・ Published: October 14, 1975, First Edition ・ Publisher: Asahi Shimbun Company ・ Special Features: Steam Locomotives C58, D51; Japan's Local Private Railways (25 companies in total); West Germany's National Railways ・ Number of pages: 179 ・ Size: Approximately 21.8cm (height) x 21cm (width) x Approximately 1cm (thickness) ● Thank you for viewing. This is a 1976 edition book released as part of Asahi Shimbun's vehicle series (World Automobiles, World Ships, World Wings). The beginning of the book features color photos of C58 and D51 steam locomotives and the West German (now Federal Republic of Germany) National Railways. The gravure section includes photos and detailed descriptions of C58, D51, and Japan's local private railways. The end of the book contains information on new vehicles, new line openings, line closures, a register of Japanese private railway vehicles, a list of local private railway routes, local private railway route maps, and the annual "World Railways" (August 1974 - August 1975). As this book is approximately 50 years old, there is some age-related deterioration such as yellowing and scratches. The vinyl cover is in a usable condition. The obi (paper band) is also still present. Please take a good look at the photos provided and consider purchasing only if you are satisfied. We kindly request that you refrain from returns, refunds, cancellations, or complaints.