Hitachinaka Seaside Railway Minato Line Centennial History, Ibaraki Kotsu Company History The "Hitachinaka Seaside Railway Minato Line Centennial History" is a must-have commemorative publication for those who love local lines in Ibaraki Prefecture. It meticulously documents the grand history from the founding of the Minato Railway Co., Ltd. in 1907, through its merger with Ibaraki Kotsu during the war, and its rebirth as the Hitachinaka Seaside Railway after overcoming the risk of 폐선 (폐선 means "abandoned line" or "discontinued line"), celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Minato Line's opening. It is filled with interesting history, such as its former purpose of transporting people to the beach and transporting marine products from Nakaminato, and the introduction of gasoline cars before the war, which marked its peak. In particular, the records of the abolition of freight operations after the 1950s, and the efforts of citizens and the administration to ensure its survival after the Great East Japan Earthquake, will make you reconsider the significance of local railways. As you can see from the table of contents, it covers information that railway fans want to know, including the transition of vehicles, the history of timetables (you can see timetables and operation diagrams from 1946 and 1949, as well as operation diagrams from the 1990s), facility improvements, and the history of transportation integration in the prefecture, such as the Suihama electric trains of the Ibaraki Kotsu era. Additional images include the operation of the special express "Ajigaura," photos and detailed specifications of old and new vehicles such as the Kiha 3710-01 and Kiha 48036 transferred from JNR (Japanese National Railways), and illustrations of valuable scenic spots along the line, making it more than just a history book. This type of company history/commemorative publication is often only distributed to local stakeholders and some enthusiastic fans, making it a rare resource. It will be a treasure trove for those who want to deeply understand the history of the Minato Line and for core enthusiasts who reminisce about the Minato Line during the Ibaraki Kotsu era. 2015 Hitachinaka Seaside Railway Co., Ltd. General Incorporated Association Transportation Environment Improvement Network A5 size 318 pages #Other Railway Books Here #Other "Discontinued Private Railway Related Items" Here #Other "Light Railway Narrow Gauge Dedicated Lines" Here #Other "Old Roads, Abandoned Roads, Severe Roads, Ruins" Related Items Here #Abandoned Line #Local Line #Private Railway Abandoned Line #Local Railway #Hitachinaka Seaside Railway #Minato Line #Minato Railway #Ibaraki Kotsu #Company History #Centennial History #Minato Line Centennial History #Katsuta Station #Nakaminato Station #Ajigaura Station #Suihama Electric Train #Ibaraki #Railway History #Local Private Railway #Commemorative Publication #Railway Vehicles #Gasoline Car #Diesel Car #Railway Materials