Japan Railway Travel Atlas ① Hokkaido Shinchosha / Keisuke Imao, Supervisor "All Lines, All Stations, All Abandoned Lines" - An essential book for train travelers, abandoned line enthusiasts, and railway history researchers. ■ The "Information Density" Unique to This Book is Its True Strength As Japan's first true-scale railway map, it allows for a realistic grasp of the actual distances between lines and their relationship with the terrain. It's on a different level than a mere route map. It includes not only existing lines but also an "Abandoned Railway Map" that reproduces abandoned lines, abandoned stations, freight railways, mine railways, forest railways, and private railways on the map. The Hokkaido edition specifically features colonial railways (light railways) that once ran through the peatlands of eastern and northern Hokkaido by horse and diesel. The colonial railways of Hamanaka Town, Shibecha Town, Betsukai Village... these phantom route networks, which have almost no remaining records, are brought back to life on this map. The station name list at the end of the book includes a data collection that explains the history of each line, including information on abandoned stations. "When was this station abandoned?" "Where did the old line run?" These questions are instantly answered just by turning the pages. The effort of research is drastically reduced. Sections with 100 scenic views from train windows are also clearly visible on the map. ■ The Lightest Companion for Your Travels B5 saddle-stitched, approximately 200g. It slips easily into your bag and can be carried without adding much weight. Perfect for checking the real-time routes of the Soya Main Line and Senmo Line on the same day you arrive at New Chitose. ■ For Those Who: - Enjoy train travel, exploring abandoned lines, and railway history research. - Are researching local train journeys in Hokkaido. - Are planning mileage runs for airline miles. 2000 Keisuke Imao, Author B5 size, 52 pages Good condition, close to new as purchased, with no folds or yellowing. #Other Railway Books Here #Other Curated Travel Guides and Maps Here #Other "Hokkaido Abandoned Line Related Items" Here #Other "Hidaka Main Line Related Items" Here #Other "Sassho Line Related Items" Here #Other "Light Railway Narrow Gauge Private Lines" Here #Other "Abandoned Private Railways Related Items" Here #Other "JNR Abandoned Lines" Here