72038 EF15 Electric Locomotive (latest style, JoEtsu area) w/Sound EF56 the ED46 was the first

the ED46 was the first mainline electric locomotive to use a single-motor per axle configuration

this car epitomizes innovation while honoring tradition

Initially assigned to Niigata depot and later Niitsu depot

designed for use on steep gradient lines

saw 202 units built between 1947 and 1958

72038 EF15 Electric Locomotive (latest style, JoEtsu area) w/Sound EF56 the ED46 was the firstEquipped with the Quantum System, this model can produce sound even when operated with a non digital power supply controller. The 15th batch, equipped with cold resistant features such as snow plows, whistle covers, and defrosters, was deployed in Takasaki, Nagaoka, and East Niigata, and serves as the prototype. The roof is painted black (from entering Omiya Works), and the pantograph is the lightweight PS15 model, with an LA15 lightning arrester