JR Class EH500 Electric Locomotive (1st Series)
The Class EH500 is an articulated (two-unit) AC/DC electric locomotive introduced by JR Freight in March 2000.
Assigned to the Sendai General Railway Depot, Class EH500 units primarily haul freight trains between the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Tohoku region.
Units 1 and 2 are classified as the "1st Series" and are distinguished by headlights and tail lights positioned at the bottom of the front end, a large "JRF" mark, and the "Kintaro" logo placed in a high position.
Currently, Unit 2 has been modified to match standard units by removing the "JRF" mark and adopting the standard "Kintaro" logo, while Unit 1 remains in its original configuration.
● Replicates the Class EH500 1st Series appearance featuring the "JRF" mark
● Replicates the configuration with the large, forced-ventilation type ventilator on the roof of the No. 2 end unit
● Replicates the appearance with the GPS antenna removed
● Equipped with a constant-lighting circuit board for headlights
● Headlights illuminated by warm-white LEDs
● Uncoupling lever pre-installed as a separate part
● Vertical front handrails included as separate parts
● "JRF" mark, "Kintaro" mark, and "JR FREIGHT" mark pre-printed
● Number plates included as separate parts ("EH500-1" and "EH500-2")
● Power pickup from all axles
● All-axle drive system
● Signal flare, whistle, and radio antenna included as separate parts
● Dummy coupler and automatic-type TN coupler included
● Powered by a motor with a flywheel
● Gray bogie frames and silver wheels
● M-13 motor used