485 series
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The is a limited express
electric multiple unit
type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways
(JNR), and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company
(JR East), and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company
(JR West) and Kyushu Railway Company
(JR Kyushu) in Japan
.
and Sanyō Main Line from 1 October 1964 to 9 March 1975, as well as on the Hokuriku Main Line
. Operated where JR West and JR Kyushu now operate. Was withdrawn in 1985.
. Operated by JR East.
service. The original design was closely based on the bonnet-style 181 series EMU, with ceilings 12.5 cm higher being the primary difference. However, trains produced from 1972 onwards, starting with the 485-200 series, featured a new design with a cab adapted from the 583 series
sleeper expresses, which became the standard on nearly all subsequent JNR limited-express EMUs. Hence the 183 series
, 381 series
, and 781 series
trainsets all share the same basic design with the 485 series.
On July 27, 1981, a derailment caused units 485-117 to 484-221 and 481-53 to be damaged and scrapped.
485 series trains are also used on the Raichō
and Super Raichō services from 1968 until the service ended in March 2011. These trains sometimes utilize a panoramic cab car (numbered KuRo 481-2000) which is a "Green Car
".
The Inaho
and Hokuetsu
services have used 485 and 485-3000 series trains since 1969.
The Hitachi
service used 485 series trainsets from 1969 to 1998, when it was replaced by Super Hitachi and Fresh Hitachi services.
The Tsugaru
service has used 485-3000 series trains since 2002, when the service started.
The Noto
has used a single 6-car 485 series train since March 2010, replacing the previous 489 series
train.
Currently owned by JR East and (formerly) JR West and JR Kyushu, they also operate in JR Hokkaido area on regular Hakuchō services and in JR Central and JR Shikoku areas on extra services.
.
The Hana, Yamanami and Seseragi Joyful Train versions are available in model form from Micro Ace
Limited express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.- Japan :...
electric multiple unit
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways
Japanese National Railways
, abbreviated or "JNR", was the national railway network of Japan from 1949 to 1987.-History:The term Kokuyū Tetsudō "state-owned railway" originally referred to a network of railway lines operated by nationalized companies under the control of the Railway Institute following the nationalization...
(JNR), and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company
East Japan Railway Company
is the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo....
(JR East), and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company
West Japan Railway Company
, also referred to as , is one of the Japan Railways Group companies and operates in western Honshū. It has its headquarters in Kita-ku, Osaka.-History:...
(JR West) and Kyushu Railway Company
Kyushu Railway Company
The , also referred to as , is one of the constituent companies of Japan Railways Group . It operates intercity rail services in Kyushu, Japan and the JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Beetle hydrofoil service across the Tsushima Strait between Fukuoka and Busan, South Korea.When Japan Railways was divided in...
(JR Kyushu) in Japan
Japan
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481 series
Introduced in 1964, the 481 series trains ran on the Tsubame service on the Tōkaidō Main LineTokaido Main Line
The is the busiest trunk line of the Japan Railways Group , connecting Tōkyō and Kōbe stations. It is long, not counting its many freight feeder lines around the major cities...
and Sanyō Main Line from 1 October 1964 to 9 March 1975, as well as on the Hokuriku Main Line
Hokuriku Main Line
The is a 358.3 kilometer line of the West Japan Railway Company from Maibara Station in Maibara, Shiga to Naoetsu Station in Jōetsu, Niigata. It serves the Hokuriku region on the northern central coast of Honshū, the largest island of Japan, as well as offering connections to the regions of...
. Operated where JR West and JR Kyushu now operate. Was withdrawn in 1985.
483 series
Introduced in 1965, operated on the Tōhoku Main Line (Yamabiko service), and the Jōban LineJoban Line
The is a railway line in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company . It begins at Nippori Station in Taitō, Tokyo and follows the Pacific coasts of Chiba, Ibaraki, and Fukushima Prefectures before the line officially ends at Iwanuma Station in Iwanuma, Miyagi...
. Operated by JR East.
