This loco was built in 1958 by Tōshiba. It was withdrawn from service in 1985, but was reinstated in 1987 to Miyahara Depot in Ōsaka, where it has been based ever since for use on special event trains. It was repainted into its original all-over brown livery to coincide with the restoration of observation car Maite492. In 2006, this locomotive was featured in the movie Tabi No Okurimono 0:00 Hatsu (“Departing Osaka Station at 0:00”).

Order By November 20, 2008

Delivery Expected April 2009