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[Special feature LRT & streetcar]
- [Streetcar] used to operate in many major cities nationwide.
- Due to the influence of motorization during the period of high economic growth, many of them were abolished in favor of subways and buses, and currently remain mainly in cities with tourism demand.
- On the other hand, from the viewpoint of the ease of getting on and off and the accuracy of operation that is the original characteristic of railways, it has once again attracted attention as an excellent means of barrier-free transportation, and is now being used as a next-generation streetcar (LRT/light rail transit) around the world. Currently, existing streetcars are being renovated and new lines are being opened one after another.
- In this special feature, we will focus on the Utsunomiya Light Rail, which coincidentally will open on August 26th, in detail, introduce streetcars and LRTs that are active all over the country, and introduce points that should be reproduced with models and how to enjoy them. I will continue.
[Event season has arrived! All-out event report]
- We covered the largest railway model event in Japan [International Model Railway Convention (JAM)] held at Tokyo Big Sight from August 18th to 20th!
- From the new products of the exhibiting manufacturers, we will introduce in detail the astonishing works by individuals and groups.
[NEW MODEL SPECIAL EF55]
- The topical new product [EF55] released by KATO is featured in the attractiveness of the product, such as the characteristic mechanism and the proportions that are faithful to the actual vehicle. Mr. Ryotaro Seki, who is in charge of product development, will provide an explanation of the EF55 and the behind-the-scenes stories of its product development.
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