──SL Galaxy is now available from TOMIX! New production of C58-239
- C58-239 was revived from static storage for the operation of SL trains on the Kamaishi Line as a reconstruction project from the Great East Japan Earthquake, and is now used on the [SL Ginga] between Hanamaki and Kamaishi.
- SL Galaxy is scheduled to end its service in the spring of 2023 due to the aging of the passenger cars used.
[Actual vehicle guide]
- The C58 type was introduced in 1938 as a freight and passenger locomotive to replace the 9600 type freight locomotive and the 8620 type passenger locomotive manufactured in the Taisho era.
- In addition to being used on local lines throughout Japan, including Hokkaido and Shikoku, similar machines were also manufactured for private railways and Sakhalin.
- In the Tohoku region, the C58 type was used on many lines such as the Rikuu East Line, Rikuu West Line, Yamada Line, and Hachinohe Line, which branch off from the Tohoku Main Line.
- C58 type 239 was manufactured in 1940, and was initially used in the Kansai area such as Inazawa and Nara locomotive depots, but was transferred to Miyako locomotive depot in 1943, and has since been used in the Tohoku area until scrapped, and finally in Hachinohe. It was used in the engine depot until 1972.
- The same aircraft towed the last steam locomotive train on the Yamada Line in 1970.
- After the car was scrapped, it was stored in a static state at Iwate Prefectural Sports Park, but as part of the recovery efforts from the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, it was decided to restore its dynamic state, and in 2012 it was brought to the Omiya General Vehicle Center for restoration work. was carried out.
- In 2014, restoration work was completed and the car's registration was restored, and since then it has been affiliated with the Morioka Rolling Stock Center and has been active as a towing machine for the [SL Ginga] operated on the Kamaishi Line.
- [SL Galaxy] is scheduled to end its service in the spring of 2023 due to the aging of the Kiha 141 series used as passenger cars.
[point]
- Reproduce the C58 steam locomotive with a new production!
- Reproduces the only JNR steam locomotive with a 1C1 prairie type shaft arrangement, which has driving wheels that are one size smaller than the C55 and C57 types.
- Painting and printing reproduce the appearance immediately after the start of operation in 2014, with no decoration on the runboard, chimney, or cylinder.
- The cab windows and door windows are recreated in an open state based on the image of operation, and the armrests are reproduced with molds.
- When restoring the dynamics, we reproduced the newly manufactured snow plow for ATS installation, the heavy oil tank installed in the tender, and the relocated water supply cap.
- The front headlight is a sealed beam LP405 type, and the tender light is a large LP403 type.
[Product features]
- High grade (HG) specification
- New production reproduces the original appearance in 2014 when the water heater and run board had no decorations.
- Cab window reproduces the open appearance
- The main headlight is equipped with a small LP405 type main light and secondary light.
- The headlight of the coal car reproduces the appearance equipped with a large LP403 type.
- License plate is included as a separate part [C58-239 (black background)]
- Head mark [SL Galaxy] included
- A motor with a flywheel is installed inside the boiler.
- Headlights are equipped with a constantly lit board
- The headlights of the main body and the coal car are lit (auxiliary lights are not lit)
- Spoke wheels are used for the front wheels.
- Cab light window can be opened and closed
- Handrails are factory-installed using metal wires
- The release lever is reproduced with separate parts (both front and back)
- The indicator light of the tender is integrated, and the lens is a separate part.
- Includes front coupler for multiple operation
*The passing radius is C280 or more.
[Features]
- High grade (HG) specification
- New production reproduces the original appearance in 2014 when the water heater and run board had no decorations.
- The headlights of the main body are equipped with small LP405 types for both main and secondary lights, and the headlights of the coal car are reproduced with large LP403 types.
- License plate is included as a separate part [C58-239 (black background)]
- Head mark [SL Galaxy] included
- A motor with a flywheel is installed inside the boiler.
- Headlights are equipped with a constantly lit board
- The headlights of the main body and the coal car are lit (auxiliary lights are not lit)
- Spoke wheels are used for the front wheels.
- Cab light window can be opened and closed
- Handrails are factory-installed using metal wires
- The release lever is reproduced with separate parts (both front and back)
- The indicator light of the tender is integrated, and the lens is a separate part.
- Includes front coupler for multiple operation
*Minimum passing radius: C280 or more
[accessories]
- Runner parts: license plate
- Runner parts: handrails, etc.
- Runner parts: Snow plow/heavy duty coupler
- Runner parts: Heavy duty TN coupler
- Runner parts: TN coupler for coal cars
- Runner parts: head mark
- Runner parts: signal flame tube
- Parts: Release lever
- Parts: Snow plow
[Organization example]
- [SL Galaxy] (2014-2023)
←Kamaishi Hanamaki→
C58-239(M) + Kiha 143-701 (M) + Kisaha 144-701 + Kisaha 144-702 + Kiha 142-701
[Special notes/precautions]
- How to remove the tender steam locomotive: This product is made with great precision to reproduce the form of the actual vehicle. Please refer to the instructions and illustrations on the package and carefully remove the product, being careful not to damage any parts.
- The minimum passing curve radius of the vehicle is 280mm. Enjoy driving on curved rails with this radius or more.
- If you use the spring point function of the point rail and enter the point from the branched side that is not the opening direction, you may derail.
- When shipped from the factory, this product has partitions on the locomotive deck and inside the cab to prevent damage. Be sure to remove it when driving etc. Also, remove the partition inside the cab by pulling out the tender section horizontally, and then remove it. When doing so, be careful not to damage the coupler.
- Licensed for commercialization by JR East Japan
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )