781 series
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The 781 series (781系) was an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type formerly operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) and later Hokkaido Railway Company on limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, between 1980 and 2007.
781 series on a Lilac service, November 2006
781 series 4-car set in JNR livery on a White Arrow service, 1990
JNR 781 series 6-car set on a Lilac service, 1986
Reliveried 781 series on a Suzuran service, June 2001
485 series
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The 485 series was a Japanese limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and subsequently operated by the East Japan Railway Company, West Japan Railway Company (JR-West), and Kyushu Railway Company. Approximately 1,500 vehicles were built, although by April 2016, JR East is the only operator still using this type. On December 11, 2022, the Resort Yamadori Joyful Train set was retired, and with this, no 485 series train remain in service.
An original "bonnet-style" 485 series train on a Joban Line Hitachi service in August 1998
A 481 series trainset on a Midori service circa 1982
481 series Green car SaRo 481-1051 in 1985
481 series restaurant car SaShi 481-52 in 1985