The EF58 was an electric locomotive that played an active role pulling passenger trains on major trunk lines after the war, notable for its streamlined body style. Among the locomotives based at Miyahara Depot, the group with small front windows retained their neat original appearance for many years and were especially popular with railway enthusiasts. Unit 127, along with units 126 and 150, was based at Miyahara Depot from manufacture until decommissioning. Even after regular service ended, Unit 127 continued to operate until 1985 for fluctuating demand transport, including SURO 81 cars.
Product highlights
- Progressive Grade (PG) specification model reproducing EF58 No. 127 as seen at Miyahara Depot around 1980, the last EF58 at the depot to retain small front windows
- Accurate paint scheme reproducing blue No. 15 with cream warning colors
- Realistic lighting: cab lights illuminate when stopped and turn off when starting to move; headlights simulate focus switching, dim when stopped and brighten when starting. Lighting functions work with Tomix power units N-600, N-1001, DU-101, and DU-204
- Headlight styling reproduces LP402 appearance
- Front beam moves integrally with the main frame to realistically reproduce how the locomotive appears when passing through curves
- Body numbering reproduced by engraving for authentic detail
- Side filters reproduce the shape of armor doors
- Newly manufactured pantograph reproduces PS15 type
- Depot nameplate pre-printed with "Miya"
- Release levers pre-installed as separate parts for added realism
- Spoke wheels reproduced for both the leading bogie and the driving wheels
- Includes "Salon Car Naniwa" headmark
- Coupler arrangement: dummy coupler on the No. 1 end and a TN coupler mounted on the leading bogie on the No. 2 end
- Replacement couplers included: self-coupling TN coupler, dummy coupler, and Arnold coupler
- Flywheel-equipped M-13 motor for smooth running; black wheels used
- Minimum passing radius: C280 or greater
Model
- EF58-127
Accessories
- Runner parts: headmark
- Runner parts: signal flare
- Runner parts: whistle
- Runner parts: air hose and grip
- Parts: dummy coupler
- Parts: TN coupler
- Parts: Arnold coupler
Keywords: EF58 127 model, Tomix N scale locomotive, Progressive Grade EF58, M-13 motor, PS15 pantograph, LP402 headlights, Salon Car Naniwa headmark, TN coupler, Arnold coupler, C280 minimum radius