JR EAST Train Simulator News

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

In conjunction with the release of the JR East Train Simulator DLC Vol. 22 “185 series” we will be holding a live YouTube broadcast on Thursday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. Japan time to discuss the latest DLC “185 series” and the update in an enthusiastic manner.
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We will announce the 185 series DLC that will be released on the same day as well as other updates, so please be sure to tune in!

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator.
Thank you for your patience, we are pleased to announce the release of the 21st DLC, “Series 185”, today, February 27 (Thursday)!

[h3]▢Series 185 DLC[/h3]

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[h3]Vehicle Introduction[/h3]
The Series 185 DC limited express train was designed and manufactured in 1981 by the then Japan National Railways (JNR). Unlike conventional limited express trains, it was designed for commuter use, with two passenger doors per car and wider doors than existing limited express trains.
It was first used for the express train “Izu” in March 1981 and the express train “Odoriko” in October of the same year, and was assigned to many express trains such as the express trains “Kusatsu” and “Tanigawa” to Gunma, and the express train “Nasuno” to Tochigi. Taking advantage of the versatility of the carriages, they were also used in various types of trains, such as regular trains, the temporary rapid “Moonlight Naru” and the “Spur” skiing train. Currently, the train is no longer in operation as a regular train, but can be seen as a temporary train.

[h3]Points of Appeal[/h3]
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• For the first time in “JR EAST Train Simulator,” train car DLC can be operated!
• Faithfully reproduces the “special brake operation” unique to older vehicles!
• Actual conductors' voice broadcasts are also implemented (by Tokyo conductors' district, Ueno unification center, and Kumagaya unification center)!
• In addition to the limited express “Odoriko”, “Local Train”, “Shonan Liner”, “Ohayo Liner Shinjuku”, “Kusatsu”, “Minakami” and “Ohayo Tochigi” can be operated!
• Series 185 DLC original achievement badges are implemented!

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[h3]Vehicle Information[/h3]

• Vehicles to be delivered: Series 185 cars DLC (Series 185-0: 10 and 15 cars, Series 185-200: 7 and 14 cars)
  
• Train lines covered: Tokaido Line (Tokyo to Atami 104.6km), Tokaido Freight Line (Odawara to Tokyo 85.4km, Odawara to Shinjuku 86.3km), Utsunomiya Line (Kuroiso to Omiya 133.0km), Takasaki Line (Ueno to Takasaki 101.4km)
  

[h3]Train schedules that can be operated[/h3]

Tokaido Line

• Train number: 521M
  
• Type/Destination: Local train bound for Ito
  
• Section where you can drive: Tokyo (07:24) → Atami (09:22)
  
• Car type: Series 185-0, 10 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tokyo conductors' district
  
  
• Train number: 3023M
  
• Type/Destination: Limited Express "Odoriko" 3 bound for Izukyu-Shimoda/Shuzenji
  
• Section where you can drive: Tokyo (09:00) → Atami (10:20)
  
• Car type: Series 185-0, 15 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tokyo conductors' district
  
  Tokaido Freight Line
  
• Train number: 3724M
  
• Type/Destination: "Shonan Liner" 4 bound for Shinagawa
  
• Section where you can drive: Odawara (06:37) → Shinagawa (07:48)
  
• Car type: Series 185-0, 10 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tokyo conductors' district
  
  
• Train number: 3456M
  
• Type/Destination: "Ohayo Liner Shinjuku" 26 bound for Shinjuku
  
• Section where you can drive: Odawara (07:41) → Shinjuku (09:02)
  
• Car type: Series 185-0, 10 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tokyo conductors' district
  
  Utsunomiya Line
  
• Train number: 5042M
  
• Type/Destination: Limited Express “Ohayo Tochigi" 2 bound for Shinjuku
  
• Section where you can drive: Utsunomiya (07:21) → Omiya (08:34)
  
• Car type: Series 185-200, 7 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Ueno unification center
  
• Train number: 5044M
  
• Type/Destination: Limited Express “Ohayo Tochigi 4” bound for Shinjuku
  
• Section where you can drive: Kuroiso (07:52) → Omiya (09:35)
  
• Car type: Series 185-200, 7 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Ueno unification center
  
  Takasaki Line
  
• Train number: 3001M
  
• Type/Destination: Limited Express "Minakami/Kusatsu" 1 bound for Minakami, Manza-Kanzawaguchi
  
• Section where you can drive: Ueno (07:20) → Takasaki (08:42)
  
• Car type: Series 185-200, 14 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kumagaya Control Center
  
• The train will stop at Takasaki Station, the last stop, earlier than the actual target stop position of 14 cars due to the convenience of the video.
  
