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Future Prospects Made in the Past: JR East's Steam Loco Strategy

Japan Railway Journal · Season 2 · Episode 15
East Japan Railway Company also known as JR East operates 4 preserved steam locomotives and is a popular attraction for tourists. Unfortunately, operating and maintaining locomotives are costly, and techniques developed over time such as manufacturing components and driving skills needs to be passed down to the next generation of workers.

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Season
2
Episode
15
Air Date
14/Oct/2016
Air Time
Runtime
28 min

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East Japan Railway Company also known as JR East operates 4 preserved steam locomotives and is a popular attraction for tourists. Unfortunately, operating and maintaining locomotives are costly, and techniques developed over time such as manufacturing components and driving skills needs to be passed down to the next generation of workers.

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