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--The 1990s JR West trains revived with stereo sound
--A traditional JNR train and a new JR train will compete on the Hokuriku Main Line!

-On the Hokuriku Main Line, which is one of the most frequently operated express trains in Japan, on the Hokuriku Main Line, in addition to [Raijin], [Shirasagi], [Kaetsu] from the JNR era, [Kagayaki], [Kirameki], and [Super Raijin] have also appeared.
-In addition, the JR West Japan original 681 series debuted as [Super Thunderbird (Thunderbird)].
-While the sleeper limited express [Twilight Express] between Osaka and Sapporo is also operated, the 475 series and 419 series that were once active in honor trains were operated as ordinary trains [town train]. (Taken from 1992 to 1995)

[Hokuriku Main Line]
[Toyama]
-The terminal and departure station of the limited express [Thunderbirds] [Shirasagi] that appear one after another.
-[Super Raijin Unazuki] get on at Toyama Local Railway Unazuki Onsen Station.
-The 419 series used for [Town Train] is a modified car from the 583 series that was once active in sleeper limited express and [Thunderbird].
-The Kumoha 419 and Kuha 418 types with the driver's cab installed in the intermediate car were called [bread] from their appearance.
-Express 475 series and 413 series based on the same model replaced with a new body are also engaged in local transportation.
-I also entered the Toyama Port line of DC electrification, which was later transferred to Toyama Light Rail.
-On the Takayama Main Line, the limited express [(Wide View) Hida] by Kiha 85 type of JR Tokai goes directly from Nagoya.
-There were also mixed trains of JR Tokai and JR West trains on regular trains.

[Kanazawa]
-The elevated express station completed in 1990, the year before the shooting, has a limited express train from the east [Kagayaki] and a train from the west [Raijin] [Super Raijin] [Shirasagi].
-Part of this is directly electrified to Wakura Onsen Station this year, and goes directly to the Nanao Line where Kiha 58 series express [Notoji] remains.
-For ordinary trains, the 415 series 800 series, which was created by attaching the 485 series AC equipment modified to the 183 series 800 series to the 115 series, is used.

[Fukui / Takefu]
-Fukui Station was used as a ground station until 1999. An EF81 type towed freight train passes down line 1 and up line 4.
-For the ordinary train that goes directly from the neighboring Echizen-Hanadou station to the Ebikita Line, use the Kiha 58 series with the Nanao Line color.
-Takefu Station is limited by limited express except for some parts such as [Super Raijin] and [Shirasagi].
-Descent [Twilight Express] will stop and save [Super Thunderbird (Thunderbird)].

[New Hikita-Tsuruga]
-Introducing the interior of the 419 series of ordinary trains.
-At Shin-Higata Station, the limited express [Raijin] between Osaka and Niigata by the 485 series belonging to JR East belong to [Shirasagi] [Kakoshi].
-The 12 series and 14 series Joyful Train [Asuka] stopped driving and 3 limited express trains were saved.
-The section on the north side of Shin-Hikita Station was a difficult point where the slope of 25 ‰ continued during the single track era before the opening of the Hatohara Loop Line.

[Tokaido Main Line]
[Kyoto]
-The 14 series 15 type sleeper limited express [Akatsuki], the 24 series 25 type [Sea of Japan], the 381 series limited express [Super Kuroshio] [Shinano], the Kiha 181 series [Asashino], etc. From September, the limited express [Haruka] to Kansai International Airport appeared.
-Freight trains that use the piggyback transport system, in which trucks are mounted on freight cars as they are, also pass through.
[Yamazaki-Kamizoku]
-All limited express trains on the Hokuriku Main Line and Kosai Line go directly to Osaka Station.
-Furthermore, additional trains will be added to the Mukomachi driver's station, including the limited express [Kita-Kinki] on the Fukuchiyama line.
-Until March 1996, the limited express [Super Hakuto], which was used as a temporary train between Shin-Osaka and Kyoto, uses some inside trains and runs in parallel with [Thunderbird].

-Narrator: Hideki Hagawa
-Shooting and supervision: Muneo Okui
-Supervision: Makoto Yamabe
-Shooting and supervision: Muneo Okui
-Composition / Direction: Masayuki Miyaji
-Production: Dorindo Co., Ltd.

[Biography of Muneo Okui]
-Lives in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture.
-Born in 1936 (Showa 11).
-Since he was a 23-year-old man with an 8mm camera, he has been engaged in the fruit and vegetable business, while pursuing railway cars to travel around Japan.
-Switched to a video camera in the 1990s, and the shooting history exceeds half a century.
-Matsusaka Rail Club member.

-Dolby Digital 70 minutes

-Depending on the equipment at the time of shooting, images without the same recording audio are also included.
* This work is a compilation of 8mm video footage that was once shot. There are some scenes that are difficult to see due to the shooting environment at the time, and scenes where noise is occurring due to deterioration of the material tape, but these are very valuable images and are used as they are. please note that. Also, the video of the main part is 4: 3.


Item Size/Weight : 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 cm / 150g

• *Please note that the book's paper strip may not be included. Additionally, we do not offer replacements for any damage or wear to the strip.

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DR-3902

ISBN code

4932323390222

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