EF81 95 Rainbow-painted locomotive
The EF81 was introduced in 1968 as a dual-purpose electric locomotive capable of hauling both passenger and freight
trains. Unit 95 was repainted in a rainbow color scheme in 1987 to serve as the locomotive for the "Super Express Rainbow."
Its vibrant cherry red paint and the large "EF81" logo prominently displayed on the side of the body are its most distinctive
features and even after the retirement of the "Super Express Rainbow," its livery has been maintained, and it is currently in
use as the locomotive for chartered trains such as the Cassiopeia Cruise and Cassiopeia Kiko.
A new addition to KATO's EF81 series is here! The 95th unit has been updated with an improved logo design and will be
released as a standalone product. It is well-suited as the locomotive for the upcoming release of the E26 Series 'Cassiopeia
Cruise'/'Cassiopeia'.
① Includes the 'EF81' logo with different fonts and angles on the seaside and mountain side.
② Features the vertically long electric heater indicator light and the removal traces of the Jōban radio antenna on the roof.
③ The 'JR East Japan' nameplate is printed below the driver's cab window on the 1-end side, above the conversion notation.
④ The front/side wipers and vertical bars are depicted in silver, while the H rubber is depicted in black.
⑤ Inspection markings '21-9 Akita Comprehensive Vehicle Center,' conversion notation '10.0,' and safety device markings 'P'
and 'Ps' printed.
⑥Snap-fit number plate: 'EF81 95,' manufacturer's plate: 'Hitachi,' and two 'Cassiopeia' quick headmarks are included.
⑦ The EF81 logo paint on the side windows has been omitted.
⑧ Headlights: warm white LED.
⑨ Slotless motor.