The E231-500 series is a train that began commercial operation in April 2002 to replace the 205 series prior to the introduction of D-ATC on the Yamanote Line. This car is the first JR train in the Tokyo metropolitan area to use LCD screens as information devices, and they are installed above each door.
In addition, as a measure to alleviate congestion, the six-door car that was previously attached to car 10 will now also be attached to car 7, meaning that there are now two six-door cars in the train.
Starting in 2010, with the installation of platform fences at each station, the existing six-door cars were replaced, and cars 7 and 10 were fitted with newly manufactured four-door cars, the SaHa E231 series.
Starting with the introduction of the new E235 series trains in 2015, these cars began to be transferred to the Chuo and Sobu lines, and all of them had been replaced by January 2020.
Features
- Reproduces the first batch of cars equipped with the AU725A type cooler
- The AU725A type cooler is reproduced with a new production
- The skirt reproduces the appearance when it first appeared
- The bogies reproduce the light gray color that was used when the car was first manufactured
- The SaHa E230 type has a new speaker preparation cover reproduced with engraving
- The front display is replaceable and pre-printed parts are already attached, and replacement parts are included
- Reproduces the green glass on the front and sides
- Reinforced skirt included
- Head and tail lights and front display are lit with white LEDs
- The car number is selectable and a transfer sheet is included
- The JR mark is printed
- Uses a flywheel-equipped power unit
- Uses a new current collection system and black wheels
- Uses an M-13 motor
Contents
Train
- Kuha E231-500
- Saha E230-500 (6-door car)
- Moha E231-500 (T)
- Moha E230-500
- Saha E230-500 (6-door car)
- Moha E231-500 (M)
- Moha E230-500
- Kuha E230-500
Accessories
- Runner parts: Lightning arrester
- Runner parts: Front display parts
- Runner parts: antenna, signal flare
- Parts: Skirt (reinforced)
- Transfer sheet: car number etc.
