Product Description
While the Keio Line is now filled with sleek 10-car commuter trains, before the period of rapid economic growth, it was a peaceful line with small, streetcar-like trains consisting of around four cars running on the streets (shared tracks) near Shinjuku.
A turning point for the Keio Line came in 1963 (Showa 38), the year before the Tokyo Olympics.
In April of that year, the old Shinjuku Station, which had been located above ground, ceased operations, the new underground station opened for use, and the shared tracks were abolished.
Then, in August, the overhead line voltage was increased from 600V to 1500V, and at the same time, the new 5000 series train, painted in a bright ivory color, made its debut.
With the voltage increase, the trains were completely refurbished, and in October, express trains began operating between Shinjuku and Higashi-Hachioji.
The following April, the Tama Zoological Park Line opened, and in June, the area around Hatsudai Station was moved underground, significantly changing the image of the Keio Line.
This exhibition chronicles the Keio Line's remarkable rise through the lens of historical photographs, evoking the sense of anticipation and excitement of that era.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
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
- 056293
- ISBN code
- 9784777056293
Purchase Information
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