(04-29-2014, 09:37 PM)Super Wrote: Thanks Triple Tee
So thats what this set is called, Silver Swallow...wonder why?
I'm not sure what the meaning of the silver swallow is. A quick google mentions silver swallow as good luck, good fortune. The C62 was occasionally tandemed in heavy snow and the Silver Swallow C62 2 would lead.
So joining some dots, maybe it was a sign of good luck for the poor conditions. I'll let you be the judge...
http://galaxyrailway.com/C62/
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/国鉄C62形蒸気機関車
Run them through translate.google.com for english.
Also there is a reasonable priced one on Yahoo.
http://japamart.com/auctoolitem.php?url=...g138819479
Dale.