The Trains
Here is the list of all the trains available in the simulator.
205 Series
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Introducing
The 205 series (205系, 205-kei) (205けいでんしゃ/205 keidensha or 205系電車) is a type of electric multiple unit (EMU), used for commuter and suburban services, introduced in 1985 by Japan National Railways (JNR), and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Greater Tokyo, West Japan Railway Company (JR West) in Keihanshin, and KAI Commuter in Indonesia.
This model appeared in 1985, at the end of the JNR period, as an energy-efficient commuter train to replace the 103 and 201 series, and even after the division and privatization of JNR, JR East and JR West continued to increase the number of cars via orders, and eventually 1,461 cars were produced.
Console detail
Senseki line (ATS-Ps + ATACS)
On the far left, we have the brake levels, with a yellow line on level 6 to indicate the level to apply when stopping and indicator for emergency brake in red (非常).
Then, at the top, we have the ATS-Ps display.
Below, on the left, 2 lights (unused) to indicate whether the next station is a stop (on the left - 停車) or just a passage (on the right - 通過). Still below, we have the brake pressure level (black arrow) and the compressed air reservoir (red arrow). Then we have the speed dial with the green ATACS speed limit indicators (and the light above telling us to brake if the limit is dropping, if it's on).
Then comes the lock indicator and the pocket watch.
Finally, we have various indicators for ATACS and ATS:
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ATACS screen
The single screen contains some information about the line, when you're on the section using ATACS.
The left-hand column contains no relevant information.
The middle column contains several items of information:
- the distance to the next stop signal (not the distance to the next station stop)
- The next kilometer ahead. A white rectangle on the right means a station. An orange line means a level crossing.
- The name of the next station (here Rikuzen-Takasago/陸前高砂).
- The stop or passage indication for the next station.
Finally, the last column displays, from top to bottom, the current speed, distance travelled, type of journey and train number.
Nambu/Tsurumi line (ATS-P)
On the far left, we have the brake levels with an indicator for emergency brake in red (非常).
On the left, we have several indicators on the top part, and at the bottom part, we have the brake pressure level (black arrow) and the compressed air reservoir (red arrow). Then we have the speed dial.
Here is the translation of the indicators:
- First line :
- 3-phases (三相)
- Emergency short-circuit (非常短絡)
- Snow resistant brakes (耐雪ブレーキ)
- Second line:
- 1
- Home confirmation (left) (ホーム確認「左」)
- Home confirmation (right) (ホーム確認「右」)
- Safety Brakes (直通予備)
At the center comes the door lock indicator and the pocket watch.
On the right we have the ATS-P panel and the train protection radio equipment.
Consult the MON/TIMS/INTEROS screen page for more details about the TIMS screen.
Availability
This model is available on these lines:
- Senseki line (205-3100 version)
- Nambu branch line (205-1000 version)
- Tsurumi line (205-1100 version)
209 series
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Introducing
The 209 series (209系電車, 209 Keidensha) is a type of Japanese DC multiple unit operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which appeared at the end of 1992 and currently operates mainly on Tokyo's outer suburban lines.
They were originally intended to operate on the Keihin Tohoku and Negishi lines, to replace the 103 series old trainsets, which were taken over from the Japanese National Railways (JNR) (discontinued in 1987) in large quantities and deteriorated through heavy use, and partly to increase the line's transport capacity.
Console detail
On the left is the brake level, with the emergency brake indicator "非常".
Next, At the top are several indicators:
- 3-phases (三相)
- Emergency short-circuit (非常短絡)
- Snow resistant brakes (耐雪ブレーキ)
- Safety Brakes (直通予備)
Below, on the left, is the dial showing brake cylinder pressure (black arrow) and compressed air reservoir pressure (red arrow), as well as the dead man reset switch, and, on the right, the speed dial.
Then, on the right, we have the emergency stop, as well as the lock indicator and the pocket watch. For details of the screen on the right, consult the MON/TIMS/INTEROS screen page.
On the far right, you'll find the safety radio equipment, as well as the ATS-P indicators and 2 other indicators:
- Group 1 failure (1系故障)
- Group 2 failure (2系故障)
Availability
This model is available on these lines:
- Narita line (209-2100 version)
- Kashima line (209-2100 version)
211 series
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Introducing
The 211 series (211系, 211-kei) (211けいでんしゃ/211 keidensha or 211系電車) is a type of self-propelled electric trainset operating at 1.5kV DC, used for Japanese commuter and suburban services, introduced in 1985 (Shōwa 60) by JNR, and currently still operated in the Tōkai and Kantō region by JR East, and JR Central (Tokai).
This series was developed to replace the obsolete 111, 113 and 115 series as an entirely new commuter train.
Détail de la console
To the left of the console, we have car numbers and door opening status (red indicator = doors open).
In the center, we have :
- At the top, the ATS-Ps display
- Bottom left, speed dial
- In the center, the lock indicator and a bit of the pocket watch
- Bottom right: brake cylinder pressure (black arrow) and compressed-air reservoir pressure (red arrow).
Note that the speed-limiting brake is located on the brake lever, between neutral and brake level 1.
Finally, on the far right, we have the brake level (with emergency brake indicator in red and speed limitation indicator in yellow).
At the top, next to the TIMS display is the ATS-P panel.
Consult the MON/TIMS/INTEROS screen page for more details about the TIMS screen.
Availability
This model is available on these lines:
E129 series
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Introducing
The E129 series (E129系, E129-kei) is a type of electric multiple unit operated by JR East on lines in the Niigata region.
The E129 series was manufactured by J-TREC to replace the aging 115 series. It is part of the “sustina” range.
