『Two Foot 6ix』 - a photo on Flickriver

『Two Foot 6ix』

            Few locations in the world continue to operate on 2' 6" (762mm) gauge. Most are either closed systems like in Disney Parks, or famous scenic railways like the Puffing Billy Railway in Australia, or the Kangra Valley Railway in India. In Japan, two railways operate actual regular commuter operations with these tiny trains, the Yokkaichi Asunarou Railway, and the Sangi Railway, both in Mie Prefecture.

Here near the westernmost end of the Sangi Railway's Hokusei Line, a 270 Series approaches a tight, uphill curve on a local bound for Kuwana. These yellow EMU's, locally nicknamed "Matchbox Trains" are the standard power for the railway. With a top speed of only 45KPH (28MPH in freedom units), they're a slow, but admittedly lovely way to see the Mie countryside.

Sangi Railway Hokusei Line
Sangi 270 Series
Ageki, Mie Pref., Japan
   

Taken in: Japan / Mie / Ageki (show map)

Taken on: March 26, 2024

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Groups appears in: • Railroads • JAPAN [directory] 日本 more » • JAPANESE TRAIN RAILS • Japanese Locomotives ／日本の機関車 • Narrow Gauge and Steam/Heritage Railways/Railroads. No 30/60! • RailwayWorld • International Railroad Photography Gallery • Trains, Rails and Railroad Equipment • Quality and Exceptional Railway Photographs • Railfan Atlas « less

Camera: Canon EOS R6m2, f/7.1, 1/500 sec, 77mm, ISO 500 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R6m2
Lens:	RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Aperture:	f/7.1
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/500)
Focal Length:	77mm
ISO:	500
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Partial
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Lightroom 7.2 (Windows)
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