Set 5504 of the EMU Izu-Hakone 5500 series travels on the Daiyuzan line
Subsequently to Mint Spectacle Train, I'm going to show you the other special colored train, which I recently found on the Daiyuzan line of Izu-Hakone Railway.
Set 5504 of the EMU 5000 series is a unique yellow colored train on the line. I remember that set 5504 was originally a blue color train, but its body color was changed to yellow in 2019 in commemoration of the 95th anniversary of the Daiyuzan line. This new colored train was officially called Yellow Shining Train by the company. Along with Mint Spectacle Train, Yellow Shining Train is very popular among local people and rail-fans. Set 5504 was built by Tokyu Sharyo (present J-TREC) in 1989 as the fourth set of the 5000 series. It's composed of two motorcars and one trailer (2M1T). It has eight 120 kW DC motors per set with a rheostatic electric control system.
Taking this opportunity, I'm going to show you a famous sightseeing spot named Ichinoseki Harumeki-sakura near Daiyuzan station on the Daiyuzan line. It's a cherry-tree-lined long slope adjacent to the vast rice fields. Ichinoseki is a local name of the place; while Harumeki-sakura is one of the cherry species in this local area. Different from the standard cherry (Someiyoshino), the blooming season of Harumeki-sakura is earlier than that of Someiyosino. This precious species was developed by the local people 21 years ago. Many cherry lovers visit this area in the blooming season, and feel the herald of spring there. I'm also one of those people.
Full-blown Harumeki-sakura trees in the Ichinoseki area