File:Plarail S-38 C56 160 SL Biwako Unboxing review and first run

Hi Guys and Gals here we have today the Plarail C56 number 160 SL Biwako, it is a cute little tender engine from Japan! We see it complete its first run on the tracks with the C57 (tender driven) and the C62 red traction rod version occupying the single outside track by using the Auto transfer station.

I bought this loco on ebay some time ago for around $30 and I finally get a chance to unbox and run it hehe (video making can have its drawbacks but I'm patient). The C56 160 comes with a blue type of observation car that goes at the back of the train. It did not want to start out of the box but this could have been because of getting knocked about during delivery.

The locomotive runs on a single AA battery which goes in from underneath by unscrewing the front wheel section, it runs extremely well and pulls 3 plarail coaches up and down hills and any other section of track with no drama whatsoever. The drive unit is very quiet but still provides a decent enough speed.

It did not come with any plakids but that's ok because it is still a great buy and I recommend adding this to your collection if you're a collector of these types of train :D

Thanks for watching!!