Introduce a foundational electric locomotive to your modern-era Japanese layout. This model depicts the pioneering EF65-1001 in its original early-production form, accurately representing the unique front-end styling that distinguished the first batch of this versatile class.
Key Features
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Faithfully captures the early design characteristic of having a visor above the cab windows but not above the headlight.
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Includes separate number plates for four different units (1001, 1008, 1010, 1012) for added flexibility.
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Features a warm-white LED headlight with a constant lighting circuit for realistic illumination.
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Equipped with a smooth M-13 motor and flywheel for steady, reliable pulling power at all speeds.
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Detailed with separate parts for the front handrails, signal flame tubes, and whistles, along with a correctly colored grey H-shaped pantograph.
Model the Original Design
This release focuses on the initial production variant, offering a specific and historically accurate option for modellers. It's the perfect choice for those building a fleet or scene set in the decades following the locomotive's introduction, before later modifications became common.
Product Information
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Scale: N-Gauge (1/160)
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Prototype: JR EF65-1000 Series (Early Production, No Visor over Headlight)
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Item Name: TOMIX 7114 EF65-1000 Series
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Power & Drive: M-13 motor with flywheel, DCC-ready.
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Details: Warm LED headlight, separate detail parts, TN couplers, negotiates tight curves.
Add a classic workhorse in its purest form to your roster. This detailed and smooth-running model is ideal for powering passenger or freight consists on a JR-era layout, providing both operational reliability and precise prototype appeal.