  
• Train number: 3003M
  
• Type/Destination: Limited Express "Kusatsu" 3 bound for Manza-Kasawaguchi
  
• Section where you can drive: Ueno (12:10) → Takasaki (13:33)
  
• Car type: Series 185-200, 7 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kumagaya Supervisory Center
  

[h3]International sales price: US$26.99[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3532910/JR_185/

[h3]The following updates are planned to coincide with the release of the DLC.[/h3]

[Yamanote Line DLC]
• Corrected the timing of switching the remaining time display on the HUD
  Fixed a bug in stations with platform doors where the next stop time was displayed without waiting for the platform door closing time.
  

[h3]If you like this update and the Series 185 DLC, we would appreciate your review ratings.
Your reviews are the driving force behind our work.
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We will continue to update the product based on your reviews and comments.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3532910/JR_185/

Thank you for playing “JR EAST Train Simulator”.

Sales of the Official Master Controller Unit of “JR EAST Train Simulator” began at 12:00 p.m. (Japan Standard Time) on February 27, 2025!
We hope that by playing “JR EAST Train Simulator” with this mass controller, which has been designed with the greatest possible attention to size and feel, you will enjoy a more authentic driving experience than ever before.
In addition, a plate with an engraved serial number will be attached to the Master Controller Unit, so the official Master Controller Unit you receive will be a one-of-a-kind original product.
*Sales are limited to Japan.


【Sales Configuration】 (all incl. tax)
　●JR East official simulator Master Controller Unit: 2,500,000 yen

The main parts of the unit include the steering wheel, right hand grip, and switches.

【JR East official simulator Master Controller Unit】
https://shopping.jreast.co.jp/products/detail/s555/s555-0001


　●JR East official simulator Master Controller Unit + instrument panel monitor: 3,000,000 yen

It comes with a monitor that realistically reflects the speedometer and monitor display on the simulator screen.

【JR East official simulator Master Controller Unit + instrument panel monitor】
https://shopping.jreast.co.jp/products/detail/s555/s555-0002


　●JR East official simulator Master Controller Unit + instrument panel monitor + driver's cab: 3,800,000 yen

It comes with a driver's cab suitable for Master Controller Unit and instrument panel monitor. A whistle pedal is also included at the foot of the car.

【JR East official simulator Master Controller Unit + instrument panel monitor + driver's cab】
https://shopping.jreast.co.jp/products/detail/s555/s555-0003


Please refer to the connection diagrams and instructions for the equipment on each sales page.

【Manufacturer】
　Tsukasa Kikou Co.

*Please allow 3 to 4 months from the date of purchase to the date of delivery to the customer, as the product is completely made-to-order.
*Master Controller Unit and instrument panel monitors are not compatible with GeForce NOW, a cloud gaming service provided by NVIDIA.
*For more detailed product information, please check the JRE MALL Shopping store page.
*Details of each supported content are subject to change.


We look forward to your continued support of the JR EAST Train Simulator!

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
We are pleased to announce the Series 185 DLC, which will finally go on sale on February 27 (Thursday).


[h3]▢Series 185 DLC[/h3]

*The screen is under development and the contents may change from the time of release.

[h3]Points of Appeal[/h3]
[h3]

• For the first time in “JR EAST Train Simulator,” train car DLC can be operated!
• Actual conductors' voice broadcasts are also implemented (by Tokyo conductors' district, Ueno unification center, and Kumagaya unification center)!
• In addition to the limited express “Odoriko”, “Local Train”, “Shonan Liner”, “Ohayo Liner Shinjuku”, “Kusatsu”, “Minakami” and “Ohayo Tochigi” can be operated!
• Series 185 DLC original achievement badges are implemented!
  
  

[/h3]

[h3]Vehicle Introduction[/h3]
The Series 185 DC limited express train was designed and manufactured in 1981 by the then Japan National Railways (JNR). Unlike conventional limited express trains, it was designed for commuter use, with two passenger doors per car and wider doors than existing limited express trains.
It was first used for the express train “Izu” in March 1981 and the express train “Odoriko” in October of the same year, and was assigned to many express trains such as the express trains “Kusatsu” and “Tanigawa” to Gunma, and the express train “Nasuno” to Tochigi. Taking advantage of the versatility of the carriages, they were also used in various types of trains, such as regular trains, the temporary rapid “Moonlight Naru” and the “Spur” skiing train. Currently, the train is no longer in operation as a regular train, but can be seen as a temporary train.

[h3]Vehicle Information[/h3]

• Vehicles to be delivered: Series 185 cars DLC (Series 185-0: 10 and 15 cars, Series 185-200: 7 and 14 cars)
  
• Train lines covered: Tokaido Line (Tokyo to Atami 104.6km), Tokaido Freight Line (Odawara to Tokyo 85.4km, Odawara to Shinjuku 86.3km), Utsunomiya Line (Kuroiso to Omiya 133.0km), Takasaki Line (Ueno to Takasaki 101.4km)
  

[h3]Train schedules that can be operated[/h3]

Tokaido Line

• Train number: 521M
  
• Type/Destination: Local train bound for Ito
  
• Section where you can drive: Tokyo (07:24) → Atami (09:22)
  
