November 2026
Picture of the Month
Every month we feature an interesting picture from our own archives. We will also add / change pictures in our gallery.
JR East’s All Freight Shinkansen. A former Yamagata Shinkansen E3 series unit (L69) was converted to be used for freight in 2026 and since March 2026 operates daily on the Tohoku Shinkansen between Morioka and Tokyo moving mostly, but not exclusively, fresh produce.
It usually operates in conjunction with a Yamabiko service. The train can carry up to 1,000 special containers which are loaded / unloaded at JR East’s Morioka Shinkansen Depot and JR East’s Tokyo Shinkansen Depot. The loading / unloading is automated.
Steam Locomotives
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Trams
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Freight Trains
Shinkansen
(Bullet Train)
Urban Networks
Limited Express Trains
Tourist Trains
Rural & non urban Local Lines
Inspection & Maintenance Trains
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