Of the four EF81-300 locomotives that appeared for the Kanmon Tunnel, the first batch of locomotives, No. 301 and No. 302, were transferred to Uchigo Locomotive Depot in 1978 to replace the EF80s used on the Joban Line. Both locomotives were distinctive in that they were painted in the same red No. 13 color as the other EF81s due to visibility issues when used on the Joban Line. After being transferred to Tabata Locomotive Depot in 1982, they were also used to pull passenger trains such as the sleeper express 'Yuzuru' and express 'Towada' that run on the Joban Line. In 1985-86, they were transferred to Moji Locomotive Depot and were used again on the Kanmon section, but continued to be used in the red No. 13 color until they were scrapped.
Features
- Reproduces the 300 series from the time when it was active on the Joban Line
- H-rubber is reproduced in gray
- Roof is reproduced in black
- Manufacturer's plate is printed
- Number plate comes as a separate part 'EF81-301・302'
- Two 'Yuzuru' headmarks included
- Roof whistle・signal flare comes as a separate part
- Joban radio antenna parts included
- Front handrail (vertical) comes as a separate part
- Release lever already attached as a separate part
- See-through representation of the driver's cab
- Headlights are equipped with a constant lighting board and ON-OFF switch
- Headlights are lit by incandescent color LED
- Dummy coupler・self-coupled TN coupler included
- Uses wheels with box wheel center
- Uses power with flywheel
- Uses black bogie frame, black wheels
- Uses M-13 motor
Contents
Vehicles
- EF81-300 (1st generation)
Accessories
- Runner parts: Number plate
- Runner parts: Handrail
- Runner parts: Whistle cover, signal flare
- Runner parts: Head mark
- Runner parts: Joban radio antenna, jig
- Parts: Automatic coupling type dummy coupler
- Parts: Automatic coupling type TN coupler
- Parts: Dummy coupler receiver
