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Tsugaru Railway’s “Stove Train” (A Photo Essay)

I took a ride on the Aomori Tsugaru Railway’s “Stove Train”.

January 15, 2020

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Last weekend, Melissa and I took a ride on the Aomori Tsugaru Railway’s “Stove Train”. This train has been in operation in Aomori Prefecture in Northern Japan since 1940 and makes three round trips a day from December to March. The passenger cars of the train are equipped with potbelly stoves that will keep you warm and grill some squid for your snacking pleasure as you gaze out at the cold, snowy landscape.

Tsugaru Railways Tsugaru Goshogawara Station — Tsugaru Railways Tsugaru Goshogawara Station. Northern Japan. January 11, 2020. Photo by Greg Vessar.

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4 responses to “Tsugaru Railway’s “Stove Train” (A Photo Essay)”

Marlboro

January 15, 2020 at 2:39 pm

Excellent post! Brilliant photos, brother! Thanks for sharing this.

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1. Greg Vessar
  
  January 15, 2020 at 2:52 pm
  
  Glad you liked it!
  
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Maria Andaya

January 17, 2020 at 4:02 pm

Nice pictures!!! We will be taking the same train ride this Feb. What are the 3 time slots of the daily train trip? Appreciate your help. Thanks!

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1. Greg Vessar
  
  January 17, 2020 at 4:26 pm
  
  We went with ITT from Misawa. Our train departed around 3pm or so. I know there was a train before us, but not sure if there was one after.
  
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