A vintage streamlined electric locomotive EF511, built in the 1930s. The EF551 has been preserved in working order at Takasaki depot since it was fully restored in 1986. This locomotive was a star on the Tokaido Main Line before World War II, working for limited express hauling.
By Hiroshi Naito at Yokokawa, Gunma Prefecture, in June 1999.
Series 113 in the Tokaido local service with Mt. Fuji in the background at a point between Yui and Okitsu, about 150 km southwest of Tokyo. This is the only point on the Tokaido Main Line where Mt. Fuji is visible out of the eastern windows of the train.
By Hiroshi Naito in January 1999.
A series 373 on the Iida Line in the "Inaji" limited express service, at JR Central Toyohashi depot. JR Central uses this series for short distance limited expresses on branch lines.
By Hiroshi Naito in January 1999.
A street car (tram car) of Toyohashi city, a medium-sized city about 300 km southwest of Tokyo, operated by Toyohashi Railway. Taken in front of JR Toyohashi station.
By Hiroshi Naito in January 1999.
Enoshima Electric Railway type 300, #354 built in 1931, on a street running section near Enoshima in Fujisawa city, about 40 km southwest of Tokyo. The train was reformed in 1991 when its interior was renovated, the trucks were replaced and air conditioners were installed.
By Hiroshi Naito in January 1999.
Enoshima Electric Railway type 500, #552 built in 1960, waiting a departure at Enoshima station. The train was supposedly innovative with its streamlined front and panoramic windows when it debuted.
By Hiroshi Naito in January 1999.
Enoshima Electric Railway type 1000, #1001 built in 1979, at Minegahara interlocking, from a train in opposite direction. This type was the Railway's first modern stock.
By Hiroshi Naito in January 1999.