The Shinkansen Series 0 Trainset, as seen in December 2012. A late arrival to the railway, this unit came as a trade from NPR, and has provided decent service ever since. An iconic trainset in its own right, as well as one of the seminal locomotive designs of the 20th Century, this unit is powerful and fast. Though it uses an older mechanism and has its own flaws, it still retains enough value and enjoyment to thrill whenever it is allowed out.

The side profile of the power car. Though its design and livery are simpler than that of the more modern and up-to-date engines seen on the line before and after, this set is still striking in appearance. Using an old 'Pancake' motor from its parent company, Lima, the engine is still able to move with some speed and ease - though full power is never obtained these days, due simply to the age of the engine and the difficulty in obtaining parts to keep it in operable condition.

The passenger cars that run with the train - simple, yet effective in service, and painted somewhat well for its age.

Another view of the coaches at the station.

The front of the iconic power car, showing its strengths and weaknesses all in one. The paintwork holds up well despite its obvious age, and the looks are convincing enough for those on a budget-oriented line like this one. The downside is that this trainset failed to come with a second power car at the other end - the train can only run in one direction safely, and must be looped around or else towed in reverse to safely return the opposite way.

The side of the carriage, showing, among other things, the simple coupling arrangement between each piece of the train. This is a non-electrical, simple hook arrangement that holds well and works decently enough.

The front of the train, showing the one other fault with this unit - the lit nosepiece on the power car, which is illuminated from the headlamps and acts as a third, massive headlamp for operations. Regardless this unit works well and is a treat to behold on the railway - it is a unit which one must have in their fleet for historical purposes if nothing else.