ED79 Electric Locomotive (Single Pantograph)
The electric locomotives that supported the passage of passenger and freight cars through the Seikan Tunnel.
The ED79 is a dual-purpose alternating current electric locomotive, specifically designed for the Seikan Tunnel, which
opened in 1988. The locomotive was built for the unique environment inside the Seikan Tunnel, and it operates by hauling
passenger trains with a single unit and freight trains with a double unit in tandem. In its later years, the locomotive's
appearance was updated and had its original lower-crossed pantograph replaced with a single-arm pantograph.
For this product features a slotless motor, thus the model number, price, and JAN code will be updated.
windshield wipers on the front window glass will be changed to a silver color.
Features
① The locomotive was assigned to JR Hokkaido and then modified in 2010 to have a single-arm pantograph on the two ends
sides
Couplers:
• Uses arnold couplers, replacement knuckle couplers are included
Details:
• Optional maker's plates: "Toshiba," "Hitachi," "Mitsubishi“
• Quick headmark compatibility
Other:
• slotless motor, capable of hauling full-length sleeper limited express