# 251 series > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/251_series > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/251_series.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/251_series > Source revision: 1329250941 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Japanese train type 251 series A 251 series train on a Tōkaidō Main Line Super View Odoriko service in June 2017 In service April 1990–March 2020 Manufacturers Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Kinki Sharyo Entered service 28 April 1990 Refurbished 2002–2004 Scrapped 2020 Number built 40 vehicles (4 sets) Number in service None Number preserved None Number scrapped 40 vehicles (4 sets) Successor E261 series Formation 10 cars per trainset Fleet numbers RE1–4 Operator JR East Depot Ōmiya Line served Tokaido Main Line Specifications Car body construction Steel Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) Width 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) Doors Plug doors: 1 per side Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph) Traction system Resistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control Electric system 1,500 V DC overhead catenary Current collection PS27 scissors type pantograph Safety systems ATS-SN, ATS-P Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) The **251 series** ([Japanese](/source/Japanese_language): 251系) was a [DC](/source/Direct_current) [electric multiple unit](/source/Electric_multiple_unit) (EMU) train type operated by [East Japan Railway Company](/source/East_Japan_Railway_Company) (JR East) on [Tokaido Main Line](/source/Tokaido_Main_Line) *[Super View Odoriko](/source/Odoriko)* [limited express](/source/Limited_express) services in Japan between April 1990[1] and March 2020. ## Operations The 251 series sets were primarily used on *[Super View Odoriko](/source/Odoriko)* limited express services from [Tokyo](/source/Tokyo_Station), [Ikebukuro](/source/Ikebukuro_Station), and [Shinjuku](/source/Shinjuku_Station) to [Izukyu Shimoda](/source/Izukyu_Shimoda_Station).[2] Since the 13 March 2004 timetable revision, 251 series sets were also used on the weekday morning *[Ohayō Liner Shinjuku 26](/source/Sh%C5%8Dnan_Liner)* and weekday evening *[Home Liner Odawara 23](/source/Sh%C5%8Dnan_Liner)* services.[2] ## Formation The four sets, numbered RE1 to RE4 and based at Ōmiya Depot in Tokyo, were formed as follows, with car 1 at the Izukyū-Shimoda end, and car 10 at the Tokyo and Shinjuku end.[2] Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Designation Tscd' Tsd M' M1 M'1 M M' M T Tcd Numbering KuRo 250 SaRo 251 MoHa 250 MoHa 251-100 MoHa 250-100 MoHa 251 MoHa 250 MoHa 251 SaHa 251 KuHa 251 Cars 4, 6, and 8 were each fitted with one PS27 scissors type [pantograph](/source/Pantograph_(rail)).[2] - KuRo 250 (car 1) - SaRo 251 (car 2) - MoHa 250 (car 3) - MoHa 250-100 (car 5) - MoHa 251 (car 8) - SaHa 251 (car 9) - KuHa 251 (car 10) - A PS27 pantograph on a 251 series set in August 2016 ## Interior - Children's play area on the lower deck of a KuHa 251 car ## History Set RE2 in original livery in April 2003 Built by [Kawasaki Heavy Industries](/source/Kawasaki_Heavy_Industries) and [Kinki Sharyo](/source/Kinki_Sharyo),[3] the first two sets were introduced from 28 April 1990.[4] These were followed by two more sets in 1992.[1] The 251 series was awarded the 1991 [Laurel Prize](/source/Laurel_Prize), presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.[5] A formal presentation ceremony was held at [Shinagawa Station](/source/Shinagawa_Station) in Tokyo on 1 March 1992.[6] The fleet underwent a programme of refurbishment between December 2002 and March 2004, which included the addition of new seating, and repainting the sets into a new colour scheme.[2] ## Withdrawal From the start of the revised timetable on 14 March 2020, the 251 series sets were replaced by new [E261 series](/source/E261_series) sets on services between Tokyo and Izukyu-Shimoda, with the *Super View Odoriko* brand being replaced by new ultra-deluxe *Saphir Odoriko* services. The last 251 series *Super View Odoriko* limited express run took place on 13 March 2020. After their withdrawal, the trains were transferred to Nagano General Rolling Stock Center for scrapping. No 251 series cars have been preserved.