The 221-Series is a Japanese suburban electric multiple unit.
Biography[]
While travelling to the Kyoto Railway Museum, Thomas and Percy met a 221-series multiple unit at Nippori Station. Throughout Thomas and Percy's stay at the museum, 221-series would often be seen travelling on the JR Kyoto line that passes the museum yard.
Technical Details[]
Real-Life History[]
The 221 series trains are operated by the West Japan Railway Company and introduced from the start of the revised timetable in March 1989. A total of 474 cars were produced from 1989 to 1992. The 221 series received the Laurel Prize in 1990. The sets were originally branded the Amenity Liner, though the branding was removed shortly after.
From December 2012, a programme of refurbishment started, which will ultimately cover the entire fleet of 474 vehicles. Interior improvements include new universal access toilets, provision of wheelchair spaces, and flip-up seating next to the doorways. The first refurbished set, 4-car set K12, was returned to revenue service on 11 January 2013.
Livery[]
221-Series are painted white with grey, dark blue, and greyish-brown lining.
Appearances[]
Gallery[]
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Locomotives | Steam | Hiro | Hiro's Friends | C11 | Dübs | Hachiroku | Kitson | Yoshitsune | B20 | C11 64 | C53 45 | C55 1 | C56 160 | C62 1 | C62 2 | D50 140 | D51 1 | D52 468 | 9633 | Reiji | Taita |
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| Diesel | KiHa 81-3 | JNR Class DE10 | KiHa 181-1 | ||
| Electric | Kenji | Satoshi and Takeshi | E10 | Zoom | EF65 1 | KuHa 489-1 | KuHaNe 581-35 | 521-1 | 221-Series | KuHa 111-1 | KuHa 381-1 | KuMoHa 52004 | MoHa 63638 | Kenya | 21-86 | 123-1 | 322-9001 | 723-9001 | 783-9001 | 922-26 | ||
| Maglev | Hayato | Ryusei | ||
| Rolling Stock | Kenji's Coaches | JNR 481 Series Coaches | Ōigawa Main Line Coaches | Ikawa Line Coaches | 16-2034 | 36-84 | 37-2523 | 168-9001 | ||
| Non-Rail Vehicles | The Japanese Ship | The Japanese Cranes | ||
| People | Sir Takaboushi Hideki | Ōigawa Railway Manager | ||
| Landmarks | Kyoto Railway Museum | Mount Fuji | Senzu | Shimizu Port | The Tea Fields | Kyoto Railway Museum | Kiyomizu Temple | ||
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Locomotives | Hiro | Kenji |
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