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I'm going to miss the 300 series and the s100.....those are the only two Shinkansen trains I rode. Anyone know what they are going to do with the old trains?
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It's either keep them for preservation / display or scrap them.
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They never sell them to other countries?
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Not to be operated in commercial service. They've probably sold (or maybe donated) them to other countries for display.
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The National Railway Museum in York has a Shinkansen cab car.
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That's specifically the one I was thinking of, although I was too lazy to look up the circumstances surrounding the museum's acquisition of the car.
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There are several Shinkansen cars put on display in Japan, only one (the one at The National Railway Museum in York) have been moved out of the country that I'm aware of.
Most of them just get scrapped/recycled when they it's taken out of service. Does anyone know if they saved a 400 class when they scrapped them some time ago? It would be a dream of mine to see a tribute park to Shinkansen trains somewhere in Japan where one example of each type would be showcased next to each other, I can dream right... EDIT: just found out that they have saved one 400 car, it's in Fukushima at the moment... |
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Toyama Station Hokuriku Shinkansen construction update
Some pics of the Shinkansen construction work at Toyama Station (2012.02): Source: http://saitoshika.blog119.fc2.com/ Construction of the Shinkansen viaduct proceeding behind the temporary tracks and platforms for the existing lines at the station. In addition to the Shinkansen viaduct, there is also related work to elevate approx. 1.8 km of the JR Hokuriku Line and Takayama Line and approx. 1.0 km of the Toyama Chihō Railroad, a local private railway. ![]() Lots of progress being made on the Shinkansen, as the extension to Kanazawa is supposed to open in 2014. ![]() Approximate center of the Shinkansen part of the station… This is supposed to be a four-track station, if I remember correctly. ![]() West end, towards Kanazawa ![]() In the distance we can see the four-span extradosed bridge that will carry the Shinkansen over the Jinzū River. ![]() A bit east of Toyama Station, around Inari Motomachi… The Hokuriku Main Line and Toyama Chihō Railroad run parallel here, forming a section of quadruple-track sandwiching the Shinkansen viaduct. ![]() Toyama Chihō Railroad train, composed of ex-Keihan 3000 series (1st generation) commuter EMUs from the Kansai area. ![]() The approach into Toyama Station
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Shin-Ōsaka Station construction update
An update on the various construction projects at Shin-Ōsaka Station, focusing on the construction of an additional (8th) track and platform (Platform 27) at the station, along with two new sidings, to help increase capacity for the Tōkaidō / San’yō and San’yō / Kyūshū Shinkansen. Some pics (2011.11): Source: http://saitoshika.blog119.fc2.com/ ![]() The new sidings are being constructed on the west (San’yō Shinkansen) side of the station. ![]() The view from the west end of Platform 26 ![]() The new platform that spans Shin-Midōsuji. We now have a good view of the glass exterior. ![]() ![]() Looks like the new platform will be at a slightly higher elevation than the existing platforms at the station. ![]() Looking east (towards Kyōto). The building in the background is a new office building being constructed by Hankyū Electric Railway using space they had originally reserved for a potential Hankyū rail connection into the station. ![]() In addition to the new platform and tracks, JR Central is also carrying out a renovation of the Shinkansen concourse. ![]() Newly-opened convenience and souvenir (food) shops. ![]() The shutter in the rear of the store seems to indicate that this is only a temporary opening. ![]() They are also replacing the floor tiles. ![]() Old and new tiles. The new tiles are textured to help prevent slipping during wet days. ![]() ![]() A month later, some additional renovated sections were unveiled (2011.12): Source: http://saitoshika.blog119.fc2.com/ ![]() Work also appears to be proceeding on the waiting room outside the paid area of the station. Judging from the covered sign and the automatic doors, the glass section here will be a staffed ticket counter.
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Sayonara!!!
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Railfan PVs for the E5 Hayabusa and E6 Komachi.
BGM is the theme song for JR East's 20th anniversary CM.
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New JR East CMs:
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JR East begins final testing of lithium ion battery train
http://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2011/20120204.pdf Quote:
ANN news report (2012.02.21). Approx. 30% of JR East’s zairaisen network is unelectrified. The train will be able to travel 20 km on a single charge.
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Tunneling for maglev test track extension complete
http://news.mynavi.jp/news/2012/04/06/043/ Quote:
Tunneling work for the last tunnel on the test track extension, the Atera Tunnel, was completed on 2012.03.27. Currently, the maglev test track is being extended from 18.4 km to 42.8 km (7.8 km east and 16.6 km west). There are 10 tunnels on the new segments, and with the completion of the excavation, they will now construct the trackbed, ceiling, and walls for the tunnels, completing them by this summer. On the daylight sections, the foundation work and all the viaduct columns have been constructed, and they are continuing with erection of the guideway beams, with a scheduled completion this autumn. They are also carrying out upgrade works to the existing test track sections, including guideway installation and installation of transformer substation equipment. Testing of the functionality of the extended test track will begin next spring; running tests with trains will resume before the end of next year. The tests will focus on confirming the practicality and functionality of the superconducting maglev technology, including long-distance running tests with long train sets, entry / exit in long tunnels, and development of the maintenance framework. JR Central is investing ¥105 billion towards maglev-related work this year (FY2012), an all-time record for the maglev project.
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I found some new (old) videos on YouTube of the test rides on the maglev that I’d never seen before…
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MLIT will introduce variable gauge trains to Hokuriku Shinkansen
http://www.shinmai.co.jp/news/201203...090036000.html Quote:
Currently, the FGT is continuing its zairaisen tests on the Yosan Line in Shikoku, focusing on durability / reliability tests. With the recent schedule changes in March, it’s now doing four roundtrips a day between Tadotsu and Sakaide, and can now be seen during the daytime as well (for the first time). Entering Tadotsu Plant (2012.02): Daytime testing (2012.03):
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Shin-Hakodate Station design selected
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Pretty standard Shinkansen station. ![]() For comparison, here’s the adjacent Kikonai Station:
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