● Item Introduction

The electric locomotives that supported the passage of passenger and freight cars through the Seikan Tunnel.

● The ED79 is a dual-purpose alternating current electric locomotive, specifically designed for the Seikan Tunnel, which opened in 1988. The locomotive was built for the unique environment inside the Seikan Tunnel, and it operates by hauling passenger trains with a single unit and freight trains with a double unit in tandem. In its later years, the locomotive's appearance was updated and had its original lower-crossed pantograph replaced with a single-arm pantograph.

◆ For this product features a slotless motor, thus the model number, price, and JAN code will be updated. Additionally, the windshield wipers on the front window glass will be changed to a silver color.

 

Composition of Trains