Japan
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A southbound freight train running along the coast at Mori, southern Hokkaido, headed by locomotive no. DD51 1145, on 27 May 1995. |
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883-1 after arrival at Hakata station,
Kyushu, with the 15.05 from Oita "Sonic Nichirin" service. 19 May 1995 |
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The latest version of the Japanese 'Bullet Trains' at the time of my visit was the 300 Series. These have a top speed of 270km/h (168mph) and are used on the limited-stop "Nozomi" ("Hope") services on the Tokyo - Osaka - Hakata axis. This photo shows 322-1 at Okayama, forming the 13.20 Hakata - Tokyo on 17 May 1995. |
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Japanese railways operate a number of timetabled steam tourist trains. This is the service marketed as "SL Boy", which has a Wild West theme and runs from Kumamoto to Miyaji on the southern island of Kyushu. It is seen here at Aso, on 20 May 1995. |