A bright orange train makes a dull grey day that much better

Back in 2019, I was lucky enough to get tickets for a ride on the L0 Series maglev train at the Yamanashi Test Track. This test track...

Okuyukiusu Station in Hokkaido is stunning. Even on a day of heavy rain. Trains stopped running in 1989 when the Shibetsu Line closed....

This brilliant old Meitetsu train was built in 1926 and was used until about 2001

Tanigumiguchi station is quite the place to visit during the cherry blossom season. The trees next to the platform make for some amazing...

This lovely diesel railbus in Hokkaido was built in 1963, but was only used until 1971 when the line closed - one of so many lines that...

What could be better than a train trip along a local railway line in rural Japan?

This tunnel used to be part of a freight railway that was used for the construction of a large dam. Once that was completed, the railway...

This was a people mover near Nagoya that opened in 1991. It ran for 7.4km with seven stations. Due to crippling maintenance costs and a...

This is the brilliant dining car on an old bullet train that used to operate on the Tokaido Shinkansen in Japan. It is now on display at...

I love the interior of this old train, lovingly preserved and now being proudly displayed

This local level crossing isn't very busy

There's nothing quite like exploring quiet local stations in the middle of nowhere

This station closed in 2014 and the photo below was taken two years later. The weeds are definitely in control now.

This disused train is slowly rusting in a siding. And yet it retains a definite charm.

This preserved Moha 1 train served the Takahata Line which closed in 1974.

Some local private railways in Japan still use token signalling. It's always great to see it in action!

It's been many a year since this mining railway carried any stone...

It's possible to see out of the front and back of so many local trains in Japan. It's perfect for capturing a shot of interesting local...

Would you like some train sauce with your Christmas dinner?