The
Japanese
Railway Society (JRS) was founded in 1991 in
London to promote the knowledge of the
railways of Japan in the UK &
other non-Japanese-speaking parts of the world. Since 1991, there have
been
several activities like exhibitions (also of railway models), a TV-show
(on
Naruhodo The World, Fuji TV),
many meetings in the United Kingdom, Germany, the
Netherlands,
and many guided tours to and meetings in Japan.
Our membership is now more than 200 people in over 10 countries
worldwide.
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Bullet-In
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In
this issue: -
* Editorial, Letters, Chairman’s Chat, Shop * News Update * Kyoto: 2 New Stations and Line Upgrade * Kashikojima and Kintetsu’s Shima Line * Yamagata Prefecture Tour October 2018 * Tokai Tour December 2018 * Visiting Last KiHa 40s and 47s in Shikoku * A Timetable Man Reaches Japan (2) * Typhoon 24 (Trami) * Book Reviews * The Doki Doki Japanese Festival * News Update 100 and 75 Years Ago * Model-In: Modelling Calendar *
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January 2016 edition
By Anthony Robins
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Sanriku Tetsudō
In March 2019, the Sanriku Tetsudō took over the operations of the JR East Yamada Line between Miyako & Kamaishi, allowing through service on their previously isolated sections for the first time in their own right. As atribute to the achievement, our photos this month take a look at this interesting third sector line in Northern Tōhoku.
All Photos: Anthony Leith, taken 14th July 2018.
36-202 lead a 2-car set, seen awaiting departure from Miyako with the 13:15 service to Kuji.
The railway operates 36-600 retro styled DMU's, this 2 car set bound for Miyako paused at Tanohata.
36-101 in an all-over advertising livery for Turkish Airlines (who have provided sponsorship to the railway to aid the disaster recovery) shown entering the loop at Noda Tamagawa while heading southbound to Miyako.
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