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Due in the UK Early Summer 2025. Price may be subject to currency fluctuations - you have the right to cancel if it changes more than £5 in either direction.
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- The ED79 is a locomotive exclusively for the Seikan Tunnel section that opened in 1988. It is an AC electric locomotive for both passengers and freight, created by modifying the ED75 700 series of the Japanese National Railways. Its structure is suited to the unique environment inside the Seikan Tunnel, and it was used to pull passenger trains alone and freight trains in multiple units.
- It was used to pull the sleeper express trains "Hokutosei", "Twilight Express", "Cassiopeia", and the sleeper express "Hamanasu". You can enjoy the appearance of the ED79 in its later years, when the regular pantograph was replaced from the original lower frame cross type to a single arm pantograph.
Main Features
compact appearance that inherits the flow of the ED75 is reproduced.
③The roof-mounted equipment, which is characteristic of AC electric locomotives, is realistically reproduced with metal wire and green insulators.
④The H-rubber of the front window glass/side light window is reproduced in black. The driver's compartment side window is reproduced as an aluminum sash window.
⑤The front window glass wiper is expressed in silver.
⑥Arnold coupler is standard equipment. Replacement knuckle coupler is included.
⑦Selectable manufacturer's plate: "Toshiba", "Hitachi", "Mitsubishi". Selectable number plate: "4", "7", "13", "14".
⑧The adoption of a slotless motor achieves smooth and quiet running. Capable of pulling full-length sleeper express trains (with interior lights) such as "Cassiopeia", "Hokutosei", and "Twilight Express"
⑨ Quick headmark compatible. Headmarks for "Hokutosei" and "Cassiopeia" included
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