Console detail
On the left-hand side of the console, you'll find:
- At the top, various indicators. In this order:
- Emergency short circuit (非常短絡)
- 3-phases (三相)
- ATS power supply (ATS電源)
- ATS operation (ATS動作)
- Snow resistant brakes (耐雪ブレーキ)
- Safety Brakes (直通予備)
- Cruise control (定速)
- Below is the ATS-P/Ps panel
- Bottom left, brake level (with emergency brake indicator in red and speed limitation indicator in yellow)
- Then the brake cylinder pressure (black arrow) and compressed air main reservoir pressure (red arrow) dial
- Then the speed dial
- And finally, the door-closing indicator and pocket watch.
Note that above the console, on the left, there are dials for supply voltage (in kV) and internal voltage (in V).
TIMS screen
The line information screen contains the following information:
- Current time, current speed and distance travelled
- Train information: train number (3481M), train type (Express 1 - 快速1), route (Nagaoka 長岡 -> Niigata 新潟)
- The name of the station and the next 2. If it's a through station, there will be a down arrow (otherwise, it's stop 停車).
- The name of the next station to stop at (次停車駅).
- The indicator at the top/bottom of each car shows whether the left/right doors are open (yellow) or not. Cars can take 2 colors: blue (engines are running) or yellow (brakes are running).
Availability
This model is available on these lines:
E217 series
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Introducing
The E217 series (E217系, E217-kei) (E217けいでんしゃ/E217 Keidensha or JR東日本E217系電車/JR Higashinihon E 217-kei densha)is a type of electric multiple unit used for commuter and outer suburban services operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan since 1994 (Heisei 6) on the Sōbu and Yokosuka lines.
Introduced in 1994 to replace the 113 series EMUs running on the Sōbu (fast) line and the Yokosuka line, it was the first type of commuter train in Japan to feature four pairs of doors per side on the car (at the same time as the 209 series). The basic design was developed from the 209 series commuter EMUs. It replaced all Yokosuka Line 113 series trains in 1999. The trains were built jointly by Kawasaki Heavy Industries , Tokyu Car and JR East (Niitsu and Ofuna plants).
Console details
Above the window are various indicators (requires reframing the cabin to see them).
Here is the list of indicators:
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Top line:
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Bottom line :
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Then, under the window, is the main part.
On the left-hand side, at the top, there are various indicators:
- 3-phases (三相)
- Emergency short-circuit (非常短絡)
- Snow resistant brakes (耐雪ブレーキ)
- Safety Brakes (直通予備ブレーキ)
- ATS (SN)
- ATS (P)
- ATC
- Side doors (貫通扉)
- Cruise control (定速)
Below, on the left, are the brake levels with the emergency brake indicator in red (非常), as well as the brake pressure level (black arrow) and the compressed air reservoir (red arrow).
On the right is the speed dial, emergency stop button (緊急), door-closing light and pocket watch.
On the right-hand side, in addition to the TIMS display, you'll find the train protection radio equipment, the ATS-P power indicator (電源) and a few other buttons.
Consult the MON/TIMS/INTEROS screen page for more details about the MON19 screen. Note that the central section changes presentation from Chiba onwards (horizontal reading -> vertical reading).
Availability
This model is available in these lines:
E233 series
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Introducing
The E233 series (E233系, E233-kei) is a type of self-propelled trainset operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on several rail lines in Greater Tokyo.
The E231 series, which was launched in large numbers in the Tokyo metropolitan area from 1999, was developed as the main model representing JR East. It came in several versions. However, from 2005 onwards, an evolution of the equipment was necessary. The E233 Series will incorporate the technology evolutions since the last E231 (-1000) series released a few years earlier.
The E233 Series was unveiled by JR East in October 2005 as the replacement for the 201 Series on the Chūō, Ōme and Itsukaichi lines. The first trainset entered commercial service on December 26, 2006.
Eventually the E233 series will replace a lot of older equipment and lead to the shifting of assignments of moderately old equipment.
Console detail
Apart from the pocket watch and the door-closing indicator in the center of the console, there are 2 displays: one for train technical info and the other is the MON/TIMS/INTEROS screen.
The train technical info screen displays electrical voltages and various indicators at the top that changes according to the line (see below).
The bottom area contains:
- Brake level and indicators for emergency brake in red (非常) and speed limit in green (抑速) if available.
- Brake cylinder pressure (BC)
- Main air reservoir pressure (MR). Note that if this falls below the red zone (780kPa), the compressor starts up.
- Speed dial, with speed limit (on D-ATC/ATACS).
Keihin-Tohoku / Negishi line
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Saikyo line (ATACS)
One of the special features of this line is that the security system changes twice during the journey. There is an ATS-P -> ATACS passage at Ikebukuro station and an ATACS -> ATS-P passage at Omiya station.
So, here are the translations of the indicators, when ATACS is the safety system:
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Other lines
The top line of indicators are those for ATS-P. Here are the translations of the bottom line:
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3-phases (三相)
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Emergency short-circuit (非常短絡)
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Snow resistant brakes (耐雪ブレーキ)
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Safety Brakes (直通予備)
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Cruise control (定速)
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Parking brakes (駐車ブレーキ)
Availability
This model is available on these lines:
- Keihin-Tohoku / Negishi line (E233-1000 version)
- Tokaido line (E233-3000 version)
- Chūō line (E233-0 version)
- Saikyo-Kawagoe line (E233-7000 version)
- Keiyo line (E233-5000 version)
- Nambu line (E233-8000 version)
- Takasaki line (E233-3000 version)
- Utsunomiya line (E233-3000 version)