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August 2005
Two Fukui Railway cars make their way along the stub connecting its network with Fukui Station on 23rd May 1998. They were its type 80 which were renewed with new Nippon Sharyo bodies and new traction motors in 1956. Further modifications were made later. By Anthony Robins.
Two cars of Fukui Railways’ type 140 rest in a siding on 23rd May 1998. They were rebuilt from older equipment at the end of the 1970s. Officially withdrawn at the end of the 1990s, some cars continued to be used for spares and crew training until 2006. By Anthony Robins.