[7] ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-neko2009_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-neko2009_1-1) *Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009* JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [*JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009*]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-4-7770-0836-0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-4-7770-0836-0). 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-jrr2011_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-jrr2011_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-jrr2011_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-jrr2011_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-jrr2011_2-4) JR電車編成表 2011夏 [*JR EMU Formations - Summer 2011*]. Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. May 2010. p. 79. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-4-330-21211-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-4-330-21211-1). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-dj359_3-0)** Saka, Masahiro (March 2014). JR第1世代の車両・現況と概要 [JR 1st-generation rolling stock: Current situation and overview]. *Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine* (in Japanese). **43** (359): 22. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-kousai1997_4-0)** JR特急10年の歩み [*10 Years of JR Limited Express Trains*] (in Japanese). Japan: Kousai Shuppansha. May 1997. pp. 49–50. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-4-330-45697-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-4-330-45697-3). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-list_5-0)** [ブルーリボン賞・ローレル賞 選定車両一覧](https://web.archive.org/web/20101026185520/http://www.jrc.gr.jp/award/bl/bllist.htm) [Blue Ribbon Award & Laurel Prize Winner List]. *jrc.gr.jp* (in Japanese). Japan: Japan Railfan Club. 29 May 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.jrc.gr.jp/award/bl/bllist.htm) on 26 October 2010. Retrieved 29 December 2012. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-railfan373_6-0)** 251系ローレル賞受賞 [251 series awarded Laurel Prize]. *[Japan Railfan Magazine](/source/Japan_Railfan_Magazine)*. **32** (373): 34. February 2013. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-tn29012022_7-0)** ["あぁ～残念！ 博物館入りすることなく廃車に 悲運なJR東日本の車両3選"](https://trafficnews.jp/post/114765). *trafficnews.jp* (in Japanese). Mediavague Co., ltd. 29 January 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220130012259/https://trafficnews.jp/post/114765) from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022. ## External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to [JR East 251](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:JR_East_251). - [JR East 251 series *Super View Odoriko*](https://web.archive.org/web/20090303092035/http://www.jreast.co.jp/train/express/251.html) (in Japanese) v t e Multiple-units of East Japan Railway Company Current / active Shinkansen AC EMUs E2 E3 E5 E6 E7 E8 Conventional lines (Narrow- gauge) DC EMUs Commuter E127 E129 E131 205 209 211 E231 E233 E235 Limited express 253 255 E257 E259 E261 E353 AC/DC EMUs Commuter E501 E531 Limited express E653 E655 E657 AC EMUs Commuter 701 719 E721 Limited express E751 BEMUs DC EV-E301 AC EV-E801 DMUs Diesel KiHa 40 KiHa 100/110 KiHa E120 KiHa E130 KiHa 141 Diesel-electric GV-E400 Hybrid MUs Commuter KiHa E200 HB-E210 HB-E220 Resort/deluxe trains E001 HB-E300 Non-revenue AC EMUs E926 "East-i" E956 DC EMUs 143 145 AC/DC EMUs E491 E493 DMUs Diesel KiYa E193 KiYa E195 Diesel-electric GV-E197 Future Shinkansen AC EMUs E10 Conventional lines AC EMUs E723 Fuel cell EMUs FV-E991 Retired / withdrawn Shinkansen AC EMUs 200 400 E1 E4 Conventional lines DC EMUs Commuter KuMoHa 12 KuMoHa 40 101 103 105 107 113 115 123 201 203 207 E217 301 Limited express 157 165 167 169 183 185 189 215 251 E351 AC/DC EMUs Commuter 403 415 417 453 455 457 Limited express 483 485 489 583 651 AC EMUs 715 717 DMUs KiHa 20 KiHa 30 KiHa 35 KiHa 37 KiHa 38 KiHa 45 KiHa 52 KiHa 58 KiHa 59 Non-revenue AC EMUs 925 STAR21 KuMoYa 740 KuMoYa 743 DC EMUs KuMoYa 90 193 901 E331 E993 AC/DC EMUs KuMoYa 441 443 KuYa 497 E991 DMU KiYa 191 Hybrid MU KiYa E991 DC BEMU E995 Experimental Fastech 360 E331 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [251 series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/251_series) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/251_series?action=history)). 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