Thursday 29 October 2015

Railbus Twilight Photography Session

Railbus Twilight Photography Session 
レールバス夕暮れ撮影会 (Rail Bus Yuugure Satsueikai)

Railbuses* were used on the Nanbu Jukan Railway Line (南部縦貫鉄道線) running between Noheji and Shichinohe from 1962-1997. Although the line went out of use in 2002 the railbuses have been preserved and maintained in running condition, and are periodically put on public display.

(*A railbus is a very lightweight type passenger rail vehicle (typically non-articulated or rigid frame) (Source: Wikipedia).)
Railbus Twilight Photography Session Yuugure Satsueikai 2015 flyer 平成27年 レールバス夕暮れ撮影会 チラシ

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2015
Time: 12:00-18:30
Location: Former Nanbu Jukan Railway Line Shichinohe Station 
旧南部縦貫鉄道線 七戸駅(map)
Admission: Free
Events/Schedule:
Railbus Twilight Photography Session Yuugure Satsueikai time schedule 2015 平成27年 レールバス夕暮れ撮影会 タイムスケジュール 時間表
  • 12:00 Doors Open
  • 12:30 
    • Railbus 101 moves to Track 2 to be displayed in front of the station; train car interior is open viewing 
    • Diesel Railcar 104 moves to Track 2 Platform; train car interior is open for viewing 
  • 13:00
    • Railbus 102 on display at Track 4, in front of Locomotive Depot  (car interior is NOT open for viewing)
    • Diesel Rail Snowplough Russell DB11 on display at Track 5, in front of Locomotive Depot (car interior is NOT open for viewing)
    • When preparations are complete, Locomotive Depot will be opened for viewing
  • 14:00 
    • Diesel Railcar 104 moves to Track 5, in front of Locomotive Depot
    • Railbus 102 and Russell DB11 are lined up
  • 15:30 
    • End of train car interior viewings
    • Railbus 101 Running Demonstration at Track 2, Displayed at Platform 
  • 15:45 Diesel Rail Snowplough Russell DB11 and Railbus 102 enter the Depot 
  • 16:30 Twilight Photography Session Begins (Locomotive Depot Side Entry Prohibited)
  • 17:45 Diesel Railcar 104 and Railbus 101 enter the Depot (in that order)  
  • 18:30 Event Ends
Cautions:
  • Schedule may change in the event of rain
  • Due to the age of the locomotives, some trains may not be able to be displayed as scheduled
  • Entry into certain areas may be prohibited at certain times
  • In the event that the photography session is overcrowded, time slots may be assigned for people to take turns taking photographs
  • Watch your step as the grounds are enclosed by waterways and other obstructions

Former Nanbu Jukan Railway Line Shichinohe Station 旧南部縦貫鉄道線 七戸駅


More Information:
Base of the Trip Shichinohe Tourism Website (Japanese): http://www.shichinohe-kankou.jp/event_detail?id=00005453

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