The Ou Main Line between Fukushima and Akita crosses the challenging Itaya Pass, a steep 33‰ gradient section that was notorious in the era of locomotive haulage. Steam and early DC electric locomotives such as the 4100, 4110, E10, and EF16 handled this route until 1968, when the powerful AC electric EF71 was introduced for both freight and passenger service. Even after JR privatization, EF71 locomotives continued to haul series 50 passenger cars on local services until August 1991, when the line between Fukushima and Yamagata was regauged and Shinkansen through service began.
This model set is inspired by the historic Farewell Itaya Pass set and reproduces an EF71 paired with two OhaFu series 50 passenger cars. The set is presented in the same red paper box and sleeve as the original release and includes stickers of station nameplates and destination signs used on the series 50 cars. All trains are equipped with TN couplers.
Key features
- Authentic EF71 and OhaFu series 50 pairing modeled after the Farewell Itaya Pass set
- Red paper box and sleeve packaging
- Stickers showing station nameplates for the Ou Main Line switchback stations of the era and destination signs for the series 50 cars
- All trains fitted with TN couplers for reliable operation and compatibility
EF71 features
- Reproduced jumper plug on the skirt compatible with series 20 passenger cars
- Reproduced head mark stay on the front through door
- Newly reproduced sash style driver cab side window
- Separate parts for number plates [EF71-2, 5, 7, 10]
- See-through driver cab
- Signal flare and whistle supplied as separate parts
- H rubber reproduced in gray
- Front vertical handrail supplied as a separate runner part
- Release lever supplied as a separate part
- Dummy coupler included
- Headlights equipped with a constant lighting board and on-off switch
- Warm white LEDs for headlight illumination
- Wheels with box wheel centers and rubber tires
- Black bogie frames and black wheels
- Flywheel-equipped power drive with M-13 motor
OhaFu series 50 features
- JR mark, affiliation mark Aki Aki, and car numbers Ohafu 50-2337 and Ohafu 50-2365 printed
- Shoe pads and side door rails printed
- Taillights equipped with a constant lighting board (conductor compartment side only) and an on-off switch
- Newly manufactured jumper plug parts installed
- Compatible with interior lighting kit TOMIX 0733
Train composition
- EF71
- OhaFu 50-2337
- OhaFu 50-2365
Accessories
- Runner parts: front vertical handrail
- Runner parts: front license plate
- Runner parts: side license plate
- Runner parts: manufacturer's plate
- Runner parts: electric heating indicator light
- Runner parts: whistle and signal flare
- Runner parts: head mark (oval)
- Runner parts: head mark (round)
- Parts: dummy coupler
- Parts: dummy coupler holder
- Parts: Arnold coupler
- Parts: sink pipe
- Stickers: station nameplates, destination signs, and additional decals
This detailed model set is ideal for collectors and model railroaders seeking an accurate reproduction of the EF71 and series 50 passenger cars that worked the challenging Itaya Pass section of the Ou Main Line.
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