C57 steam locomotive No. 180
The C57 is a passenger steam locomotive that succeeded the C55, and was in service until the retirement of JNR steam locomotives in December 1975.
The 180 was active mainly on the Uetsu Main Line and Ban'etsu West Line during the JNR era, and after retirement it was preserved at Niitsu Daiichi Elementary School, but was restored to service in 1999 and is currently active on the "SL Ban'etsu Monogatari" on the Ban'etsu West Line.
When the ATS-P, which was not originally equipped, was newly installed, the ATS generator was replaced with a larger one, a front snowplow was installed year-round, and from April 2024, the smoke chamber handle was replaced and the decorations on the chimney and other parts were removed, resulting in a change in appearance.
●High grade (HG) specifications
●The generator, which has become larger due to the ATS-P, and the snowplow, which can be installed year-round, are reproduced by new production
●The shape of the smoke chamber handle has been changed, and the appearance after April 2024, when the golden decorations on the chimney and water heater have disappeared, are reproduced
●The cab window is reproduced in an open state by new production
●The handrail is reproduced with a separate plastic part
●The leading wheel uses a plate wheel with a see-through shape
●The number plate is a separate part "C57-180 (black background)"
●The head mark "SL Banetsu Monogatari" is included
●A motor with a flywheel is installed inside the boiler section
●The headlights are equipped with a constant lighting board
●The headlights of the main body and coal car are on Light type (auxiliary lights do not light up)
● Cab light window can be opened and closed
● Release lever is reproduced with separate parts (front and rear)
● Tender's signal lights are integrated, lens is attached as separate part
● Front coupler for multiple-unit operation included
● Tender ATS on-board unit included as separate part
● Runner parts: Head mark
● Runner parts: Number plate
● Runner parts: Signal flare
● Runner parts: TN coupler for multiple units
● Runner parts: Arnold coupler for multiple units
● Runner parts: TN coupler for tender
● Runner parts: Handrails, etc.
● Parts: ATS on-board unit
● Parts: Water heater with pedestal
● Parts: Auxiliary weight