Command Japan's iconic AC/DC locomotive fleet with this prestige-model EF81 featuring dual-head couplers and bill. This HO-scale masterpiece includes etched metal number plates, bulb-colored LED headlights, pre-printed headmarks, and factory-installed metal handrails, pantograph, wipers, and signal flame tubes.
Key Features
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Prestige model with dual-head coupler equipped with bill and signal flame tube
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Newly manufactured skirt with decompression device attached to bi-head coupler
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Equipped with both independent and tight binocular couplers
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License plate: Cut-out car numbers 134 and 136 with etched metal number plate included
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License plate: Printed plate for 139, 140, and 141
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Electric heating indicator light: Removable using drill jig
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Includes pre-printed headmarks: Cassiopeia, North Star, Hokuriku, Akebono
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H rubber parts reproduced in black
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Integrated plate wheel core
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Headlight illuminated by bulb-colored LED
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Power terminals installed inside roof resistor cover
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Name tag printed "Tada" with name tag stickers included
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Body signs and JR markings pre-printed
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Minimum radius: R600 (except S alignment)
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Metal parts pre-installed: Pantograph, various handrails, wipers, signal flame pipes
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Plastic parts pre-installed: Bogie step, whistle, air hose
Why Choose This
Operate the ultimate JR East dual-head coupler EF81 with prestige-model craftsmanship. You get etched metal number plates, bulb-colored LED headlights, four pre-printed headmarks, and factory-installed metal details. Perfect for Cassiopeia, North Star, Hokuriku, or Akebono sleeper express operations through minimum R600 curves.
Product Information
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Product: JR EF81 Type (Dual-head Coupler Prestige Model)
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Scale: HO (1/87)
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Manufacturer: TOMIX
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Prototype: EF81 AC/DC electric locomotive (developed 1968)
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Owner: JR East (rose pink to Red No. 2 paint)
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Special feature: Dual-head coupler with bill (modified for train factory transfer operations)
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Couplers: Independent and tight binocular couplers
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License plates: Etched metal (134, 136) and printed (139, 140, 141)
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Headlights: Bulb-colored LED
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Headmarks included: Cassiopeia, North Star, Hokuriku, Akebono (pre-printed)
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Minimum curve radius: R600 (except S alignment)
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Metal pre-installed parts: Pantograph, handrails, wipers, signal flame pipes
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Plastic pre-installed parts: Bogie step, whistle, air hose
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Includes: Etched number plate runners, printed number plate runners, maker's plate, end marking, headmark runners, electric heating indicator light, drill jig, name tag sticker
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Power: From rails (no batteries, fuel, or paint included)
This TOMIX HO-scale EF81 Prestige Model brings ultimate JR East dual-head coupler locomotive excellence to your layout. With etched metal number plates, bulb-colored LED headlights, factory-installed metal details, and four pre-printed headmarks for Cassiopeia, North Star, Hokuriku, and Akebono services, this masterpiece conquers R600 curves with precision.
