Honor a revered chapter of Japanese railway heritage with the KATO 3050 N-Gauge EF58 60 Imperial Train Reserve Locomotive. Modelled after unit 60 as it appeared in 1979 as the reserve engine for the Imperial Train, this finely crafted replica captures distinguished decoration and deep, authentic body coloring. Every glance reveals craftsmanship worthy of a place on your layout.

Key Features

• Dedicated body reproducing the distinctive decorations of unit 60

• Late-period 1979 form with small-window H rubber and Yoroido air filters

• Rich, realistic body color

• Integrated body detailing including stainless decorative band, number plate, and maker's plate

• Headlight with hachimaki-style rim reproduced

• Removable Rising Sun flag for Imperial Train No. 1 consist operation

• Cab interior represented with control panel, seat, and see-through cabin

• PS14 pantograph in silver molded parts

• Accurate body lettering

• Arnold coupler in silver fitted as standard, with spare knuckle coupler included

• Working headlight using warm white LED

• Flywheel-equipped GM-5 motor power unit

• Length: 141mm

Why Choose This
Collectors drawn to Imperial Train history will value the rare chance to own unit 60 in its reserve-era configuration. The dedicated tooling, removable flag, and detailed cab set this model apart from ordinary releases. Its smooth flywheel drive ensures dependable running, so this tribute performs as beautifully as it displays.

Product Information

• Product Code: 3050

• Scale: N-Gauge

• Model: EF58 60 Imperial Train Reserve Locomotive

• Prototype Era: 1979 (Showa 54), Aichi Tree Planting Festival reserve duty

• Length: 141mm

• Motor: GM-5 with flywheel

• Headlight: Warm white LED, illuminated

• Pantograph: PS14 (silver molded parts)

• Couplers: Arnold coupler (silver) standard, knuckle coupler (silver) included for exchange

• Detailing: Stainless decorative band, number plate, maker's plate, accurate body lettering

• Cab: Control panel, seat, see-through interior

• Flag: Removable Rising Sun flag included

Bring a piece of railway prestige to your collection with the KATO 3050 N-Gauge EF58 60 Imperial Train Reserve Locomotive, ready to lead your finest consist with quiet dignity.