SHIZUOKA, May 05 (News On Japan) –
Numerous households gathered at Oigawa Railway in Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May fifth for Children’s Day, the place the favored “Percy” steam locomotive from the Thomas the Tank Engine sequence drew enthusiastic crowds.
“Percy has just arrived, its green color matching the fresh spring foliage, billowing strong smoke and creating an impressive sight,” mentioned announcer Yuki Takizawa throughout a dwell broadcast.
Oigawa Railway started working the refurbished steam locomotive as “Percy” in March 2026, totally on weekends and public holidays.
On May fifth, the prepare ran between Shin-Kanaya Station and Kawaneonsen-Sasamado Station, and as Percy appeared earlier than them, households eagerly took commemorative pictures.
“It was really cool,” one baby mentioned, whereas a dad or mum added, “It was our first time seeing Percy, and I think I was even more moved than my child.”
Although the Percy prepare was almost absolutely booked on May fifth, seats stay out there for companies working from May sixth by way of May tenth.
Source: SBSnews6