Rail Pictorial February 2024 Issue No. 1021 [Feature] Short Lines and Connecting Lines Niche and Deep! A Must-Have Preservation Edition for Enthusiasts to Understand the "Backstage" of Railroad Tracks To all railway fans who feel romance in the branching tracks seen from the train window, wondering "Where does that track go?" This book is a niche but core railway feature issue that explores the answer to that question. It focuses on "short lines and connecting lines," the behind-the-scenes routes that don't usually appear in timetables, and is sure to pique the interest of enthusiasts. The real thrill of this book is learning about the existence of lesser-known tracks that supported historical operations. For example, the description of the route via the Hanwa Freight Line connecting Umeda and Osaka Station, which was once used by the limited express "Asuka," and the Oyama Short Line used by the semi-express "Tsukubane," which bypassed Oyama Station and directly connected the Tohoku Main Line and the Mito Line, are key to understanding the operational structure of the Japanese National Railways at the time. The comparison photos in the "Walking the Remains of the Tohoku-Mito Short Line" article at the end of the book will be a valuable source of inspiration for fans who love exploring abandoned railway tracks, allowing them to imagine the tracks in their active days. And, of course, the three-track section between Kanazawa-Hakkei and Jinmuji on the Keikyu Corporation, a mecca for rolling stock transport enthusiasts, is also covered. The existence of this "maniacal place," which functions as an entry/exit line from Tokyu Car Corporation, deepens the understanding of the entire railway system. The magazine features a large number of highly informative illustrations, such as route maps and simplified wiring diagrams that show the details of short lines and point layouts. Enjoy this dense research book that delves into the geographical and historical background of "why this track is here." 2024 Denkisha Kenkyukai B5 size Almost new, but there is a slight crease on the back cover where the right index finger touched when read. The contents themselves are in very good condition with little sign of having been read. #Other "Rail Pictorial" here #Other railway books here #Short Lines #Connecting Lines #Rail Pictorial #Wiring Diagrams #Simplified Wiring Diagrams #Hanwa Freight Line #Oyama Short Line #Tsukubane #Limited Express Asuka #Tokyu Car Corporation #Keikyu #Kanazawa-Hakkei #Jinmuji #Three-Track Section #Railway Enthusiast #Niche Feature #Railway Research #Track Branching #Freight Line