• Car type: Series 185-0, 10 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tokyo conductors' district
  
  
• Train number: 3023M
  
• Type/Destination: Limited Express "Odoriko" 3 bound for Izukyu-Shimoda/Shuzenji
  
• Section where you can drive: Tokyo (09:00) → Atami (10:20)
  
• Car type: Series 185-0, 15 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tokyo conductors' district
  
  Tokaido Freight Line
  
• Train number: 3724M
  
• Type/Destination: "Shonan Liner" 4 bound for Shinagawa
  
• Section where you can drive: Odawara (06:37) → Shinagawa (07:48)
  
• Car type: Series 185-0, 10 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tokyo conductors' district
  
  
• Train number: 3456M
  
• Type/Destination: "Ohayo Liner Shinjuku" 26 bound for Shinjuku
  
• Section where you can drive: Odawara (07:41) → Shinjuku (09:02)
  
• Car type: Series 185-0, 10 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tokyo conductors' district
  
  Utsunomiya Line
  
• Train number: 5042M
  
• Type/Destination: Limited Express “Ohayo Tochigi" 2 bound for Shinjuku
  
• Section where you can drive: Utsunomiya (07:21) → Omiya (08:34)
  
• Car type: Series 185-200, 7 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Ueno unification center
  
• Train number: 5044M
  
• Type/Destination: Limited Express “Ohayo Tochigi 4” bound for Shinjuku
  
• Section where you can drive: Kuroiso (07:52) → Omiya (09:35)
  
• Car type: Series 185-200, 7 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Ueno unification center
  
  Takasaki Line
  
• Train number: 3001M
  
• Type/Destination: Limited Express "Minakami/Kusatsu" 1 bound for Minakami, Manza-Kanzawaguchi
  
• Section where you can drive: Ueno (07:20) → Takasaki (08:42)
  
• Car type: Series 185-200, 14 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kumagaya Control Center
  
• The train will stop at Takasaki Station, the last stop, earlier than the actual target stop position of 14 cars due to the convenience of the video.
  
  
• Train number: 3003M
  
• Type/Destination: Limited Express "Kusatsu" 3 bound for Manza-Kasawaguchi
  
• Section where you can drive: Ueno (12:10) → Takasaki (13:33)
  
• Car type: Series 185-200, 7 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kumagaya Supervisory Center
  

[h3]International sales price: US$26.99[/h3]

The store page is open to the public.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3532910/JR_185/

[h3]The following updates are planned to coincide with the release of the DLC.[/h3]

[Yamanote Line DLC]
• Fixed departure bell ringing timing
  Fixed a bug in stations with platform doors where the next stop time was displayed without waiting for the platform door closing time.
  

Please look forward to the release date!

Thank you for playing “JR EAST Train Simulator”.

We are pleased to announce that we will start selling official Master Controller Unit* for “JR East Train Simulator”.
*A Master Controller Unit which is a device that allows the driver to control the acceleration and deceleration of the train mainly by steering wheel. As a component of the driver's cab, the mass controller and the switches and other devices located around the mass controller are referred to as the “Maser Controller Unit.
*Sales are limited to Japan.
In addition, a plate with an engraved serial number will be attached to the Master Controller Unit, so the official Master Controller Unit you receive will be a one-of-a-kind original product.
Press Release(Japanese Ver.)

【Product Outline】
　1) Name of product: Official Master Controller Unit for JR East Train Simulator
　2) Product image: *The image may differ from the actual product to be released.
Master Controller Unit + instrument panel monitor + driver's cab

【Sales Configuration】 (all incl. tax)
　1) JR East official simulator Master Controller Unit: 2,500,000 yen
　2) JR East official simulator Master Controller Unit + instrument panel monitor: 3,000,000 yen
　3) JR East official simulator Master Controller Unit + instrument panel monitor + driver's cab: 3,800,000 yen

【Product Details】
　1) Master Controller Unit main body
　The main parts of the unit include the steering wheel, right hand grip, and switches.
　

　2) Instrument panel monitor
　Realistic projection of the speedometer and monitor display on the simulator screen.


　3) Driver's cab
　This driver's cab is suitable for this mass control unit and instrument panel monitor. A whistle pedal is also included.


【Service start date】
　February 27, 2025 (Thursday) (Japan time) 12:00 p.m. (scheduled)
　Please allow 3 to 4 months from the date of purchase to the date of delivery to the customer, as the product is completely made-to-order.

【Where to buy】
　JRE MALL Shopping JR East Train Simulator Store
　Store page URL: https://shopping.jreast.co.jp/shop/detail/s555

【Manufacturer】
　Tsukasa Kikou Co.

*Master Controller Unit and instrument panel monitors are not compatible with GeForce NOW, a cloud gaming service provided by NVIDIA.
*For more detailed product information, please check the JRE MALL Shopping store page.
*Details of each supported content are subject to change.


We look forward to your continued support of the JR EAST Train Simulator!