【j train】September 2002 Issue No. 07 ◎ Special Feature: Towards a Glorious End... The Journey of the "583 Series" A gem of a special issue tracing the footsteps of the 583 series, the sleeping car train that JNR proudly presented to the world. The photo gallery, which meticulously follows the N22 formation belonging to the Aomori Depot, is a precious record that can no longer be seen today. The development secrets, revealed from the album of the leading designer, Mr. Akira Hoshi, are essential reading that conveys the passion of the engineers who supported Japan's high economic growth period. It also covers the diverse appearances of nostalgic limited-stop trains such as "Spur" and "Schale Karuizawa." The pages dedicated to nostalgia for abandoned lines and steam locomotives are also substantial, including the triple D51 crossing the difficult Okunaka in Tohoku, and the mixed train on the Kurayoshi Line that disappeared while carrying the mission of connecting the San'in and San'yo regions. This is a rare item that allows not only railway fans but anyone to feel the progress of Japan, the technological superpower. 2002 Ikaros Publishing A4変形判 144 pages Like new #Other railway books here #583 series #Sleeping car train #JNR #Aomori Depot #Limited Express Hatsukari #Akira Hoshi #Okunaka #D51 #Kurayoshi Line #Abandoned line #Mixed train #ED71 #20 series passenger car #Kitaguni #Spur #Railway materials #Ikaros Publishing #jtrain #Steam locomotive #Railway magazine