Launched GF40U-FI, an electronically controlled fuel injection device. Launched the industry's first glow gasoline engine Launched 2-stroke 55cc gasoline engine GT55 Obtained certification after undergoing expanded examination with ISO14001 as the Futaba Group site Launched the first model engine equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection systemĬompleted factory building and engine test building at Nara factoryĪnnounced the first bioethanol engine and dedicated bioethanol fuel for model engines that are environmentally friendly. Experience Southeast Ohios Small Town Charm by Discovering its Artists. field (R / C car circuit mini SL running field) on the premises of the Nara factory Wooden Toy Company & Great American Steam Locomotive Museum. Started manufacturing and selling live steam locomotivesĪcquired the planned site for the Nara Factory in Ando Town, Nara Prefecture.ĭeveloped a 4-cycle engine with a supercharger for modelsīecame a member of Futaba Corporation Group.Ĭompletion of O.S. Started mass production of 4-cycle engine for models Successful mass production of rotary engine for modelsĭevelopment of Japan's first scavenging glow engine Relocated the head office and factory to Hirano Baba-cho, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka (currently Imagawa 3-chome) Started production of model radio control equipment The fire is created in the firebox using coal, this in turn. in Kumata-cho, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka Locomotive boiler The two essential ingredients to make a steam engine work are fire and water. Received the FAI Paul Tissandier Diploma in 1984, the highest honor in the aviation world.Īlso widely known among fans in Japan as an avid live steam locomotive enthusiast.Įstablished Ogawa Seisakusho in Tanabe Honmachi, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, and started manufacturing and selling model engine TYPE-1.Įstablished Ogawa Seiki Co., Ltd.

Received a special award at a student science model fair, which becomes the start of model engine building. For some reason the UI should scale automatically for the Steam Deck upon launch, but you have to manually change the UI scale setting in the interface. Highly fond of tinkering with machines from childhood.Īdvances to an industrial school to learn actual technology where engineering fundamentals were acquired. First was the evolution of the railroad: the combination of the steam locomotive and a permanent travel way of metal rails. will always seek 'quality and performance' with worldwide users.īorn in 1917 in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. engines, modern precision machinery and carefully selected top quality materials are employed to ensure consistent performance and long life. 10 engine up to the larger Five cylinder radial four-stroke 3.0 engine. engine production history introduced the world's first model rotary engine, and, more recently, Electronic Fuel Injection system engine ranging from the small displacement. The high standards of skilled craftsmanship that have been developed through the 80 years of O.S. 6-15, 3-Chome Imagawa Higashisumiyoshi-ku Osaka 546-0003 is one of the world leading companies devoted solely to the manufacture of model engines and Live Steam Locomotives.

Factory town steam locomotive