Just arrived today, the C-58 Ginga Steam Engine 6 Car Set

Really bought this just for the C-58 Steam Engine as it is exclusive to this set. Very similar to the C-57 but this toy is not Tender powered. Detailing is very nice with its drumhead and dual headlights. Side cab windows very detailed and embossed as are the rear cab windows although they are not trimmed out. Sadly no front facing windows. Love the wheels with the holes and the middle wheel is large and detailed. Would like to have seen this new steam engine with the new side rods like the new Gordon but these are fine. Might have been nice for a little detailing to be in the recessed square on the smoke deflectors as in the real train but not that bad. Tender is also nicely detailed and embossed. New type Tomy AA motor that runs smooth and quiet. Not sure why they used a long coupling on the engine for the tender but I think I will swap it out with some normal length black couplers and see if it looks better.

I was surprised that the 4 coaches are not wrapped in stickers but all painted but I am not a fan of painted on windows so I will probably just try to sell them. Another surprise is that the coaches are 3 different shades of blue. I am assuming that maybe the real one is like this? Also something I guess is reflective of the real coaches is that 2 of these are very detailed and embossed on one end with windows doors and lights.