Example
T n l T W P|PO
*a@ *b@*c@*d@@*e
*a : operation and motor classification@
| J-sign | with motor | with operation room | alphabet sign |
| N | ~ | | Tc |
| | | ~ | M |
| N | | | Mc |
| T | ~ | ~ | T |
*b : Equipment@
It is arranged and written when one vehicle is equipped with more than one facilities.
| J-sign | facilities |
| n | Ordinary car(2nd class) |
| | Green car(1st class) |
| nl | B-type sleeper car(2nd class) |
| l | A-type sleeper car(1st class) |
| V | Dining car or Buffet car |
| j | Parcel car |
| | Inspection car |
| | Distribution car |
*c : The distinction of electric current
| P`R | for only DC |
| S`U | both of DC and AC |
| VEW | for only AC |
*d : The distinction of the use
| OP`OX | for business commuter |
| PO`SX | for suburb |
| TO`VX | for express or limited express |
| WO`WX | for limited express |
| XO`XX | for trial production car |
*e : Manufacture number
Though it is usually a turn from No.1, for example it is distinguished by the specification in the number such as the 500's,the 1000's. And the 900's are used for the preceding trial production car again.