Researching Kyoto's "Randen" tram (Keifuku Electric Railway)

[velotrain]

Ken, et al - I've just discovered that one of Jeff's crew built a T-Trak module of Kitano-Hakubaicho.

 

 

http://ttrak.wikidot.com/kitano-station

 

 

I went through the thread and didn't see any previous reference to it - sorry if there was and I missed it.

The prior discussion was centered on the rolling stock.

 

I'd like to see a longer module with a more accurate representation of the front of the station.

 

 

 

[cteno4]

Those are phillip's excellent modules! He has condensed scenes as he has only done single width modules, but has tried to make adjacent module scenes work together for a larger scene while still being able to stand alone. It's a fine balance. Btw he is moving overseas soon, but sold his wonderful Ttrak alternate spaced loop to one of the other JRM members,

 

Jeff

[Ken Ford]

It's nice to see other people that are into modeling the Randen! Sadly, my planning has been at a standstill. The interest is still there, though.

[marknewton]

That's an interesting little station - very modellable whether strictly prototypical or as inspiration for freelancing.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark.

[Gordon Werner]

Because I am bored ... as of MAR 2018 ...

 

🚋 Mobo 101 (6 cars: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106): https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/京福電気鉄道モボ101形電車

Modemo NT69 (M): 'Shin Enoden-go' colors: Not Numbered (includes decals): http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10057829

Modemo NT70 (T): 'Shin Enoden-go' colors: Not Numbered (includes decals): http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10057830

Modemo NT87 (M): 'Yuko-go' colors: #101: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10069917

Modemo NT88 (T): 'Yuko-go' colors: #104: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10069918

Modemo NT129 (M): 'Patoden' colors: #105: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10165141

Modemo NT141 (M): Purple colors: #104: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10247609

Modemo NT142 (T): Purple colors: #101: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10247611

 

🚋 Mobo 301 (1 car: 301): https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/京福電気鉄道モボ301形電車

there were 2 of these (301 & 302) but 302 was disposed of in 2012 

no models release (so far)

 

🚋 Mobo 501 (2 cars: 501, 502): https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/京福電気鉄道モボ501形電車

looks different from all other currently operated types

no models release (so far)

 

🚋 Mobo 611 (6 cars: 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616): https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/京福電気鉄道モボ611形電車

same body as the 621 & 631 series, but with a modern pantograph (except 611) and different style trucks

no models release (so far)

 

🚋 Mobo 621 (5 cars: 621, 622, 623, 624, 625): https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/京福電気鉄道モボ611形電車

Modemo NT94 (M): 'Shin Enoden-go' colors: Not Numbered (includes decals): http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10080414

Modemo NT95 (T): 'Shin Enoden-go' colors: Not Numbered (includes decals): http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10080415

Modemo NT124 (M): Purple Colors: Not Numbered (includes decals): http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10144111

Modemo NT125 (T): Purple Colors: Not Numbered (includes decals): http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10144114

 

🚋 Mobo 631 (3 cars: 631, 632, 633): https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/京福電気鉄道モボ611形電車

Modemo NT117 (M): 'Shin Enoden-go' colors: #631: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10115921

Modemo NT155 (M): 'Shin Enoden-go' colors (Standard Colors): #631: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10395302

Modemo NT156 (M): 'Yuko-go' colors: #632: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10386387

Modemo NT157 (T): 'Yuko-go' colors: #633: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10386389

Modemo OE4 (T): 'Shin Enoden-go' colors: #631: http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/shop/WEBTUHAN/OE4/OE4.html

 

🚋 Mobo 21 (2 cars: 26, 27): https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/京福電気鉄道モボ21形電車

these are the two retro-styles cars (similar to the two Tokyo Arakawa retro trams) which are essentially 621 series cars w/101 & 301 style ends & other old-timey details

no models release (so far)

 

🚋 Mobo 2001 (2 cars: 2001, 2002): https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/京福電気鉄道モボ2001形電車

the only 2 cars that cannot be MU'd with the rest of the 25 car fleet above

no models release (so far)

 

note: TomyTec did release a model of Keifuku Electric Railroad Moha 261 form (car #261) but this I think only ran in Fukui (cream w/grey roof and maroon stripes): http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10205602

Edited March 11, 2018 by Gordon Werner

[Gordon Werner]

oops ... looks like I forgot that there was one additional Modemo Randen model release ...

 

Modemo OE4 (65154) which is from the JAM international model railroad convention event back in 2009 which features an Enoden 1500 Series railcar as well as a 631 series Randen car (T)

 

This one is not too difficult to find on the second-hand market, Hasegawa's online store even lists it (not sure if they still actually sell it) but it is relatively unknown and often overlooked

 

Hasegawa's store: http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/shop/WEBTUHAN/OE4/OE4.html

[ben_issacs]

Folks,

Many years ago, and I'll have to check the date, I rode on the Randen system, and at that time the cars still had trolley poles, and were the last system in Japan to use these devices.

They also has conductors, and it was interesting to see as the car ran through a curve, the connie at the back would lean out of a rear side window and hang onto the trolley pole rope in case it de-wired on the curve.

Certainly a fascinating system.

On a much later visit, I noticed that on the Arashiyama station platform there was a little area with a small hot-water foot bath for the use of waiting passengers.

A couple of ladies were sitting there happily soaking their feet.

Regards, 

Bill,

Melbourne.

 

[ben_issacs]

Folks, 

Further to my previous post on Randen trolley poles, these were taken out of service in December of 1975, so my early visit there was before that date, probably Aug., Sept. of '75.

Regards, 

Bill,

Melbourne.

 

[bill937ca]

On 3/8/2018 at 9:38 PM, Gordon Werner said:

 

 

note: TomyTec did release a model of Keifuku Electric Railroad Moha 261 form (car #261) but this I think only ran in Fukui (cream w/grey roof and maroon stripes): http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10205602

 

That is not the same Keifuku division. 

 

Cars in that color scheme were used on the Echizen Railway, which was suspended June 25, 2001 after two serious head-on collisions on single track.

 

Japanese language Wikipedia:

https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/京福電気鉄道越前本線列車衝突事故