Kaya SL (Steam Locomotive) Square

Kaya Steam Locomotive Square

Once the areas called Kaya and Yamada in today’s Yosano Town was connected by a private railway. Initially the railway its operation in 1926 for passenger and freight services to connect the Kaya are...

Original Text

I was taught by Mr. "Stationmaster" at the Kaetsu station building. When you return to the bypass of National Highway 176 and head toward Fukuchiyama, there is a roadside station about ､ 2 ㎞, and you can see it well from the pedestrian bridge. I heard that the roadside station may not be open anymore, but it was a "Yosano Vegetable Station". It seems that railway vehicles such as SL remain as they are, but they are off limits and there is no one, so they cannot enter. Is it a more maniac place because it is only seen from a distance ...

Original Text

Seeing this railway as a proof that weaving was the economic power of this area in the early Showa period reminds me of the life of people 々.

Original Text

I went there because I wanted to see the diesel car on display. The name is ＳＬ Even in the square, there are many diesel cars and diesel locomotives on display, which are also maniacs. It is rumored that the park will be closed due to financial difficulties, but as a maniac, all the vehicles I want to preserve are. I want you to continue somehow.

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It may not be very much, but I'm worried because it was fading. I don't think it's easy to collect funds, but I would like you to do your best to save it.