Product Description

──The original F-class freight locomotive! EF10 (first generation)!

[Actual vehicle introduction]
Japan made steady progress in domestically producing electric locomotives, with the introduction of the EF52 in 1928 and the EF53 in 1932, but both were passenger locomotives, and freight trains used foreign-made locomotives imported during the Taisho era.
When the Tanna Tunnel opened in 1934, the electrified section of the Tokaido Line was extended to Numazu, and the EF10 was created as the first F-class freight locomotive to increase transport capacity.
Based on the already proven EF53, the gear ratio was changed to suit low speeds with an emphasis on tractive force, and design changes were made such as changing the leading bogie to a single axle to accommodate the reduced maximum speed. However, the engine was fundamentally built based on existing technology, and 16 first-generation cars were mass-produced in one go without a prototype, yet they boasted high reliability.
With various configurations and specifications, 41 units were manufactured by 1941, and they were used mainly on the Tokaido Line as the main pre-war freight locomotive.
The product is based on the appearance of the locomotive when it was stationed at the Kozu Locomotive Depot around 1960, just before the body color was changed to a lighter [grape color No. 2], so you can enjoy the appearance of the locomotive in its prime as the entire Tokaido Line was electrified.

[Product contents]
EF10-12(M)

[Product overview]
Further expansion of the Micro Ace electric locomotive series
Variation product based on A1901 (shipped in July 2003)
In response to many requests, the long-awaited variations of the EF10 Type 1, characterized by its classical form, have been developed.
The body color "Grape No. 1" was seen until around 1960.
Based on the actual vehicle data, the rooftop lightning arrester was installed indoors (no parts installed on the roof).
Set in the era before inspection marks were written (no markings on the body)
A machine belonging to the Kozu Locomotive Depot, with the district nameplate [Koku] printed on it
The manufacturer's plate is printed with a square "Kawasaki Vehicles"
*Due to the shared use of parts, some parts may differ from the actual vehicle.

[accessories]
none

[option]
Interior light: Not supported
Coupler: Not supported

Product Specifications

Item series

Electric Locomotive

Organization

Japan National Railways (JNR)

Region

Kanto

Item code

A1903

JAN code

4968279099537

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