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The wishes of the people living along the streetcar line take shape! Streetcars in reissued colors run through the city of Sapporo.
Thorough attention to detail in the reproduction paint job
Although the details of the car body have changed as a result of previous repairs and renovations, such as the front light below the front window being changed from single-light to double-light, we have reproduced the livery as much as possible. The "2" in white letters on the lower right front is a reproduction of the system indicator plate that was once a steel plate, and the angle of the V was adjusted and modified many times to make the twin-light look as good as it did in the single-light days.
Mr. Wada says, "I hope visitors will enjoy the contrast between the old streetcar colors and the redeveloped cityscape.
The detailing is meticulous. The number in the lower right is a reproduction of the system indicator board.
Let's burn the last year and the last streetcar standard color into your eyes!
On August 1, 2023, children living along the streetcar line were invited by Mr. Satoshi Wada, a streetwalking researcher, to ride on the streetcar during its unveiling. He explained the history of the streetcar and its route, and the children listened attentively. Along the street, many streetcar fans held up their cameras, and some even held up handmade panels saying, "Congratulations on the achievement of this project. Some of them held up handmade panels saying "Congratulations on your project." It was a great reminder that Sapporo streetcars are loved by many people.
Children listening to Mr. Wada's explanation
The revival-color streetcars were originally scheduled to run until April 2024, but with the support of many people, it was decided to extend the service until May 10. 243 will run through the streets of Sapporo as a regular vehicle and then retire, but during this period, event operation is also planned and the streetcars can be chartered for private events. The last year of the familiar Sapporo-colored streetcars will begin.
The current green-colored streetcar (photo at left) and the reissued color (photo at right)
Check them out together!
Writer Profile
Magazine/Book Editor & Writer Kyohei Yamashita
While working as a program producer at a radio station, he began producing mini-comm magazines and writing for magazines. Later, he joined a publishing company as an editor and has worked on various articles, mainly for town information magazines. His favorite things are cooking, mountain climbing, river fishing, and stone monuments in Sapporo. He lives in Minami-ku, Sapporo, and loves Minami-ku very much.
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