● Item Introduction

The EF58 was introduced in 1946 to meet the post-war passenger transport demands. Initially, it had a box-shaped body, but it was later upgraded with a streamlined body. A total of 172 units were built by 1958. Notably, unit 89, equipped with icicle cutters, was painted in Wine Red No. 2 and pulled event trains during the latter part of JNR's era in 1984. Although it was repainted in standard colors at times, it was the only EF58 with icicle cutters among the few remaining operational units, gaining popularity. It continued to pull various event trains until 1999 and is now preserved as an exhibit at the Omiya Railway Museum.

◆ The EF58, featuring icicle cutters and the distinctive Wine Red No. 2 livery, is now available in HO gauge. It is recommended as a locomotive for the 1-501 to 503 (HO) Series 12 passenger cars currently on sale, as well as for the 1-512 and 514 (HO) Oha Series 35 and 1-552 and 553 (HO)Passenger Car SUHA 43, scheduled for release in September.

◆ Product Features

• The model features the Series 89 locomotive painted in Wine Red No. 2.

• Reproduces the unique characteristics of the Utsunomiya depot locomotive, including the "Joetsu-type" with small front windows, icicle cutters, and electric heating indicator lights, but without a snowplow.

• Includes black rubber on the front windows and a whistle without a cover.

• Utilizes separate parts for handrails, jumper cables, and wipers to achieve detailed, three dimensional features.

• Accurately depicts the spoke-free appearance of both the driving wheels and leading wheels.

• Equipped with a flywheel-powered unit for smooth and stable running.

• Headlight features illumination with an LED in bulb color.

• Includes selectable number plates: "89," "90," "102," and "105."

• Prints the manufacturer's plate (Hitachi) with the distinctive "立" character.

• Prints safety device markings "P" and "SN," gauge markings "11.5," and inspection markings "4-3 Omiya Works."

• Minimum curve radius: R550