Product Description

Thank you, and goodbye! The EF52, Japan's first domestically produced large electric locomotive!

[Vehicle Introduction]
The history of electric locomotives in Japan began with the 10000 series imported in 1912 for use on the Usui Pass. Subsequently, with the rapid electrification of flat railway lines during the Taisho era, the locomotives introduced relied on imports from major powers.
In 1924, the ED15, the first electric locomotive manufactured by a private company in Japan, was completed. Following this, the EF52 was developed in 1927 under the leadership of the Ministry of Railways as the first large-scale electric locomotive for mainline passenger trains.
The Ministry of Railways consolidated the differing know-how and standards of the various manufacturers, aiming to improve the average technical capabilities of each company.
The main equipment was based on the Westinghouse-style unit switch system, the auxiliary equipment followed a pragmatic design policy of "taking the best features from each company," and the car body and deck area were finished in the American style.
While the basic performance generally met the expected targets, there were many issues, including excessive weight, faulty pantographs, and a somewhat mediocre performance due to its aim to be suitable for both passenger and freight service. Many of these issues were improved in the EF53, which appeared five years later, and it would eventually become a masterpiece.
After operating on the Tokaido Main Line, the EF52 locomotives were transferred to the Chuo Main Line around 1949, and later to the Hanwa Line.
It continued to be active for a long time even after being repurposed, and in August 1975, the sight of Unit 7, which had been specially decorated to commemorate its retirement, pulling the temporary express train "Kinokuni No. 53" captivated many fans.

[Product contents]
EF52-7(M)
*This product does not include a light switch.
*The taillights will not light up.

[Product overview]
Further expansion of the Micro Ace electric locomotive series
A variation product based on A1003 (shipped July 2013).
In response to numerous requests, we are once again producing Japan's first domestically manufactured F-class locomotive!
The design is based on the specially decorated No. 7 locomotive that pulled the temporary express train "Kinokuni No. 53" on August 24, 1975.
The coloring and other details in various areas have been reproduced as accurately as possible. *Some parts have been omitted due to material limitations or other reasons making coloring difficult.
The district nameplate has the character [竜] printed on it.
The side ventilators are the original vertical slit type.
Attached to a hook-type taillight.
Based on photographs of the actual train, the lightning arresters on the roof are cylindrical and installed directly behind the headlights.
A rectangular manufacturer's plate ("Zosei Sakigawa") is printed below the side window of the driver's cab at each end.
The end markings are circled numbers printed below the manufacturer's plate.
The safety marking [S] is printed closer to the end of the vehicle than the end marking.
The inspection marking is printed as [46-9 Takatori Technical High School].
*Due to the sharing of parts, some parts may differ from the actual vehicle.

[accessories]
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[option]
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Product Specifications

Item series

Electric Locomotive

Organization

Japan National Railways (JNR)

Region

Kansai

Item code

A1004

JAN code

4968279099186

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