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00:00In Japan, there are many railways that are not accessible to the general public.
00:10These are...
00:14the working trains.
00:17Today, we will take a look at a freight train that is only seen a few times a year.
00:37Now, let's go on a journey on a railway that you have never seen before.
00:44I took a ride on a train that is not accessible to the general public.
00:55Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture.
00:59This is the second-largest city in Tochigi Prefecture, after Utsunomiya City.
01:02There are many factories in the metal, steel, and mechanical industries.
01:09There is a freight train that is only seen a few times a year.
01:17This is...
01:21the Toko-Takaoka Freight Train.
01:29The Toko-Takaoka Freight Train connects JR Oyama Station to Toko-Takaoka Oyama Office.
01:36The Toko-Takaoka Freight Train is 4km long.
01:43The Toko-Takaoka Freight Train is operated by Toko-Takaoka, an electrical appliance manufacturer.
01:56Toko-Takaoka mainly manufactures large transformers and power generators.
02:07The Toko-Takaoka Freight Train was built in 1961 to transport large transformers manufactured at Toko-Takaoka Oyama Office.
02:22This is the main character of the Toko-Takaoka Freight Train.
02:27It is a diesel locomotive that has been in production for more than 50 years, D35101.
02:37The Toko-Takaoka Freight Train was active at the Niigata Cement Terminal until 2006.
02:47After that, the Toko-Takaoka Freight Train became a passenger train and passed away.
02:53The number plate on the Toko-Takaoka Freight Train was installed as it was at the Niigata Cement Terminal in the Itsukamachi era.
03:09These two are the operators of the Toko-Takaoka Freight Train.
03:14I am the operator of the Toko-Takaoka Freight Train.
03:18I am the operator of the Toko-Takaoka Freight Train.
03:23Operator is a person who guides locomotives and freight trains and gives instructions to the operator.
03:34This mission is to transport large transformers from JR freight to Toko-Takaoka Oyama Office.
03:47The Toko-Takaoka Freight Train is on its way.
03:52Let's start the export inspection.
03:55We will use Unit 2 this time.
03:5930 minutes before departure, the export inspection of the locomotive is carried out.
04:06Checking the engine room.
04:08Checking the belt tension of the generator.
04:10Belt tension is good.
04:17Start the locomotive.
04:21Start the locomotive.
04:24After the inspection, the locomotive finally departs.
04:27Signal is good.
04:29Transmission is good.
04:31Transmission is good.
04:33Signal is good.
04:37BC is zero.
04:47Stop the locomotive.
04:56Stop the locomotive.
04:58Stop the locomotive.
05:07Signal is good.
05:08Signal is good.
05:10The Toko-Takaoka Freight Train is on its way.
05:14It travels 2 km to the destination.
05:18Departure.
05:38Departure.
06:04Approximately 20 km per hour.
06:09It goes slowly along the residential area.
06:24Approximately 30 minutes after departure.
06:29We will arrive at the destination soon.
06:38Stop the locomotive.
06:57Stop the locomotive.
07:04Wait for the arrival of JR freight train at this station.
07:08It's in the middle of the season.
07:09Good.
07:12And then, what's there?
07:20It's a train fan holding a camera.
07:24I came here because I heard a rare train is running.
07:28The conductor is very attractive.
07:30I heard that the conductor of a big train is moving.
07:33I heard that the conductor is running.
07:36That's why I came here.
07:41It's been 15 minutes.
07:46I can see the JR train.
07:52What's behind the train?
08:06This is the train fan's target, a black and large freight train.
08:23The name of the train is Omono-sha-shiki-800801.
08:29The train weighs 66.9 tons and is 26.8 meters long.
08:43This large freight train carries a huge transformer over 10 meters wide.
08:58The train has a total of 16 wheels and supports a heavy body.
09:19I think the most attractive thing about this train is that it has the most wheels.
09:24The sound of the train is different from that of a normal train.
09:32The reason why Shiki attracts the train fans is not only the size and sound.
09:41In the Toko-Takaoka special train, the turn of Shiki is reduced due to the small size of the transformer.
09:47You can see Shiki running several times a year.
09:53This time, the purpose is not to transport the transformer, but to replace the parts that hold the cargo.
10:01The transformer is changed depending on the type and size of the cargo.
10:14This is the real thing.
10:16It connects Shiki to the locomotive and carries it to the factory.
10:46Shiki-Shiki-800801
11:04Shiki-Shiki-800801
11:09Shiki-Shiki-800802
11:17Shiki-Shiki-800803
11:23Shiki-Shiki-800804
11:32Shiki-Shiki-800805
11:39Let's see.
11:46It's loose.
11:53The connection is all right.
12:00Once the connection is complete...
12:10The conductor, Mr. Ishii, is striking the wheels.
12:14What is he doing?
12:24It's hard to tell if the brakes are on or not.
12:31If the brakes are on, the sound won't be heard.
12:38If the brakes are on, the sound won't be heard.
12:42I'm checking that the brakes are open.
12:47This is called a sound check.
12:50It's an important step to ensure safety.
12:57At 11 a.m.
12:59Once the connection is complete, he returns to his office.
13:08The signal is all right.
13:12The signal is all right.
13:17No abnormalities.
13:41Once the connection is complete, he returns to his office.
14:19After crossing the bridge, it's a downhill from here.
14:46The weight of the car makes the driver lose his balance.
14:55It's like the driver is being pushed from behind.
15:01You have to be careful not to push the car too hard.
15:16What's the maximum speed you can go?
15:19About 10 km per hour.
15:22It's about 67 tons.
15:25He feels the weight of the huge car as he goes down the slope.
15:30The next obstacle is...
15:36It's...
15:42Stop.
15:45Stop.
15:51He can't stop.
15:58How can he cross the bridge?
16:06The locomotive stops on the way.
16:13Then he sees a road in front of him.
16:18How can he cross the bridge without a stopper?
16:23Then...
16:25The driver, Mr. Ishii, comes.
16:28He sends a signal to the staff.
16:41The signal turns red.
16:47The staff stops the car and the driver together.
16:54The signal is red.
16:57The machine is good. The speed is good.
17:03The EC is zero. The signal is red.
17:17The locomotive stops.
17:48The locomotive stops.
17:53The staff stops.
18:05The locomotive stops.
18:14The locomotive stops.
18:17Goalまであと1キロ。すると、途中から線路が2本に分かれています。これはいったい?
18:47ここで再び機関車が停車。すると、機関車と指揮が切り離されました。
19:17ゴール直前で機関車が停車。すると、機関車と指揮が切り離されました。
19:47この2つに分かれる線路は、きまわし線といって、機関車の位置を変えるための場所。
20:17合図前へ。
20:47機関車と指揮が切り離されました。
21:17後ろに回り込んだら、指揮と連結。
21:45ここからは、指揮を押してゴールを目指します。
22:03前で引っ張ってきたときと違い、押す運転になることで難しさもある。
22:33およそ67トンの巨大な貨物。車輪が軋む音も迫力が違います。
23:03機関車と指揮が切り離されました。
23:29出発から40分。目的地の東高高岡小山事業所に到着。
24:00事業所に運ばれた指揮は翌日、変圧器を固定する針の乗せ替えを行います。
24:09その2日後、変圧器を輸送する目的地に向けて出発します。
24:191年に数回しか見ることができない大物車式800型801号。
24:27乗れない鉄道は今日も日本のどこかで働いています。