Continuation of BigLobe Plarail Museum

Phantom Gem 63: C-58じょうききかんしゃ　C-58 Steam Locomotive

At first we were hesitant to group it here, but it is now the right time to do so. The single C-58 3 car set was manufactured around 1970-1973, but the C-58 Set was only released in 1972 for around 1 year. Both boxes are one of the most difficult ones to find today. With a estimated price of 33000+ yen for the 3 car set and 68000+ yen for the set version at the worst condition, it is still far cheaper than the C-62 and the Blue D-51 Kisha. It is the only steam locomotive with 6 red wheels, a C sized battery fits in the body, first generation siderods, and the tender car & upper body mold is based on the D-51 at that time. Passenger car bound for Ueno is found in other sets during that time too. It seems that production rate is normal during that time, but the number of survivors are gradually decreasing over time. It is hardly ever found on flea markets and auction sites today. Today it is a monster of a Plarail that is sought after by both antique collectors and steam locomotive enthusiasts.