Rail Pictorial May 1985 No. 447 Special Feature: 103 Series Commuter Electric Trains A Monument of JNR Commuter Trains! The legendary special issue that covers everything about the "103 Series, Everyone's Favorite" This is the Rail Pictorial May 1985 (No. 447) issue, which delves into the appeal of the 103 series, the "origin and pinnacle" of JNR commuter trains. This special feature, compiled at a turning point in the late JNR era, is a definitive edition for 103 series fans, considered a "bible" for its rich content and valuable documentation. The opening section introduces the 103 series' active role as a commuter transport specialist with abundant photos. Graph articles such as "The History of 103 Series Electric Trains in Color" and the highly sought-after "Various Mixed Formations" allow you to visually enjoy its colorful history. Furthermore, it covers even more niche topics such as "103 Series Electric Train Form Collection" and a collection of rare non-revenue runs, recording not only formal photos but also the "living 모습" on-site. The main articles are also substantial, providing in-depth explanations from technical and historical perspectives, including the birth of the 103 series, the history of the vehicles, and detailed historical tables. The articles centered around Shunichi Fukuhara are particularly compelling, conveying the passion for railway research at the time. In addition, it contains content that is unmissable for Keikyu fans. The special feature on the Keikyu Airport Line by Yoshitaro Takamatsu includes numerous nostalgic and valuable photos from the era of the first Haneda Airport Station, which was different from the current one, and the phantom station "Anamori Station." It is a first-class document for tracing the memories of Showa-era Keikyu, such as the 400 series performing piston transport at Keikyu Kamata Station during the ground-level station era. Valuable color illustrations from an era when the new 1500 series had just been announced and there were no actual photos are also attractive as documents conveying the atmosphere of the time. It can be said to be a rare and valuable book for fans of both the 103 series and Keikyu, two different lines and vehicles. 1985 Electric Railway Research Association B5 size The glossy part of the cover has scratches that are visible when light is shone on it at an angle. The margins are slightly sun-faded, but the contents are in near-new condition. #Other "Rail Pictorial" here #Other railway books here #Other Keikyu goods here #103Series #JNR #CommuterElectricTrain #RailPictorial #KeikyuAirportLine #AnamoriStation #KeikyuKamata #400Series #1500Series #KeikyuFans