(Mainichi/Teruhisa Mimori)
The “SL Yamaguchi” steam locomotive connecting Shin-Yamaguchi Station in the city of Yamaguchi and Tsuwano Station in the town of Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture, on the JR Yamaguchi Line began its operation for this year on May 3. Along the route, train fans and local people waved and took photos as the steam locomotive ran powerfully with smoke rising. The train will make one round trip between Shin-Yamaguchi and Tsuwano stations, a distance of 62.9 kilometers, on most Saturdays, Sundays and holidays until September.
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(Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun)
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