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Abukuma Express 8100 Series to Retire; Kakuda City Volunteers to Preserve It; Mechanic's Thoughts on Sending the Beloved Local Train Off to a New Stage
The Abukuma Express, a local railway connecting Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures, is seeing the retirement of its iconic 8100 series train. Kakuda City has pledged to preserve the train, stating, "We want to keep this train for the future," and a crowdfunding campaign received support far exceeding expectations. The train, which has continuously run through the region's landscape, is now undergoing its final makeover before being put on display.…
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The Abukuma Express, a local railway connecting Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures, is seeing the retirement of its iconic 8100 series train. Kakuda City has pledged to preserve the train, stating, "We want to keep this train for the future," and a crowdfunding campaign received support far exceeding expectations. The train, which has continuously run through the region's landscape, is now undergoing its final makeover before being put on display.…