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  1. JRF EF200 at Higashi-yodogawa

    JRF EF200 at Higashi-yodogawa

    EF200 leads freight at Higashi-yodogawa. JR Freight operates many trains in Tokaido line
  2. Kurofune, USS Susquehanna in 1853

    Kurofune, USS Susquehanna in 1853

    This EMU is IZUKYU series 2100 "Resort 21", colour scheme is extra "Kurofune". "Kurofune" means black ships in Japan. In 1853, the fleet of U.S.Navy calls at a port of Uraga as a ceremonial visit. The flagship is USS Susquehanna, it's a black ship. Admiral...
  3. JR series 485 HANA

    JR series 485 HANA

    The EMU is JR East "Joyful train", series 485 "HANA". Joyful train is a name for special passenger. JR East operates HANA for special train and charters. HANA means splendid.
  4. JRF EH200 at Hachioji

    JRF EH200 at Hachioji

    JR Freight Model: EH200 ------------------------------------------ Type1: EH200-901 Type2: EH200-1 to Manufactured: 2001- Purpose: Freight Drive: B-B + B-B Current: DC 1500V Output: 4520kW Gross weight: 134.40t
  5. MOW crane

    MOW crane

    This is the typical MOW crane for JR line. Also shovel type is exist.
  6. JRF EH500 at Shinokubo

    JRF EH500 at Shinokubo

    EH500 leads freight at Shinokubo. JR Freight operates few trains per day in Yamanote line.
  7. MOW leader

    MOW leader

    This is the typical MOW leader for JR line, various colour schemes are exist.
  8. CDK Deki3 (A-A)

    CDK Deki3 (A-A)

    This locomotive is CDK model Deki3, manufactured in 1922 by AEG in Sweden. Drive: A-A Current: DC 600V Output: 59.6kW Gross weight: 10.0t Size: 4.47m(L) x 2.10m(W) x 4.60m(H)
  9. TOEI E5000 (B-B+B-B)

    TOEI E5000 (B-B+B-B)

    This locomotive is TOEI model E5000, it's mission is send on EMU (Series 12-000, linear motor) to Magome yard. Magome yard in Asakusa line does not support the linear motor car.
  10. JRF EF65 at Yamate

    JRF EF65 at Yamate

    EF65 leads freight at Yamate. JR Negishi line is the origin of gasoline tanker trains for Tokyo metropolitan area.
  11. Limited express FUJI+HAYABUSA

    Limited express FUJI+HAYABUSA

    EF66 leads Limited express FUJI+HAYABUSA bound for Tokyo. FUJI comes from Oita and HAYABUSA comes from Kumamoto.
  12. JRF EF64 at Omiya

    JRF EF64 at Omiya

    EF64 leads freight at Omiya. Here's one of the popular points for railfan in JR Takasaki line.
  13. KINTETSU Express #5

    KINTETSU Express #5

    KINTETSU operates Limited express in Shima line, Toba line, Osaka line and Nagoya line. The EMU is series 23000, called "Ise-shima liner", manufactured in 1993.
  14. KINTETSU Express #4

    KINTETSU Express #4

    KINTETSU operates Limited express in Osaka line and Nagoya line. The EMU is series 21020, called "Urban liner next", manufactured in 2002.
  15. KINTETSU Express #3

    KINTETSU Express #3

    KINTETSU operates Limited express in Nara line and Kyoto line. The EMU is series 22000, called "ACE", manufactured in 1992.
  16. KINTETSU Express #2

    KINTETSU Express #2

    KINTETSU operates Limited express in Osaka line and Nagoya line. The EMU is series 21000, called "Urban liner plus", manufactured in 1988.
  17. KINTETSU Express #1

    KINTETSU Express #1

    KINTETSU operates Limited express in Nara line and Kyoto line. The EMU is series 12200, called "New snack car", manufactured since 1969.
  18. Limited express HARUKA

    Limited express HARUKA

    JR West operates Limited express HARUKA (=Kansai Airport Limited Express) as airport shuttle, bound for Kansai-kuko (=Kanku, Kansai-shin-kuko, Osaka international airport) from Kyoto. HARUKA reckons RAPIT as a rival.
  19. Limited express RAPIT

    Limited express RAPIT

    NANKAI operates Limited express RAPIT as airport shuttle, bound for Kansai-kuko (=Kanku, Kansai-shin-kuko, Osaka international airport) from Nanba. RAPIT reckons HARUKA as a rival.
  20. JRF EF65 at Nebukawa

    JRF EF65 at Nebukawa

    EF65 leads freight at Nebukawa. Here's one of a scenic point in JR Tokaido line. A sea on your right is the Pacific ocean.


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