April 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.
The JR East Tokyo Rolling Stock Center Yamanote Line Oi Depot. View from Oimachi tracks (new mall).
This depot has two levels , which is unique in Japan. The top level seen here with 23 tracks and an underground level with 22 tracks. In total the depot has capacity for 486 cars. Routine maintenance and inspections are carried out at this depot.
All the Yamanote Line units are currently11 car 235-0 series. Next to the Yamanote Line Depot is the Oi heavy maintenance works.
Steam Locomotives
Learn more about Japan’s Steam Locomotives on our SL info Page
Trams
19 cities in Japan have tram networks. Most have a mixture of both modern and old trams. Hir Learn more about Japan's trams on our Tram info Page
Freight Trains
JR Freight DF200 Diesel locomotive at Asahikawa
Shinkansen
(Bullet Train)
Urban Networks
Limited Express Trains
Tourist Trains
Rural & non urban Local Lines
Inspection & Maintenance Trains
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