'Freight Locomotive 2026' with Special Supplement! 'J train' Vol. 102 Released

Ikaros Publications, an Impress Group company specializing in aviation and railway media, released the quarterly magazine 'J train' Vol. 102 on May 21, 2026.

- Feature: 'Freight Locomotive 2026'
The feature is the annual 'Freight Locomotive 2026.' It covers locomotives for freight trains—a major point of interest for many rail enthusiasts—providing detailed information on changes from the previous year. It also explains the latest information on the March 14, 2026, schedule revision using primary sources. In addition to movements of locomotives in the Tokyo metropolitan, Chukyo, Kansai, and Chugoku regions, it introduces trends in Hokkaido and Kyushu.

- Special Supplement: '2026 Freight Train Locomotive Operation Table'
The supplement '2026 Freight Train Locomotive Operation Table' (B5 booklet) contains locomotive operation tables (usage sequence tables and box diagrams) from across the country. Additionally, it includes diagrams for the Hakubi Line, Iwate Development Railway, and Sangi Railway, as well as detailed timetables for the Hakubi Line and Sanyo Main Line Hiroshima area.

- New Serial: 'Train Trips Left in Reiwa' Starts
Railway writer Momo Ito and photographer Masaki Kanesaka report on a trip on the Kominato Railway, introducing its highlights from a slightly geeky perspective.

- Bibliographic Information
Title: J train Vol. 102
Release Date: May 21, 2026 (Thursday)
Specifications: A4 modified size / 172 pages
Price: 2,640 yen (2,400 yen + 10% tax)