Product Description
The Shimabara Railway is a non-electrified private railway in Nagasaki Prefecture, founded in 1908 (Meiji 41), with the 42km section between Isahaya and Minami-Shimabara opening in 1913 (Taisho 2).
Later, they acquired the Kuchinotsu Railway, creating a long line spanning 78.5 km between Isahaya and Kazusa.
Despite overcoming damage from mudslides caused by the eruption of Mount Unzen-Fugen, the ferry played an important role as a means of transportation on the Shimabara Peninsula. However, in 2008, the tip of the peninsula was closed, and the route now runs for 43.2 km between Isahaya and Shimabara Port.
The first part of this two-volume set, [History and Background], covers the origins of the Shimabara Railway, which has a history of over 100 years, while the second part, [Vehicles and Abandoned Lines], will cover the vehicles used throughout its history and the sections of the line that have been abandoned.
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This item is written in Japanese.
- *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
- 056279
- ISBN code
- 9784777056279
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