485 series
Introduced in 1968, the trains initially ran from Osaka to Aomori on the HakuchōHakucho (train)
The and are Japanese limited express train services which operate between and via the undersea Seikan Tunnel. The services are operated by East Japan Railway Company and Hokkaido Railway Company respectively...
service. The original design was closely based on the bonnet-style 181 series EMU, with ceilings 12.5 cm higher being the primary difference. However, trains produced from 1972 onwards, starting with the 485-200 series, featured a new design with a cab adapted from the 583 series
583 series
The are limited express electric multiple unit types introduced in 1967 by Japanese National Railways and operated by East Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company on through services express Kitaguni and other special trains....
sleeper expresses, which became the standard on nearly all subsequent JNR limited-express EMUs. Hence the 183 series
183 series
The is a limited express EMU introduced in 1972 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company...
, 381 series
381 series
The is a tilting DC electric multiple unit introduced in 1973 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by West Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by Central Japan Railway Company in Japan.-JR West:...
, and 781 series
781 series
The was an AC electric multiple unit formerly operated by Japan National Railways and later Hokkaido Railway Company on limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, between 1980 and 2007.-4-car sets :...
trainsets all share the same basic design with the 485 series.
On July 27, 1981, a derailment caused units 485-117 to 484-221 and 481-53 to be damaged and scrapped.
485 series trains are also used on the Raichō
Raicho
The was a limited express train operated by the West Japan Railway Company between and in Japan until March 2011, using portions of the Tōkaidō Main Line, Kosei Line, and Hokuriku Main Line....
and Super Raichō services from 1968 until the service ended in March 2011. These trains sometimes utilize a panoramic cab car (numbered KuRo 481-2000) which is a "Green Car
First class travel
First class is the most luxurious class of accommodation on a train, passenger ship, airplane, or other conveyance. It is usually much more expensive than business class and economy class, and offers the best amenities.-Aviation:...
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The Inaho
Inaho
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company , which runs from to and .-Service pattern:Three return workings daily operate between Niigata and Akita, with a further four return workings between Niigata and Sakata.Inaho services stop at the following...
and Hokuetsu
Hokuetsu
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company , which runs between and .-History:The Hokuetsu was first introduced from 1 March 1970 as a limited express operating between and...
services have used 485 and 485-3000 series trains since 1969.
The Hitachi
Hitachi (Japanese train)
is the general name for limited express train services operated by East Japan Railway Company on the Jōban Line between Ueno Station in Tokyo and Iwaki in Fukushima Prefecture and Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture....
service used 485 series trainsets from 1969 to 1998, when it was replaced by Super Hitachi and Fresh Hitachi services.
The Tsugaru
Tsugaru (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company , which runs from to and via the Tōhoku Main Line and Ōu Main Line.-Service pattern:...
service has used 485-3000 series trains since 2002, when the service started.
The Noto
Noto (train)
The is a seasonal overnight express train service operated by East Japan Railway Company , which runs between Ueno Station in Tokyo and Kanazawa via the Shinetsu Main Line and Hokuriku Main Line. The journey takes approximately seven hours...
has used a single 6-car 485 series train since March 2010, replacing the previous 489 series
489 series
The is a limited express EMU type introduced in 1972 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated in Japan by East Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company ....
train.
Currently owned by JR East and (formerly) JR West and JR Kyushu, they also operate in JR Hokkaido area on regular Hakuchō services and in JR Central and JR Shikoku areas on extra services.
Variants
- 485 series (original) (from 1968)
- 485-200 series (from 1972)
- 485-300 series (from 1974)
- 485-1000 series (from 1976)
- 485-1500 series (from 1974)
- 485-3000 series (converted from former 485-1000 series trains from 1996 until 2001)
- Joyful TrainJoyful Trainis the name given to railway rolling stock or train sets operated by the JR Group in Japan primarily for charters, special events, tourist excursions, and other similar purposes.-History:...
variants
Models
The 485 series (except Joyful Train versions) is available in model form from TomixTomix
Tomix is model railway brand of the Japanese company Tomytec, a subsidiary of toy manufacturer Takara Tomy .-Product outline:...
.
The Hana, Yamanami and Seseragi Joyful Train versions are available in model form from Micro Ace
See also
- 489 series489 seriesThe is a limited express EMU type introduced in 1972 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated in Japan by East Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company ....