719 Kei 5000 Bandai Yamagatasen Fukushima-Yonezawa-Yamagata

[Machine Translation] The section of the Ou Main Line between Fukushima and Shinjo is affectionately known as the Yamagata Line." On this section, which shares the same standard-gauge tracks as the Yamagata Shinkansen Tsubasa," the 719 Series 5000-subseries has long served as a local train. This video captures the scenery from Fukushima to Yamagata, including a transfer at Yonezawa, as seen from aboard this train. Immediately after departing Fukushima, the train passes under the under-construction Yamagata Shinkansen upbound approach track and, with the low hum characteristic of thyristor phase control and smooth acceleration, soon reaches high speeds. From Niwasaka, it tackles the challenging Itaya Pass. With the remnants of numerous switchbacks visible to the side, the train navigates sharp curves and steep gradients. The train continues up a maximum uphill gradient of 38 , the powerful roar of the MT61 motor echoing through Itadani Pass as it runs with the throttle notched in. Passing the E8 Series Tsubasa" and seeing the wide track gauge gives a distinct sense of the Mini Shinkansen." Arriving in Yonezawa, I transfer once again to a train bound for Yamagata and traverse the Yamagata Basin. Although it s a local train, it weaves its way through the Tsubasa" trains. With crisp acceleration and deceleration and a nimble ride, the train arrives at Yamagata, the final destination of this film. Alongside the glamorous lineage of the Yamagata Shinkansen stretching from the 400 Series to the E8 Series the 719 Series 5000 sub-series has continued to support daily service on the Yamagata Line. With new rolling stock scheduled for introduction around fall of fiscal year 2026, the time for a generational shift is drawing near. This documentary traces the farewell of this supporting star," accompanied by archival footage of the former switchback and nostalgic running footage. Bonus footage includes an introduction to the 719 Series 5000 Subseries vehicle specifications.

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奥羽本線のうち、福島～新庄間に付けられた愛称「山形線」。山形新幹線「つばさ」と同じ標準軌の線路を走るこの区間で、普通列車としての役目を長年務めてきたのが719系5000番台である。本作は同車による福島から米沢での乗り換えを挟み山形までの展望を収録した。福島を出発するとすぐに工事中の山形新幹線上りアプローチ線をくぐり、サイリスタ位相制御特有の低い唸りとショックの少ない加速でほどなく高速域へ。庭坂からは難所・板谷峠へと挑む。幾多のスイッチバック跡を横目に、急カーブと急勾配を踏みしめる。最急38‰の上り勾配が続き、ノッチを入れたままMT61モーターの豪快な音を板谷峠に響かせる。E8系「つばさ」とのすれ違いや広い線路幅にミニ新幹線らしさが感じられる。米沢に到着し、再び山形行きに乗り換えて山形盆地を縦断していく。普通とはいえ「つばさ」の間を縫うように走る列車。キビキビとした加減速と軽快な走りで本作の終点・山形に到着。400系からE8系へと続く山形新幹線の華やかな系譜の傍らで、山形線の日常輸送を支え続けてきた719系5000番台。2026年度秋頃からは新型車両の投入が予定され、世代交代の時が近づいている。スイッチバック跡の記録映像と懐かしい走行映像とともに、"名脇役"の別れを追う記録作品。映像特典には719系5000番台 車両形式紹介を収録。