It is early summer in Japan. Sunlight is strong and the maximum daytime temperature reaches 30 degrees Celsius. Just before a rainy season, it is a brief window of delightful days.
Last weekend, I visited Saitama Prefecture on account of some business. On my way to the meeting place, I could have a chance to take train pictures on the Tobu-Tojo Line near Takasaka Station. The shooting spot was just before a railroad bridge spanning Tokigawa River. After leaving Takasaka Station, a northbound train goes down the track to this spot. The train, then, goes up again toward the bridge girder. There are a dry river bed and a green forest along the track.
Firstly, the EMU 50000 series appeared. The 50000 series is a 10-car train launched in 2005. It is Tobu's first aluminum body commuter train. A total of 9 sets, 90 units have been manufactured so far by Hitachi. It was difficult to capture a side view of this 200m long train in one image, but I could manage somehow.
Next, the EMU 10030 series came to the spot. The 10030 series is also a 10-car train launched in 1988. A total of 170 units have been manufactured so far by Tokyu Sharyo, Alna Koki and Fuji Heavy industries. The stainless-steel bodies sparkled in the morning sun... very beautiful.
I was completely absorbed in taking photographs for a while. It was time for my appointment. I was almost late.
Last weekend, I visited Saitama Prefecture on account of some business. On my way to the meeting place, I could have a chance to take train pictures on the Tobu-Tojo Line near Takasaka Station. The shooting spot was just before a railroad bridge spanning Tokigawa River. After leaving Takasaka Station, a northbound train goes down the track to this spot. The train, then, goes up again toward the bridge girder. There are a dry river bed and a green forest along the track.
Firstly, the EMU 50000 series appeared. The 50000 series is a 10-car train launched in 2005. It is Tobu's first aluminum body commuter train. A total of 9 sets, 90 units have been manufactured so far by Hitachi. It was difficult to capture a side view of this 200m long train in one image, but I could manage somehow.
Next, the EMU 10030 series came to the spot. The 10030 series is also a 10-car train launched in 1988. A total of 170 units have been manufactured so far by Tokyu Sharyo, Alna Koki and Fuji Heavy industries. The stainless-steel bodies sparkled in the morning sun... very beautiful.
I was completely absorbed in taking photographs for a while. It was time for my appointment. I was almost late.
