Product Description

──A umami network connecting the whole country!

[Actual vehicle introduction]
- Ajinomoto Co., Inc., which had a factory near Kawasaki Daishi since 1914, transported products and raw materials by truck to Kawasaki Station on the Japanese National Railways. However, in order to improve transportation efficiency, they began construction of a dedicated line, and in 1947 an 8km dedicated line was completed, running from Hama-Kawasaki Station via the city tram and Keikyu Line tracks.
- In 1952, the revolutionary tank transport system was introduced and the Tam 5000 was introduced.
- This can be said to be the predecessor of modern environmentally friendly freight transport, which handles cargo on both the outbound and return journeys. The tank cars that transported the auxiliary raw materials (chemical solutions) used in the manufacturing process at the time were cleaned, and were also used for shipping the finished amino acid liquid (flavor liquid).
- The distribution of the seasoning liquid was also made more efficient, and at its peak, tanker trucks made detailed deliveries every day to nearly 50 distribution relay stations across Japan, from Asahikawa in the north to Nagasaki in the south, and a vast network was built up by combining this with trucks for short-distance deliveries.
- After 1960, the transportation of secondary ingredients ceased as the production method shifted to the current fermentation method, but shipments of seasoning liquid continued to increase along with Japan's rapid economic growth. At its peak in the 1960s, there are records of a total of 222 Tam 5000 trains, with an average of 60 to 80 carloads of cargo being transported per day on three round trips.
- In 1964, Shiohama Marshalling Yard (now Kawasaki Freight Station) opened and the tram route was changed.
- Among freight car enthusiasts, the Tam 5000, also known as Aji Tam, an abbreviation of Ajinomoto Tam, was a charming sight in the Kawasaki waterfront area, and its mark combining an S with a three was widely loved throughout the country.
- As rail freight subsequently declined and the expressway network developed, rail transport gradually shifted to truck transport. Even after the 1990s, about 80 Ajitamu cars continued to transport goods to rail destinations, the number of which had been reduced to five nationwide. However, in 1997, Ajitamu's 45-year history of transporting goods came to an end.
- Some products continue to be transported using tank containers, and after considering the environmental impact and costs of truck transport in 2002, rail transport using ISO tank containers was newly started. The logistics network that Ajitamu has built continues to connect dining tables across the country in combination with new-age rail freight.

[Product Overview]
- Further expansion of the Micro Ace freight car series
- In response to many requests, we are reproducing the representative two-axle tank car, the Ajitamu, for the first time in 13 years!
- Variation product based on A3074 (shipped in June 2011)
- Various markings have been reexamined and reproduced in a more realistic form.
- A mark was added to the left of each car number, and the regular station sign became [Kawasaki Freight].
- Tam 5085 and Tam 6164 are marked with the special purpose type (cargo) [For hydrochloric acid and amino acids only], and the chemical classification number [Corrosion 82] is still visible.
*Some parts may differ from the actual vehicle due to shared parts.
*There are some differences between the photo and the product.
*This product does not include a motor vehicle. A separate locomotive is required to operate the product.

[Organization diagram]
Tom 5085 + Tom 6116 + Tom 6143 + Tom 6164

[accessories]
- none

[option]
- Not supported

- A sister product in kit form, L3075: MA's Craft Tam5000 [Aji Tam] 3-car assembly kit is also planned to be produced!
- It is possible to create a model with a different car number and time period than this product, so it is recommended for users who like to make things!


Item Size/Weight : 19.5 x 11.8 x 3.2 cm / 182g

Product Specifications

Item series

Freight Car

Organization

Ajinomoto , Japan National Railways (JNR)

Region

Kanto

Item code

A3075

JAN code

4968279140550

Purchase Information