Saikyo Line Coloring Pages

The Saikyo Line connects Saitama and Tokyo

The Saikyo Line is a JR train that runs from Omiya Station in Saitama, through Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, and Shibuya Stations in Tokyo, all the way to Osaki Station.
The name "Saikyo" comes from combining the "Sai" in Saitama and the "Kyo" in Tokyo.
It is a newer train line that started running on September 30, 1985.
It is a super popular line, and it gets very crowded with commuters and students in the morning and evening.

Tracks built together with the Shinkansen

Between Akabane Station and Omiya Station, the Saikyo Line runs right alongside the elevated tracks of the Tohoku and Joetsu Shinkansen.
When the Shinkansen tracks were built, this new commuter line was built right next to them for the local people.
So when you ride the Saikyo Line, you can sometimes see a Shinkansen whiz by right next to you!

The E233 Series with a green stripe

The first coloring page shows the E233 Series train running on the Saikyo Line.
It has a silver body with a green stripe.
On the front, the top half is big black glass, and a thick green stripe runs across below it.
Try to find the big wiper on the front glass, too!
Saikyo Line trains also run onto the Kawagoe Line past Omiya Station, going all the way to Kawagoe Station in Saitama.

A long train running by the trees

The second coloring page shows the Saikyo Line running next to lush green trees.
Saikyo Line trains are long, with 10 cars connected together.
You can see the back cars stretching far into the distance.
Above the tracks are steel frames holding up the wires, and the pantographs on the train's roof take in electricity from them.

The Saikyo Line on a snowy day

The third coloring page shows the Saikyo Line running along snowy tracks.
When you look at it up close from the front, you can clearly see the shapes of the glass, lights, and coupler.
Even on snowy days, the train keeps running and carrying lots of people!

The pantographs on the roof

On top of the train roof, you will find diamond-shaped or V-shaped pantographs.
A pantograph touches the overhead wires above the tracks to gather electricity.
The train uses this electricity to spin its motor and run.
See if you can spot the pantographs and overhead wires on the coloring page!

Color the Green Stripe Brightly

The stripe on the Saikyo Line is green.
If you use a bright green with a little bit of blue, it will look just like the real train!
The stripe goes on both the side and the front of the train, so do not forget to color both parts.
If you use colored pencils, color gently in the same direction to make it look smooth and even.

The Silver Train Body and Dark Glass

The body is stainless-steel silver. You can press lightly with a light gray pencil and leave some white paper showing to make it look shiny!
Color the big front glass with dark blue or dark gray.
If you leave a thin white line near the top of the glass, it will look like light is shining on it.
Color the headlights yellow and the coupler dark gray.
If you color the parts under the skirt dark gray, the silver body will really stand out!

Leave White Paper for Snowy Days

For the snowy ground in the 3rd picture, leave the white paper as it is.
Add just a little light blue for the shadows in the snow, and it will look soft and fluffy!
For the trees in the 2nd picture, mix light green and dark green together. Color the sky light blue to make a bright, sunny day along the tracks!
Leave the clouds white, and just trace the edges with a little light gray.

Do Not Color the Front Glass Too Dark

Instead of using just one dark color for the front glass, make the top dark and the bottom light. That way, it will look like real glass reflecting the light!
If you trace the windshield wipers neatly with a dark gray pencil, they will stand out nicely.

Some Trains Run Close to the Sea

Some Saikyo Line trains go past Osaki Station and ride onto the Rinkai Line to travel all the way to Shin-Kiba Station near Odaiba.
Also, starting November 30, 2019, they began riding onto the Sotetsu Line in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Now you can go all the way from Saitama Prefecture to Kanagawa Prefecture on a single train!

"Saikyo Line" Is a Nickname

Actually, "Saikyo Line" is just a nickname given to the train route.
From Ikebukuro Station to Akabane Station, the track's official name is the Akabane Line.
They gave an easy-to-understand name to the train that connects several tracks together.
Look at a route map and trace which tracks the Saikyo Line runs on.
Try placing it next to the Yamanote Line coloring page and compare the different shades of green!

Silver Train Bodies Do Not Rust Easily

Many JR commuter train bodies are made of a metal called stainless steel.
Stainless steel does not rust easily, so they do not need to paint the whole train.
Instead, they put colored stripes on them for each route so you can tell which line the train belongs to.