Enoshima Line (Shonan Monorail) Coloring Pages

Running Like Floating in the Sky! Enoshima Line (Shonan Monorail)

Enoshima Line (Shonan Monorail) is a super rare ride that connects Ofuna Station and Shonan-Enoshima Station in Kanagawa Prefecture. Normal trains run on top of tracks on the ground. But this monorail is a "suspended type" that runs while hanging down from its track. It is a special ride where you can feel like you are flying through the sky.

Features and Secrets of Enoshima Line (Shonan Monorail)

Enoshima Line (Shonan Monorail) has many amazing tricks hidden inside that you cannot see in normal trains.

• How Hanging Down Works: It uses a French system called the "SAFEGE system." Its tires are hidden inside a box (rail). This makes it hard to slip in rain or snow, and it is super strong on hills.
• Just Like a Roller Coaster!: The route where Enoshima Line (Shonan Monorail) runs changes a lot. It goes over mountains and turns sharp curves. The parts where it drops quickly from high places are super exciting, just like an amusement park ride!
• A Monorail That Goes Through Tunnels: Even though it is a monorail, it goes through tunnels in the mountains. Seeing it enter a tunnel while hanging down is a rare sight you can only see here in Japan.
• The Series 5000 Train: The train running right now is called the "Series 5000." It is made of light and strong aluminum. It moves smoothly using electric power.

History and Role

Enoshima Line (Shonan Monorail) first started running in 1970 between Ofuna Station and Nishi-Kamakura Station. Back then, it also acted like a test track to spread monorails as a new way to travel. Now, it works hard as a vital way to get around for people going to school or work, and tourists going to play in Enoshima.

How to Choose Colors

When you color the Enoshima Line (Shonan Monorail) coloring page, try to show the special look of each train!

• Base Color of the Body: The main body is shiny silver (the color of aluminum). Try coloring it with a gray or silver pen.
• Line Colors: The Enoshima Line (Shonan Monorail) has different colored stripes on each train. There are 7 colors: red, blue, green, yellow, purple, pink, and black. Pick your favorite color stripe to color in!
• Track Colors: The top track where the train hangs is made of concrete and steel. Color it dark gray to make it look real.

Tips to Make Your Coloring Page Look Amazing

Your picture will look even cooler if you show the height and speed of the monorail!

• How to Color the Windows: Mix in a little sky blue and cloud white on the windows. It will look like the outside scenery is bouncing off the glass and make it pop out!
• Show the Speed: Draw some quick, thin lines around the monorail to show the wind. It will look like it is zooming fast right now!

Try Creative Backgrounds

Underneath the Enoshima Line (Shonan Monorail), there are lots of roads with cars, houses, and shops. If you draw people walking or cars driving below, everyone will see how high in the sky the monorail runs! Drawing the Enoshima sea or Mount Fuji far away is a great idea too!

Just like real tires! The secret of running on rubber

Inside the Enoshima Line (Shonan Monorail) track, there are big rubber tires instead of steel train wheels. These tires grip the track tightly as it moves, so it can easily climb up steep hills. They are also very quiet, making sure it does not make too much noise near houses.

A rare type found in only two places in Japan

This hanging style, called the "SAFEGE system," runs in only two places in all of Japan: here on the Enoshima Line (Shonan Monorail) and on the Chiba Urban Monorail in Chiba Prefecture. It is a very rare type of monorail, so riding it is a special experience!