Two smart examples of the classic EF81 electric.

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THE PLAIN RED livery on JR East/East Japan Railway Co. EF81 Bo-Bo-Bo 1,500V dc/20kV ac electric locomotive No. 94 has been tastefully amended with a shooting star logo reflecting its sleeper duties as it awaits its next duty at Tabata Yard, Kita Ward, Tokyo, Japan, on July 19th, 2009.

JR 東日本 枕木 EF81 Bo-Bo-Bo 直流1,500V/交流20kV 電気機関車 94 @ 田端、北区、東京都、日本、2009/7/19.

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One of the iconic Japanese electric locomotive types, this freshly repainted JR East/East Japan Railway Co. EF81 Bo-Bo-Bo electric locomotive No. 91 was recorded at Tabata Yard, Kita Ward, Tokyo, Japan, July 17th, 2009. These versatile machines can draw power from both main Japanese overhead systems, 1,500V dc and 20kV ac.

JR 東日本 EF81 Bo-Bo-Bo 直流1,500V/交流20kV 電気機関車 91 @ 田端、北区、東京都、日本、2009/7/17.