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?

There's not much else to say!

Tram 7022 used to serve the streets of central Tokyo from 1954 to 1968. There's a photo of it here. It was then placed in this field in...

This waiting room was well used in the 1980s but is barely used today

This old railway tunnel has been repurposed for wine storage. You can rent a locker and keep your wine collection here in perfect...

It's best not to bound off the train here

This retired snow plough sitting in the summer sun could definitely be described as a beast!

Construction of this section of line started in the 1930s, was paused during WW2, and then never started again. Despite several attempts...

Traveling by train across rural Japan is such a treat

This railway tunnel was actually never used for its intended purpose. It was built to extend a railway line in western Japan but the...

This must be one of Japan's most picturesque stations. Access is across the bridge on the left. There are 4 or 5 trains a day in each...