A Timeline and Photos of Hokkaido's National Railways from Electrification To Privatization

From electrification to privatization, this book provides a detailed explanation of iconic events in the history of Hokkaido's national railways! It's the definitive visual timeline, packed with photos! It covers epoch-making events, including the opening of the Sekisho Line, the closure of the Haboro Line, the introduction and modification of new rolling stock like the Kiha 183 series, and various experiments to prevent accidents. In 1968, the "red trains" fully equipped for winter began running, and high-performance express trains like the 781 series continued to appear. Eventually, the smoke from the steam locomotives cleared, ushering in a period of rapid modernization. Meanwhile, local lines were abolished like an avalanche. The fate of the Seikan Ferry was also sealed. This book closely revisits the turbulent days as hopes grew for the opening of the Seikan Tunnel and the rush to privatize.