Unusual helper on the Jozankei

[Nick_Burman]

http://www016.upp.so-net.ne.jp/via-lactea/gallery42.html

 

When an 11 car excursion train presented itself at Toyohira station to be hauled to the end of the line, Jozankei had to borrow a mining company's diesel to help it up the grade. Needless to say that the train got priority at meets given the fact that it wouldn't fit into the passing sidings...

 

Cheers NB