E257 series

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Introducing

LThe E257 series (E257系E257-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan for limited express services by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and built jointly by Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, and Tokyu Car Corporation.

Four variants exist: the original E257-0 series for use on Chūō Main Line Azusa and Kaiji limited-express services until 16 March 2019, the E257-500 series for use on Chiba area limited express services, the E257-2000/-2500 used for Odoriko services modified from former E257-0 and -500 series trains, and the E257-5000/5500 from former E257-0 and -500 trains for use on additional and charter services.

(Wikipedia)

Console detail

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The upper part contains the electrical voltage indicators, the ATS-P dial, the train protection radio equipment and a few other buttons.

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The lower part is fuller. On the left, we have:

In the middle we have:

On the right we have the ATS-P indicators and a “Power performance selection switch” (力性能選択スイッチ) with a “high” (高) and “low” (低) position.

Availability

This model is available on these lines:


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