Ryu Takahashi

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...