Book (Practical) Railroad Permanent operation of steam locomotives to support local revitalization / Shōji Nakamoto

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[Introduction to Contents]
In recent years, the "Tourist Operation of Steam Locomotives" that started in 1976 has come to a crossroads.
The SL Yamaguchi Train locomotives in Yamaguchi and Shimane prefectures have been out of service for a long time. The SL Ginga in Iwate, the SL Kita-Biwako in Shiga, and the Steam Locomotive Hitoyoshi in Kumamoto have been out of service.
It has been pointed out that the shortage of engineers who maintain the locomotives and the shortage of replacement parts have been the causes.
Steam locomotives are vehicles that enabled the transport of people and goods by machines for the first time, and it is a precious historical and industrial heritage of mankind.
The reason why "SL Yamaguchi Train" started operation in 1979 was that the president of the Japan National Railways said, "" I want to leave the scientific heritage of mankind for future generations.
Leaving a moving steam locomotive has a great educational effect for children. "
The reason why" Steam Locomotives "started operation was because the president of the Japan National Railways said," I want to leave the scientific heritage of mankind for future generations.
Leaving a moving steam locomotive has a great educational effect for children. "
Steam locomotives bring joy to many people living along the railway line, including children. It is a gift of regional revitalization that attracts many tourists and economic effects.
It is a book that examines how steam locomotives can contribute to the revitalization of the regions along the railway line as tourism resources by overcoming the difficulties of" preserving the dynamics of steam locomotives "with various values.
Contents
Chapter 1 : Social Significance of Steam Locomotives and History of Tourist Operation
Chapter 2 : History of Nationwide Operation
Chapter 3 : Recent Difficulties
Chapter 4 : Overcoming Difficulties and Aiming for Permanent Operation
Chapter 1990