After observing the preserved tramcar, unit 6063 of the Toei 6000 series, I moved to the other tramcar, which is exhibited next to unit 6063 in Shinmei Toden-shakoato Park. What's that green-colored tramcar?
The answer is an electric open wagon, unit Otsu-2 of the Otsu-1 series. Unit Otsu-2 was built in 1941 at Shibaura Factory of the Electricity Bureau, Tokyo City (present Transportation Bureau, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government). It had been used for freight transport such as ballast for the tram lines. It's a 7.65-meter-long and 3.453-meter-high vehicle with a wooden body. It has a two-wheeled bogie, named Brill 21E, which was made by J. B. Brill and Company in the United States. Two 18.7 kW direct current motors are equipped, and can bear up to 5 tons of freight. The dead weight is 7 tons. After operating for 30 years, unit Otsu-2 was retired from the track in 1971. I was very happy to observe this very precious vehicle being preserved in good condition.
Incidentally, I found a fun play facility in front of the two tramcars. It's a shallow pond with fountains, named "Jabujabu-ike" (Splash Pond). Children can safely play in the pond. A slide and a bridge are also equipped along the pond. I saw that many local kids were screaming and enjoying it there. The historical vehicles and the fun pond... Shinmei Toden-shakoato Park is a unique spot in Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo Metropolis. I would like to thank everyone involved in this park improvement project.
