Three rubbings of number plates from the active service era of the 9600 steam locomotive. ① 59647 ・ Manufactured: Kawasaki Shipyard, 1922 ・ Retired: 1974 ・ Date of Rubbing: August 17, 1974 ・ Location of Rubbing: Gotōji Engine Depot ・ Number Plate Rubbing Location: Unknown ・ Features: Hauled the Sayonara SL train on December 22, 1974 ・ Currently: Preserved at the Nōgata Steam Locomotive Club ・ Rubbing Size: Approximately 20cm tall, 60cm wide ② 49679 ・ Manufactured: Kawasaki Shipyard, 1921 ・ Retired: 1974 ・ Date of Rubbing: August 17, 1974 ・ Location of Rubbing: Gotōji Engine Depot ・ Number Plate Rubbing Location: Unknown ・ Rubbing Size: Approximately 20cm tall, 60cm wide ③ 49675 ・ Manufactured: Kawasaki Shipyard, 1921 ・ Retired: 1974 ・ Date of Rubbing: August 17, 1974 ・ Location of Rubbing: Gotōji Engine Depot ・ Number Plate Rubbing Location: Unknown ・ Rubbing Size: Approximately 20cm tall, 60cm wide ・ Included: Rubbing of the manufacturing year plate ● Thank you for viewing. These rubbings were taken at the Gotōji Engine Depot approximately 51 years ago. At the time, I was given permission to enter the engine depot, and I was able to freely wander around the locomotives. I believe this tolerance was due to the kindness of the engine depot staff towards SL fans. It's something you wouldn't see nowadays. During the visit, I was able to take photos up close, and I also took these rubbings by climbing onto the locomotives. I used cut rolls of Japanese paper to match the size of the plates. As these rubbings are from about half a century ago, some aging is unavoidable. Please be aware of this. 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.