The EF56 was born in 1937. It is a passenger DC electric locomotive that, along with the EF57, is a representative of the prewar Japanese National Railways. It is the first electric locomotive equipped with a steam generator (commonly known as SG) for heating passenger cars, eliminating the need to connect heating cars. Among the 12 EF56s manufactured, the primary type (1 to 7) is characterized by a rounded welded body, and in later years it was seen to be active on the Tohoku Main Line.

Combined with the 10-898 ​​postal/luggage train , which will be reproduced at the same time, and a single luggage car, it is ideal for reproducing the luggage train seen on the Tohoku Main Line and the reproduction of a regular train with old-fashioned passenger cars. is.

From this product, a slotless motor is adopted for the power unit, allowing you to enjoy smoother and quieter driving performance. In addition, the front wheel will be changed to a wheel without spokes.

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