TAMU 500 Tank Car (Black, Nihon Sekiyu Yuso) - 2-Car Set
● This is a 15-ton capacity, 2-axle tank car designed exclusively for gasoline transport. It is a representative model of Japan's 2-axle tank cars; a total of 621 units were produced over a long period spanning from 1931 to 1960.
● Currently, unit TAMU 2920 is preserved and on display at the Railway Freight Museum in Mie Prefecture.
Product Features
● Easily combined with existing freight cars; allows for the simple creation of impressive train formations, ranging from short consists on local lines to long freight trains on main lines.
● Markings and details are reproduced to reflect the era around 1970—a time of transition from steam locomotives to the expansion of electrified sections. Perfectly suited for use with steam, electric, and diesel locomotives alike.
● Comes standard with Arnold-type couplers.
● Features black wheels that provide a sharp, realistic look to the undercarriage.
● Equipped with a suspension mechanism that ensures outstanding running performance and stability.
Set Contents
TAMU 2988 and TAMU 10520