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SL 'Taiju'
During the New Year holidays, 1st to 3rd January, the Tobu Railway made eight runs (four round trips) of its themed steam special named 'SL Taiju' ('SL' denotes Steam Locomotive and 'Taiju' denotes...
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Sangi Railway
Sangi Railway is a private railway in Mie Prefecture, Japan, known for its two distinct lines: the standard-gauge Sangi Line (freight/commuter) and the narrow-gauge Hokusei Line, famous for its unique, small trains and...
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Freight Line in Yokohama 'Minato Mirai 21'
The neighborhood southeast of JR Yokohama Station on the other side of the estuary of the Katabira River is the most modern district of Yokohama city named ‘Minato...
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Tobu Tojo Line
The Tobu Tojo Line is a major commuter railway line operated by Tobu Railway that runs over 75 km between Ikebukuro in Tokyo and Yorii in Saitama Prefecture. It is a popular...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...