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 short-distance trucks.
- 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, which had been reduced to five locations nationwide. However, in 1997, Ajitamu's 45-year history of transporting goods came to an end.
- Some products continue to be transported in 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.

[Contents]
- Black molded plastic (unpainted) tank body, handrails, dome top parts, frame, coupler parts
- Weight plate, metal wheels, various assembly screws
- Water transfer decal (white text)

[Product Overview]
- The second release of MicroAce's new N gauge series [MA's Craft]! A great, affordable product for crafters
- In response to many requests, the representative twin-axle tank car, the Ajitamu, is now available in kit form!
- Unpainted/unassembled kit product based on A3074 (shipped in June 2011, painted finished product)
- The main parts are assembled simply and securely using screws (some parts such as the dome top parts and deck handrails are glued).
- Water transfer decals (white) are included for markings, and various markings other than the car number are also included in the selection format, allowing for a wide variety of options.
- Three types of company names are included in the decals, so you can enjoy creating a variety of different models!
・Company name display (brush style, rounded corner gothic style, squared gothic style)
・Regularly-served stations (Hamakawasaki Station, Shiohama-so Station, Kawasaki Freight Station)
- Specifications labeling (includes the differences between units per ton and cubic meter per cubic meter, as well as multiple weight labels)
・Inspection cycle (A, C2, B1)
・Specialty type (for hydrochloric acid, flavor liquid and Essan concentrate, for hydrochloric acid and flavor liquid, for hydrochloric acid and amino acids, for amino acids)
・Chemical product classification number [Inc. 82]
- [Vehicle Registration Japan National Railways] markings included
*Some parts may differ from the actual vehicle due to shared parts.
*There are some differences between the photo and the product.

[accessories]
- none

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Item Size/Weight : 15.8 x 5 x 2.7 cm / 68g

Product Specifications

Item series

Freight Car , Unassembled Kit

Organization

Ajinomoto , Japan National Railways (JNR)

Region

Kanto

Item code

L3075

JAN code

4968279803721

Purchase Information