Kokutetsu (Japanese National Railways) Electric Train Development History I, II, III, IV - Railway Pictorial Special Edition - Set of 4 Volumes A definitive collection of railway historical materials, covering the evolution of JNR electric trains from their inception to the dark ages! This set comprises four volumes (I-IV) of "Kokutetsu Electric Train Development History," published as special issues of the monthly magazine "Railway Pictorial" by the Electric Vehicle Research Association from 1957 to 1958. As the title suggests, the books trace the birth and development of electric trains of the Japanese National Railways (and its predecessors, the Railway Agency and the Ministry of Railways), which have been the backbone of Japan's railways, with detailed data and valuable photographs and illustrations. Volume I: "The Founding Era" (1906-1923) Volume II: "The Reconstruction Era" (1924-1928) Volume III: "The Flourishing Era" (1929-1938) Volume IV: "The Dark Ages" (1939-1945) The history is unraveled chronologically, delving into the construction of railway lines, operational changes, and, above all, the vehicles that enthusiasts crave (new and old types, modifications, operations, etc.) in detail and depth. Known as a classic and essential work for systematically studying the transition of JNR electric trains, it is a rare find among enthusiasts due to its publication over half a century ago. Published as a special issue of a railway magazine, it is a niche and highly specialized material, and its historical and documentary value is very high. 1957, Railway Book Publishing Association, B5 size, 4 volumes Punched with 2 holes and stored in a binder. The covers have scratches. Please check the images. #Other Railway Books Here #Other "Railway Pictorial" Here #JNR Local Lines #Private Railway Abandoned Lines #Railway Vehicles #Old Type Electric Trains #Railway History #Railway Technology History #Railway Historical Materials #JNR Electric Trains #Electric Vehicle Research Association #Railway Book Publishing Association #Railway Pictorial #Pre-War Electric Trains #Wartime Electric Trains #Electric Train Types #Railway Research #Railway Mania #Railway Collection #Rare Books #Special Issue #JNR #JNR #Electric Trains #Railway History #Railway Vehicles #Old Type Electric Trains #Railway Book Publishing Association #Railway Pictorial #Electric Vehicle Research Association #Classic Materials #Electric Train Development History #Technology History