──A British gentleman who spent the rest of his life in Ina Valley!
[Actual vehicle introduction]
- The electrification of Japan's railways has been gradually progressing since the late Meiji period, centering on city trains.From 1922, four types of electric locomotives were imported from various countries when the Tokaido Main Line was electrified. In 1923, after comparative tests were conducted on the Line, Yamanote Line, and Keihin Line, 17 1040-type and 9 6000-type trains were introduced.
- There was almost no difference in appearance between the two, only slight differences in performance and specifications.
- After being renamed ED50 to ED52 due to title revision in 1928, the gear ratio was changed for mountain routes from 1930 to ED17 and ED18 (first generation).
- Because they were imported, they were plagued by the supply of parts and failures, but after the domestic production of electrical parts due to post-war equipment renovations, reliability improved, and the Decker was named after the Dicker factory of English Electric Co., Ltd. ] It was affectionately called.
- Due to equipment renovation, all but one ED18 was integrated into the ED17, but for the group operating in the north where there are strict axle load restrictions when diverting to the Iida Line, a running axle was added to the center of the power bogie, and a new ED18 (second generation) was added. ).
- ED18-2 was active until 1979, and after the privatization of Japan National Railways in 1992, it was revived and became popular at events, but it was retired in 2005 and is currently stationary at the [Maglev/Railway Hall] Saved.
[Product Summary]
- Further enhancement of the Micro Ace electric locomotive series
- In response to many requests, the famous machine from British Electric's Decker factory is back!
- The ED18 type 2 body has a three-stage ventilator on the side.
- The appearance of a popular figure who was active on the Iida Line after being stored in the Maglev and Railway Museum
- Body color is grape color 2, roof is black
[Related products]
- A1476/Tora 90000 Trolley train Nagoya vehicle section 3-car set
[accessories]
- none
[option]
- incompatible
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )