.
• Replacement knuckle coupler included.