CHIBA, Dec 14 (News On Japan) –
Choshi Electric Railway, a small native railway in Chiba Prefecture, is advancing plans to transform its prepare automobiles into vacationer sights. To fund the mission, the corporate has launched collectible figurines modeled after its staff
The railway acquired a two-car prepare set from Nankai Electric Railway in Osaka this August, planning to debut it as a vacationer prepare in March subsequent yr. Modifications embody themed seat designs impressed by native fish comparable to mackerel and sardines, in response to President Takemoto Katsuhiro. The mission was impressed by Nankai’s “Medetai Densha” vacationer trains in Wakayama Prefecture, which characteristic designs reflecting native tradition.
Faced with an estimated conversion value of 13 million yen, Choshi Electric Railway turned to distinctive merchandise to lift funds. Figurines modeled after two staff—Director and driver Nishikami Itsuki and conductor Mage Remi—had been created utilizing 3D scanning and full-color printing expertise. The collectible figurines, obtainable in two scales for railway fans, have been on sale since October.
The railway can also be selling a “First Sunrise” prepare schedule for New Year’s Day, giving passengers an opportunity to see Japan’s earliest dawn at Inubosaki. Takemoto hopes the initiative will entice extra guests and supply a refreshing begin to the yr.
Looking again on 2024, Takemoto selected the kanji for “money” (金, learn as “kane”) to characterize the yr, citing monetary struggles. With zero-interest pandemic loans due for reimbursement subsequent yr, the railway is dedicated to bettering its monetary footing whereas persevering with to innovate.
Source: ANN