Abandoned hopper is seen at the left.
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Trams in different layers are connected by 800 m long cable tram system at an incline of 26.5 degrees, We took a ride to reach Marble Hall in the lower level mine. |
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| Train in lower level mine. | We took a ride with this coach in lower level line. |
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| Lower level line (left) and cable tram line (right). Both trackages are connected so that rolling stocks can be interchanged. | Nearest JR station to the mine is Rikuchu Ohashi of Kamaishi Line. Abandoned hopper is seen at the left. |
Photo: July 17, 1998
Page: August 1, 1998.
by Nobuo Koizumi.