EMU Keisei 3500 series travels on the Keisei main line
The Japan Meteorological Agency made an announcement that this year's rainy season ended on June 29th in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which was the fastest on record. Was it an effect of global warming? I don't know, but anyhow, 2018 mid-summer has begun. Before introducing the topics of the mid-summer, I am going to continue with the subject of the 2018 rainy season a bit more.
In early June, I visited a photogenic spot for taking pictures of full blown irises with my family. Our destination was Koiwa Iris Garden on the banks of the Edo River in Tokyo Metropolis. Along with the reputable Horikiri Iris Garden, Koiwa Iris Garden is also popular among Tokyoites. From early June to mid-July, purple, blue and white colored iris flowers are seen here and there in the large garden. Irises are typical blossoms of the rainy season. They attract many gardeners and flower lovers.
Incidentally, the nearest station to Koiwa Iris Garden is Edogawa on the Keisei main line. Our vehicle was the EMU 3500 series. The 3500 series was launched in 1972 to increase the commuter transportation capacity on the Keisei lines. A total of 24 sets, 96 units were built by Tokyu Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Its shining stainless-steel bodies with the classical corrugations are my favorite. Its large frontal windows are also cool even though 46 years have already passed since the 3500 series debuted.
Both iris blossoms and the trains were shining on the Keisei main line.
In early June, I visited a photogenic spot for taking pictures of full blown irises with my family. Our destination was Koiwa Iris Garden on the banks of the Edo River in Tokyo Metropolis. Along with the reputable Horikiri Iris Garden, Koiwa Iris Garden is also popular among Tokyoites. From early June to mid-July, purple, blue and white colored iris flowers are seen here and there in the large garden. Irises are typical blossoms of the rainy season. They attract many gardeners and flower lovers.
Incidentally, the nearest station to Koiwa Iris Garden is Edogawa on the Keisei main line. Our vehicle was the EMU 3500 series. The 3500 series was launched in 1972 to increase the commuter transportation capacity on the Keisei lines. A total of 24 sets, 96 units were built by Tokyu Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Its shining stainless-steel bodies with the classical corrugations are my favorite. Its large frontal windows are also cool even though 46 years have already passed since the 3500 series debuted.
Both iris blossoms and the trains were shining on the Keisei main line.
Full blown irises and the EMU Keisei 3500 series
Official information about the trains on the Keisei Line (in Japanese):