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Photos of the Month
November 2025
Hankai Tramway
The Hankai Tramway is Osaka's only streetcar line, affectionately nicknamed "Chinden" (meaning "bell car"), which connects Osaka city and Sakai city. It has a rich history, operating some of Japan's oldest trams, including...
BULLET-IN
Bullet-In # 126
Issued: November 2025
Contents
Editorial, Chairman’s Chat ······················ 3-4
News Update ·········································· 5
KiHa 126 and KiHa 121··························· 13
Along Hankyū Lines ······························· 16
A Day out at the Kinuura Coastal Railway ····· 18
110 Years of Nagasaki Streetcars ················ 26
Hisatsu...
Photos of the Month
October 2025
Kintetsu "Raku"
Kintetsu's "Raku" is a 4-car train exclusively for groups, and is based on the 20000 series train that was introduced in 1990. It consists of a two-story front car and a high-decker middle...
Photos of the Month
September 2025
Oigawa Railway
Oigawa Railway is a railway company that operates in Shizuoka Prefecture, and operates two lines: the Oigawa Main Line and the Ikawa Line (Southern Alps Abt Line). The Oigawa Main Line connects Kanaya...
BULLET-IN
Bullet-In # 125
Issued: August 2025
Contents
Editorial, Chairman’s Chat ······················ 3-5
News Update ·········································· 6
‘Alice’ Concept at the Osaka Kansai Expo ····· 13
The First Railway in Japan: British Connections,
Edmund Morel and A Romantic Story ····· 14
JR West Series 125...
Photos of the Month
August 2025
SL Yamaguchi
JR Wast's weekend steam train special named 'SL Yamaguchi' finally resumed steam operation using steam locomotive D51-200 in May this year, after an almost four years’ hiatus of steam haulage, during which the...
Photos of the Month
July 2025
Expo Liner for Expo 2025 Osaka
Expo 2025, officially known as Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, is a global exposition currently being held in Osaka from April 13th to October 13th. The event is showcasing...
Photos of the Month
June 2025
Diesel traction in Greater Tokyo
A selection of 3 photographs of diesel locomotives operating under electrified industrial lines around Negishi port/refinery and Kawasaki.
All photos: Taken by David Dibben.
DD602 with intermodal train 56 Yokohama-Honmoku - Negishi
The...