History
The Akebono was introduced in October 1970, initially operating via the Tohoku Main Line. The train was hauled by an EF65-1000 DC electric locomotive between Ueno and Kuroiso, and by an ED75 AC electric locomotive north of Kuroiso. The train was later hauled by a JR East Aomori-based EF81 dual-voltage electric locomotive throughout, until 13 March 2009.
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An Akebono service hauled by Class EF71 and ED78 AC electric locomotives around 1987
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An Akebono service hauled by a Class EF65-1000 DC electric locomotive in 1991
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An Akebono service hauled by a Class EF64-0 DC electric locomotive in 2009
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