This afternoon I'll be turning the spotlight on diesel and hybrid trains. First: the KiHa e200 and the HB e210 series:pic.twitter.com/v5LvoRmPX9
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Up til now this thread has mostly dealt with new models--we're about to get into older ones, and lemme tell ya...there are LOTS of pics...
Starting off with the KiHa 100 and 110 series trains; these are one-man trains common in rural areas.pic.twitter.com/TYkQNoZuiq
Because they serve a wide variety of routes, there's some variation in internal layout.pic.twitter.com/F9zHj0clsR
Various color schemes, too, unique to different parts of the country...or, in the last case, just for fun :)pic.twitter.com/JRovVFgnwI
The KiHa 100 series was common in the parts of Japan ravaged by the tsunami; this commemorative train is called "TOHOKU EMOTION"pic.twitter.com/3pjoHBObfj
Moving on, we have the KiHa 141 series, common in Hokkaido and parts of Tohoku. Another one-man design; you pay as you board.pic.twitter.com/jDdfLkoiHe
On very special occasions, a deluxe version of this model is hooked up to a steam locomotive for excursions.pic.twitter.com/TOqq5r8M7R
Closing off today's thread with a celebration of the KiHa 40 series. A true legend among Japanese trains; used all over the country.pic.twitter.com/pslcwiIGQS
There are so many goddamn variants of this train; these ones are from Hokkaido and Tohokupic.twitter.com/IC5Zj9gziO
KiHa 40 is used for some rapid and express runs to the northernmost point of Japan, Wakkanaipic.twitter.com/eO57zOi09g
Older color schemes from before the privatization of Japan National Railwayspic.twitter.com/w59kFYRcN7
Many were lost during the tsunami... ...but Tohoku comes back strong.pic.twitter.com/ehmuM2eG5V
Gorgeous color scheme on this one, South Hokkaido Rail Companypic.twitter.com/hb9uz1kj1e
This is technically the same model, but rebuilt for special "resort" tripspic.twitter.com/AiUUnpsB1R
Some nice variants from Kyushu; check out the fourth pic hot damnpic.twitter.com/fkfIWKhIMb
Trying to post all these before I run to the bus lmao...some central Japan versions herepic.twitter.com/aphQEvUNe8
KiHa 40 series is bae. Need them in the USA!! This concludes today's trainpoasting, we hope you've enjoyed your journey.pic.twitter.com/vdHyqCXfRK
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