The DF50 series is a diesel-electric locomotive manufactured to replace steam locomotives on sub-main lines.
It was deployed throughout Japan except Hokkaido and was also used to pull sleeper express trains, but was retired in 1983 due to the increase in the number of DD51 series.
Features
- Prestige model with parts already installed
- Reproduces the early DF50 model
- The underfloor cooling system is horizontal
- The side filter cover is cross-shaped
- Uses KM heads so that the headlights appear silver when turned off
- The car number can be selected using a transfer sheet, and a number plate made of an etched plate or directly attached to the car body and a transfer sheet base are also included
- A large snowplow is attached (detachable)
- The H-rubbers are black to recreate the appearance of the through door without the H-rubber
- The flue on the roof is long
- The car body markings are reproduced by printing
- The district nameplate is printed with 'Rice'
- The manufacturer's plate is included as a separate part
- The headlights are illuminated with incandescent LEDs and have an ON-OFF switch
- Spoke wheels are used
- The coupler uses KD No. 5
- The power terminal is equipped inside the duct on the roof
- The following parts are planned to be installed in metal>
・Various handrails・Wipers・Release lever・Air hose・Tablet catcher・Protector - The following parts are planned to be installed with plastic parts>
・Carriage step - Minimum radius R600 passable
Accessories
- Runner parts: Number plate
- Runner parts: Base for vehicle number transfer sheet
- Runner parts: Manufacturer's plate, end markings
- Transfer sheet (metal): Vehicle number
