Description

The EF65 Series 0 was developed as a DC freight locomotive for flat tracks, improving on the EF60, which lacked mid- to high-speed acceleration, and promoting standardization. As the number of units increased, it contributed to the electrification of freight trains on various lines, and a total of 135 units were manufactured by 1970.

Even after the transition to JR, it continued to be used primarily for freight trains, but the units inherited by JR Central also served as tows for 14-series passenger cars and Joyful Trains. In particular, No. 111 was used to tow the Orient Express '88, demonstrating its usefulness beyond its original role as a freight locomotive. This locomotive was widely used nationwide, and can be enjoyed in combination with various freight cars and 14-series passenger cars from the same period.

Main Features

① This product is based on the EF65 0 from after the transition to JR (around 1990).

② It has a headmark stay on the front and reproduces the JR mark painted on the side.

③ It reproduces the 4th and 5th series cars with front ventilation openings on the car body, large guide handrails, wide front step, signal light shape that is not compatible with red plates, and guide step on the skirt only on the engineer's side.

③ It is equipped with a train radio antenna. The lightning arrester is LA15 (gray), H-rubber gray, and the roof is reproduced in blue.

④ It uses a slotless motor for smooth and quiet running.

⑤ The headlights are lit, and the light unit LEDs are in warm white.

⑥ It is equipped with an Arnold coupler as standard. Interchangeable knuckle couplers are included.

⑦ Optional number plates: "106," "110," "111," "112." Manufacturer's plates: "Toyo Kisha" and "Nissha Fuji."

⑧ It is compatible with quick headmarks. Headmarks for "Kinsei" and "Euroliner" are included.