Product Description

-The steam locomotive who drove the nostalgic era
-A valuable collection of videos taken with 16mm film

-A steam locomotive that was ending its role in Japan in the 1970s.
-For Kazutaro Oishi, a man who manipulated the giant as a JNR engineer and crossed a steep pass, it was extremely lonely for his familiar steam locomotive to disappear.
-He couldn't stop his retirement, but he did his best to keep a decent record in his role and everywhere, and worked on high quality video on 16mm film as well as photographs.
-This work was edited using 24 frames / sec progressive telecine and digitally remastered to the full high-definition standard so as not to impair the character of the recording film.
-Enjoy high-quality, high-definition images that are different from the quality of ordinary 8mm film, and enjoy the true shape of a lively steam locomotive.
-Volume 3 of the DVD version introduces images of steam locomotives from Kanto to Kinki.
-Not only powerful driving scenes, but also places such as train stations and car interiors at important points, as well as cabs that transmit hot air, are inserted as needed.

[Wataro Oishi [shooting and supervision]]
-Born in 1938.
-Joined the National Railways in 1954.
-Become a driver after working as an engineer assistant in the Omiya engine ward.
-He also served as the driver of the first train [Hikari No.2] on the opening day of the service train and the Tokaido Shinkansen.
-A long-time steam locomotive fan. He has published works in magazines [steam locomotives] and produced many independent films.
-License for small airplanes and ships.

[Appearing routes]
-Ashio Line, Kawagoe Line, Koyama Station, Shiodome Station, Ryogoku Station, Mito Station, Takahagi Station, Hachiko Line, Futamata Line, Sangu Line, Sanin Main Line, Bantan Line

* Local sounds are not included.

-Dolby Digital Monochrome 48 minutes



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.

Product Specifications

Item code

DW-4133

ISBN code

4932323413327

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