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  1. Shin katsuragawa kyoryo, JR chuo line at torisawa #5

    Shin katsuragawa kyoryo, JR chuo line at torisawa #5

    The EMU is series E257, manufactured since 2001.
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  2. Shin katsuragawa kyoryo, JR chuo line at torisawa #4

    Shin katsuragawa kyoryo, JR chuo line at torisawa #4

    This is the oldest EMU in chuo line, series 115 manufactured since 1962, colour scheme is "Nagano" by JR.
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    • Category: Scenic Views
  3. Shin katsuragawa kyoryo, JR chuo line at torisawa #3

    Shin katsuragawa kyoryo, JR chuo line at torisawa #3

    This is the oldest EMU in chuo line, series 115 manufactured since 1962, colour scheme is "Nagano" by JR.
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    • Category: Scenic Views
  4. Shin katsuragawa kyoryo, JR chuo line at torisawa #2

    Shin katsuragawa kyoryo, JR chuo line at torisawa #2

    This is the oldest EMU in chuo line, series 115 manufactured since 1962, colour scheme is original "Yamasuka" by JNR.
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    • Category: Bridges and Trestles
  5. Shin katsuragawa kyoryo, JR chuo line at torisawa #1

    Shin katsuragawa kyoryo, JR chuo line at torisawa #1

    This bridge is Shin katsuragawa kyoryo, it's a one of famous spots in JR chuo line. The EMU is series 201, manufactured since 1979 and will be retire untill Mar. 2008.
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    • Category: International Passenger Trains
  6. Limited express N'EX, JR series 253

    Limited express N'EX, JR series 253

    This EMU is JR series 253, manufactured by "The kinki sharyo" and "Tokyu car" since Dec. 1990. N'EX (=Narita EXpress) is composed by 3, 6, 9 or 12 cars. It's rival is "Skyliner" operated by Keisei electric railway. Therefor, design concept is "Value added...
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  7. Nice body, 300km/h !

    Nice body, 300km/h !

    This train is Super express NOZOMI in Tokaido shinkansen. The EMU, series 500 has full powered cars for 300km/h, it looks like cockpit of airplane.
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  8. JR Series 115 type1500

    JR Series 115 type1500

    This EMU is JR series 115 type 1500 in JR Jyoetsu line.
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  9. Super Hakucho, JR Series 789

    Super Hakucho, JR Series 789

    This train is Limited Express Super Hakucho bound for Hakodate (Hokkaido pref.) via Tsugaru channel under the sea from Hachinohe (Aomori pref.). The EMU is JR series 789.
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  10. Royal engine, JR EF5861

    Royal engine, JR EF5861

    This is the Royal engine, JR EF5861. EF5861 leads royal train and special train in JR lines. JR model EF58 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type1: EF581 to EF5859, EF5862 to EF58175 Type2: EF5860 to EF5861 Manufactured: 1946, 1951-1958 Purpose...
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    • Category: International Locomotives and Rolling Stock
  11. Mountaineer, JR EF63

    Mountaineer, JR EF63

    These locomotives are mountaineer, model JR EF63. EF63 climbs usui pass in JR Shinetsu line, it's inclination is 33 0/00. Currently, usui pass was disused and alternated by Nagano shinkansen. JR, Model: EF63 ---------------------------------------------------- Type1: EF631 Type2: EF632 to...
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  12. JR Freight, EF200

    JR Freight, EF200

    EF200-1 is an electric locomotive for high speed, heavy freight train. This colour scheme is standard of JR Freight. JR Freight, Model: EF200 ---------------------------------------------------- Type1: EF200-901 Type2: EF200-1 to 20 Manufactured: 1990, 1992 Purpose: Freight Drive...
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  13. New generation series E231, JR East

    New generation series E231, JR East

    This EMU is new generation series E231, developed by JR East. Power controller of series E231 is VVVF (Variable Voltage Variable Frequency) and TIMS (Train Information Management System) monitors and controls the EMU by computers. Series E231 manufactured since 1999, 8 types are operating...
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    • Category: Transit, Light Rail and Commuter
  14. Silent switcher, JR Freight DE11 type2000

    Silent switcher, JR Freight DE11 type2000

    This switcher is JR Freight model DE11 type 2000, developed in 1979 aim for silent switching. Type 2000 equips full covered type skirt and silencer for exhaust. JR Freight Model DE11 Type2000 ---------------------------------------------------------------- DE112001 to DE112004...
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    • Category: International Locomotives and Rolling Stock
  15. JR C57180

    JR C57180

    JR East appeals Banetsu Monogatari (Banetsu-saisen line) at Shinagawa station. Steam locomotive, C57180 leads coach, series 12.
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    • Category: International Museums and Tourist Railways
  16. JR series 165

    JR series 165

    Series165 was major EMU for Express in DC lines. Since 1980's JNR and JR increase Limited express and decrease express, so many cars retired and the remainder operate for Rapid. Series165 owned by JR East was retired untill 2003. JR (Japan Railways), Series:165...
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  17. AMBITIOUS JAPAN !

    AMBITIOUS JAPAN !

    JR Central (= JR Tokai) appeals AMBITIOUS JAPAN ! campaign since Sep. 20th, 2003. Series 700 and series 300 are papered by campaign sign and mark.
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  18. DREAM CAMPAIGN

    DREAM CAMPAIGN

    JR East appeal DREAM CAMPAIGN with Tokyo Disney Land, since Jul. 20th 2003 to Apr 11th 2004 on. Series 200 is papered by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto and Chip'n Dale.
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  19. JR Freight Kasha-idoki (switcher)

    JR Freight Kasha-idoki (switcher)

    In Japan, switchers is called "Kasha-ido-ki" (=Freight car mover). Kasha-ido-ki have no traffic controle system, such as ATC (Automatic Traffic Controle system) or ATS (Automatic Train Stopper system). So, Kasha-ido-ki is allowed work only on the premises, such as station, factory and...
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    • Category: Industrial and critters
  20. DRAGON BALL

    DRAGON BALL

    "DragonBox" is DVD video title of "DRAGON BALL" (Japanese famous animation). These stickers are advertisement for it's sale by subscription. This car is series 205 in JR Yamanote line. Photo: Mar. 6th, 2004, Tokyo stn. Japan
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    • Category: International Locomotives and Rolling Stock


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