Japan Railway Journal

Future Prospects Made in the Past: JR East's Steam Loco Strategy (2016x15)

Ausstrahlung: Okt 14, 2016

East Japan Railway Company also known as JR East operates 4 preserved steam locomotives and is a popular attraction for tourists. Unfortunately, operating and maintaining locomotives are costly, and techniques developed over time such as manufacturing components and driving skills needs to be passed down to the next generation of workers.