Steam Locomotive C57 No. 1 was refurbished in 1979 to pull Steam Locomotive Train "Yamaguchi" on Yamaguchi Line. Because of its well-balanced elegant form, steam locomotive C57 is nicknamed "Fair Lady" and, still now, runs the 62.3 km stretch between Shin-Yamaguchi and Tsuwano on Yamaguchi Line in about 2 hours. It is the steam locomotive which celebrates the 40th anniversary since the start of operation of the steam locomotive train “Yamaguchi”. 

The main steam locomotive to draw “Yamaguchi” is C57 1 and it is an indispensable item to draw passenger car set of series 35 4000. As seen in prototype, double heading with the D51 200 locomotive is also applicable.

FEATURES:

 • The scale model is based on the locomotive which has been in service as “Yamaguchi” since Sep., 2017, and as “Kita Biwako (North Biwa Lake)” in summer and autumn of 2018. 

• It is painted in subdued matt black like D51 200. 

• Details such as bands, deflectors, inspection window frames or the cylinder rims are reproduced with decorative golden color. The smoke room door handle, boiler handrails and check valves are represented in silver. 

• Equipped with power unit with coreless motor and flywheel to realize stable running performance. 

• Headlight goes on with light bulb color LED. (Tender lights do not function.) 

• Double heading is possible by exchanging the coupler using the attached coupler for double heading. 

• Letterings including the manufacturer’s plate, etc. are printed on the body. Selectable number plates are packed with the product on black and red ground color for choice. 

• Head mark “Steam Locomotive Yamaguchi” and “Steam Locomotive Kita Biwako (North Biwa Lake)” are included in the package.