Where To Stream Japan Railway Journal Season 2016 Episode 15
Future Prospects Made in the Past JR East's Steam Loco Strategy
- Aired October 14, 2016
- 30 Min
East Japan Railway Company also known as JR East operates 4 preserved steam locomotives and is a popular attraction for tourists. Unfortunately, operating and maintaining locomotives are costly, and techniques developed over time such as manufacturing components and driving skills needs to be passed down to the next generation of workers.