Tobu Railway: Restoring a Steam Locomotive - Japan Railway Journal

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Tobu Railway is known for operating many modern routes throughout the Tokyo area but has been experiencing success with SL Taiju steam locomotives running sightseeing routes in Tochigi as well. See how the restoration team held up under the pressure of reviving a locomotive that had been out of service for almost 50 years.