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Photos of the Month
April 2025
762mm (2ft 6in) Gauge Railways in Japan
In Japan there are three 762mm (2ft 6in) gauge railways in Japan that carry passengers. Two, the Sangi Tetsudo Hokusei Line and the Yokkaichi Asunaro Railway are regular...
Photos of the Month
March 2025
Fukutetsu Fukubu Line
The Fukutetsu Fukubu Line is a railway line operated by Fukui Railway in Fukui Prefecture. It connects Fukui Station with Echizen-Takefu Station, serving as a key transportation route for both locals and...
Photos of the Month
February 2025
Shinano Railway and Echigo Tokimeki Railway in winter
Masataka Isashiki rode railways of Niigata and Nagano prefecture on a snowy day. The snowfall increased as the train went up to the highland, and reached more...
BULLET-IN
Bullet-In # 123
Issued: January 2025
Contents:
* Diary Dates, Editorial, Members' Publications, Chairman’s Chat
* News Update
* Enlivened by Retro Liveries
* The Semboku Rapid Railway
* Railfanning in Taiwan 1970-71
* All Change at Chiryu (8)
* Highlights from Our Trip to...
Photos of the Month
January 2025
JR East Kururi Line
East Japan Railway revealed on November 27, 2024 that it is exploring the possibility of discontinuing train operations on a local line in Chiba Prefecture due to a significant drop in...
BULLET-IN
Bullet-In # 122
Issued: October 2024
Contents:
* Editorial, Chairman’s Chat, Shop
* News Update
* The Tōkaidō Shinkansen at 60
* A Tale of Two Cities
* Astram Line in Hiroshima
* Enkōbashi-chō Tram Stop
* Hitachinaka Seaside Railway
* In Search of Lunch
* Kansai...
Photos of the Month
December 2024
Utsunomiya Light Rail turns 1
Utsunomiya's new Light Railway line celebrated its first anniversary of service in the summer of 2024.
It's opening has been a success with ridership over the year of 5 million passengers,...
Photos of the Month
November 2024
Contrasting Local Trains
This month we take a look at different rolling stock used in local passenger service around Japan.
Stuart Render has shared a collection from his visit in May 2024.
All Photos: Stuart Render
Former Keiō...