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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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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