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(Model Railroad) “Inside the Night Journey: Hokutosei Sleeper Train Japan”

#shorts #modeltrain #Hokutosei #JapaneseTrains #LuxuryTrain #SleeperTrain #RailTravel #JapanRailway #TrainJourney #RetroTravel #TokyoToSapporo #JRTrains (Model Railroad) “Inside the Night Journey: Hokutosei Sleeper Train Japan” “Blue Train Hokutosei sleeper service” The Japanese Hokutosei was a legendary overnight Blue Train system running from Ueno (Tokyo) to Sapporo, using 24- and 25-series sleeping cars. “24/25-series sleeping cars” These classic sleepers featured private compartments, couchettes, dining/lounge cars, and generator vans. “Locomotive-hauled night train” The train was hauled by multiphase electric locos (EF510-500 between Ueno and Aomori, ED79 between Aomori and Hakodate) and then by dual diesel locomotives (DD51) for the non-electrified section in Hokkaido. “Route via Seikan Tunnel” It traversed the Seikan Tunnel under the Tsugaru Strait, linking Honshu and Hokkaido. “Hauling transitions by region” The change of traction types at boundaries added mechanical complexity and charm to the service. “Private compartments & couchettes” Passengers could choose between A-class compartments and B-type couchette berths. “Dining and generator car support” The train included a dining car and a KaNi24 generator van to supply onboard power. “Iconic night ride experience” It was deeply romanticized in railfan culture for the slow overnight journey contrasting with high-speed modern trains. “Discontinued in 2015” The service was withdrawn in March 2015 as sleeper demand declined. “Legacy in rail nostalgia” Today it remains a beloved symbol of Japan’s golden era of sleeper trains and is often featured in documentaries, model railways, and railfan media.