This Post Office train is on display at the Postal College in Kunitachi, Tokyo. There is a small gallery showing old photos and route...

The last train to run across this bridge was fifteen years ago when the Miki Railway closed on April 1st 2008.

Himeji Monorail was short-lived, operating only from 1966 until 1974. Nearly 50 years later, these remains can still be seen.

A simple level crossing in rural Japan. This level crossing takes you across the tracks to a small shrine. You can also see a timetable...

This lovely blue train retires on Saturday, March the 18th. Whilst it's sad to see it retire, it's a good opportunity to experience a...

This railway map is 100 years old. It is from the 12th year of the Taisho period, which was 1923. It shows the extent at the time of the...

I love the simplicity of Domoto Station

The best thing to have in your shop window is definitely the front of an old train.

Yoshihisa Station is probably one of the most basic stations in Japan. This tram stop is just a bit of blue paint in the road and a tiny...

Oshamambe Station in Hokkaido in December 2022. It's hard to believe that in about 8 years, this will become a Shinkansen station and...

Which one is your favourite? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

This was Nobiru Station. On March the 11th 2011, the tsunami that devastated the Tohoku region of Japan reached 3.7m when it hit this...

Just before New Year, I stayed the night at Hirafu Station in Hokkaido. The station building has been converted into two guest rooms on...

A train trip in Hokkaido is the best way to spend the winter holidays

Visiting this old abandoned train in central Japan was one of the highlights of the year!

I always love finding a good turntable on my travels!

Daisenji Station in Toyama is definitely an interesting place to get on or off the train!

Tram 5022 is on display in Toyama Prefecture. It was a pleasure to visit, even on a day of rain!