Tomix 12102 JR EH500 Electric Locomotive (3rd Series - Early Model) (N scale)

The EH500 series is a two-car AC/DC electric locomotive introduced by JR Freight in March 2000. Assigned to the Sendai General Railway Department, these locomotives primarily haul freight between the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Tohoku region. Early third-generation units 10 to 14 retain a thick front light cover frame characteristic of second-generation models. As of 2025, units 12 to 14 have been repainted in a new scheme without the JRF marking, while units 10 and 11 remain in the original JRF-marked livery.

Key features

- Newly produced reproduction of the early third-generation EH500 series

- Accurately reproduces the JRF-marked appearance

- Roof ventilators on the second end reproduced as large forced-ventilation type

- GPS antenna removed to match prototype changes

- Headlights equipped with a constant lighting board for stable illumination

- Incandescent color LEDs used for authentic headlight color

- Release lever included as a separate part

- Front vertical handrail included as a separate part

- JRF mark, Kintaro mark, and JR FREIGHT mark printed on the model

- License plate included as a separate part

Mechanical and coupling features

- All-axle current collection and drive system for reliable operation

- Two cars connected using telescopic couplers for realistic coupling action

- Dummy couplers and self-coupling TN couplers included

- Flywheel-equipped powertrain for smooth running

- Gray bogie frames and silver wheels for authentic appearance

- M-13 motor for dependable performance

Model information

- Prototype: EH500 third type early model

- Represented units: EH500 10, 11, 12, 14

Included parts and accessories

- License plate runner parts

- Radio antenna runner parts

- Whistle cover and signal flare runner parts

- Fuse box runner parts

- Handrail runner parts

- Automatic TN coupler parts

- Automatic dummy coupler parts

- Dummy coupler base runner parts