Shimbashi once was the terminal stop for the trains that ran between Yokohama and Tokyo in 1872 for the first time. A steam locomotive from 1945 was placed there in 1972 to commemorate 100 years of Shimbashi's rail history. The engine is illuminated at night with color rotation and it's a very popular spot to meet, especially on Friday nights. Watch out for the crowds of Japanese 'salarymen'.
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Steam Locomotive at Shimbashi
Popular meeting place for Tokyo's salarymen
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Sleiman Azizi
3 years ago
I've never forgotten that first memory of seeing the locomotive while on the train passing through. Very impressive.
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