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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...
BULLET-IN
Bullet-In # 124
Issued: April 2025
Contents
Editorial, Chairman’s Chat ······················ 3-4
Members’ Newsflash ································ 5
Obituary: Rod Smith ································· 6
Hiroshi Suda 1931–2025 ···························· 8
News Update ········································ 10
Obituary: Akira Shirai (1927–2025)··············· 6
Travels in Japan and a Detour to Vietnam ······ 20
Mizune...
Photos of the Month
May 2025
Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen
2025 marks the third anniversary of opening of the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen.
The Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen is a 66km Shinkansen route connecting Nagasaki City (Nagasaki Station) and Takeo Onsen Station in Saga Prefecture, which opened on...
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...