205 Series Commuter Train Yamanote Line - Second Batch
The 205 series is a commuter train that began commercial operation in 1985.
The second batch of 205 series cars was added in 1985 as the first batch of mass-produced cars during the final years of the Japan National Railways (JNR). These cars were upgraded from the first batch's double-pane windows to single-pane drop windows.
This group includes trains 5 through 22, and is characterized by staggered access steps on the coupling surfaces. From the third batch onwards, these steps have been changed to two vertical rows.
When the trains were first introduced, all Moha 204 cars were equipped with BLMGs. However, since two cars per train could handle the power supply capacity, the BLMG on Moha 204 car 5 was later removed and repurposed for additional Moha 204 cars.
Subsequently, as a measure to alleviate congestion, the number of cars in this train was reduced from 10 to 11, with the addition of six-door Saha 204 cars.
After serving on the Yamanote Line, they were remodeled in 2002 to replace older cars remaining on other lines, and were transferred to other lines.
●The small ATC equipment seen on the Yamanote Line and Saikyo Line is reproduced with new parts.
●The staggered steps on the end of the middle cars are reproduced.
●The Moha 204 trailer car incorporated into car No. 5 recreates the underfloor area without MGs or other equipment.
●Car No. 5 includes underfloor equipment with MGs to recreate the formations from the JNR era.
●Includes a dummy coupler without a skirt.
●The front display area comes with pre-printed parts.
●The front display area is interchangeable and includes pre-printed parts.
●Head and taillights and the front display area are illuminated with warm-colored LEDs.
●The car number is selectable and can be displayed with a transfer sheet.
●Uses a flywheel-equipped motor.
●New current collection system and black wheels.
●Uses an M-13 motor.