The EF64 type is a DC electric locomotive designed for steeply sloping railway lines, first introduced in 1964.
Overview
- Accurate model of the EF64 series 0 owned by JR East, reflecting historical modifications and liveries.
- Taillights reproduced in the externally mounted style applied when ATS-P was installed.
- Headmark stay reproduced to match the Takasaki Train Center appearance.
- Recreates No. 37 after it was repainted in Budou No. 2 brown in April 2003.
- Also capable of reproducing the appearance of No. 37 around 2009 when No. 37 and No. 38 were temporarily transferred to Nagaoka Train Center and used to haul the Akebono sleeper express.
- Suitable for collectors and model railroaders seeking historically accurate EF64-0 detail and operation.
Key features
- Recreates No. 37 locomotive in brown livery.
- Can reproduce No. 37 as it appeared around 2009 during service at Nagaoka Train Center hauling Akebono.
- Taillights reproduced as externally mounted units.
- Headmark stay newly produced and fitted for authentic front-end detailing.
- Improved number plate parts to reduce visible white space.
- Transparent representation of the driver’s cab for added realism.
- H-rubber window seals reproduced in black.
- Vertical front handrail included as a separate part for optional installation.
- Release lever provided pre-attached as a separate part.
- Number plate included as a separate part for EF64-36, 37, 38, 39.
Lighting and operation
- Two Akebono headmarks included.
- Built-in constant lighting circuit with ON-OFF switch.
- Headlights illuminated by incandescent-color LEDs.
- Signal flare and whistle reproduced as separate parts.
- Flywheel-equipped drive mechanism for smooth running.
- M-13 motor.
Running gear and couplers
- Black bogie frames and black wheels.
- Plate-mounted wheels.
- Dummy coupler plus self-coupling TN coupler included.
Model designation
- EF64-0 (No. 37, brown)
Accessories
- Runner parts: number plate
- Runner parts: manufacturer’s plate
- Runner parts: whistle and signal flare
- Runner parts: train radio antenna
- Runner parts: front handrail
- Runner parts: headmark
- Parts: automatic coupling type TN coupler
- Parts: automatic coupling type dummy coupler
- Parts: dummy coupler base
- Parts: drilling jig