Above: The Izukyu 2100 series R-4 “The Black Ship Train” or “Kurofune”, in a rare public appearance at Tokyo Station in 2015.

The Izukyu 2100 series, also known as the “Resort 21” resort liners, were purpose built to reinvigorate tourism in Shizuoka. All 2100 series sets run on the Izu Kyoku Line. Each train features a different theme, some which feature elaborate interiors.

The Black Ship Train was first introduced in 2004, on the 150th anniversary of the opening of Shimoda port in Shimoda City, Shizuoka. The train was themed around the Japanese perception of Western sailing ships of that time. The first 2100 series to be themed as The Black Ship Train was the R-1. In 2006, R-1 was retired from service and R-4 was rethemed The Black Ship Train as its successor. R-4 is in active service to this day.

Pictures taken by me in 2015. Part of my Rolling Stock series of posts.

Previous Rolling Stock posts:

• Toei 6000 Series Streetcar
• JR East E491 “East iE” Track Inspector
• JR E351 “Azusa” Express Liner
• JR East 185 Series Limited Express Liner
• Sotetsu 20000 Series
• JNR 9600 Class Steam Locomotive
• Tobu 100 Series “Spacia” Strawberry Edition