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E531 Series Joban Line

First written August 27, 2024

In 2005 new E531 series trains began replacing older 403 and 415 series Joban line trains. The E531 series first appeared in Plarail form in early 2010 and remains in the range as of 2024.

S-50 E531 Series Joban Line (2010-2014)

The E531 series was first released on March 25, 2010 in a 9th generation box with new-power gearbox. The train has body toolings similar to previous Plarail commuter trains, with a double-decker intermediate car similar to the one used on the Double-Decker Suburban Train. The train is nicely detailed and carries JR marks and realistic running board information like many modern Plarail releases.

S-50 E531 Series Joban Line (2015-)

With the introduction of the "new mechanism" in the early-mid 2010s, many older trains that could be converted over to using the new compact AA-powered chassis were. The new mechanism E531 appeared on January 31, 2015 and looks similar externally to the previous new power version of the E531 series other than the changes in the power switch location.

This boxed example was produced in Vietnam in 2018 and packaged in a 2017 print run box. The front of the box mentions that the chassis can be swapped between compatible vehicles.

The front of the power car has an insert with the nut to screw the angled chassis into.