[Content introduction]
The special feature is [Glorying Umekoji Engine Ward 1].
In the front and back part, we will take up the sacred place of steam locomotives, Umekoji.
In this issue, the first part, Toshiyuki Shiibashi interviews two veteran crew members who served as train assistants on many trains in the 1950s.
Documents from crew train rides to the limited express [Kamome] test run.
In addition to listening to the OB who served as the Umekoji Engine Ward in the last year of the active steamer, the history and equipment of Umekoji's distinctive locomotives are broken down into front and rear sections together with photos.
The second special issue is Yubari Railway, in which former engineer Kumi Ito interviewed the actual crew.
The resurrection steamer will ask the crew of Tobu [SL Daiki] about the operation of the C11 sole traction, and will develop it with the graph of Hisami Ito.
[Rut of the pioneer] is a sequel to a 16-year-old express engine assistant.
-The glorious Umekoji institution 1
The Umekoji Engine Ward has now transformed into the Kyoto Railway Museum and has become a popular “steam locomotive”.
What kind of drama was there once when the steamer was active?
We will unravel the history of locomotives that have a lot to offer, as well as testimony from stakeholders, including those who have trained on trains.
Please enjoy the Umekoji steamer era from both hardware and software twice.
-Yubari Railway, steamer age
Until the abolition of the spring of 1975, the Yubari Railway was active in the transportation of coal from the Yubari district to Otaru Port.
There was a switchback on the slope line in the direction of Yubari (Nishikizawa), and there was also a push-pull operation with a rear auxiliary machine connected, and steamers pulling seki cars struggled.
Looking back on the difficulties of Yubari Railway at that time, together with OB Hanada engineer.
-Tobu Railway C11 alone operation
Tobu Railway [SL Daiki] became the first independent traction of C11 since the start of commercial operation due to the admission of DE10 as a rear auxiliary machine.
What difference did trains without DL assistance have in driving and bonfire work?
We interviewed an engineer / assistant engineer in Shimo-ima city's ward, who took part in solo driving. Please enjoy with the powerful color graph by Hisami Ito.
Photo by Akihiko Kimoto
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )