Train action around Saijō Station (Hiroshima Prefecture)

[Sacto1985]

YouTube user nimo5 just posted an excellent video of the rail line action around Saijō Station on the JR West San'yō Main Line:

 

 

Note the freight trains going east stopping at this station to remove the JNR Class EF67 locomotives used in helper service on the Senohachi grade west of this station.

[bikkuri bahn]

Good place to see the pushers being uncoupled.  Go there in the early morning to see the most action.  I recommend the Toyoko Inn across the station for a nights stay.  Go further down the line to Hachihonmatsu to see the freights passing through.

[cteno4]

Nicely done video, thanks sacto

 

Jeff

Edited February 7, 2013 by cteno4

[3railgreg]

Very nice video, thanks for sharing!

[tantousha]

There also happens to be a popular and fun sake festival that happens there... On the memories. It was there that I learned just how much the Japanese could drink...