By YUJI HARA/ Staff Writer
February 2, 2021 at 08:00 JST
The Paleo Express steam locomotive runs through a snow-covered landscape in Nagatoro, Saitama Prefecture, on Jan. 9, 2017. (Asahi Shimbun file photo)
KUMAGAYA, Saitama Prefecture--Chichibu Railway Co. said it will resume operations of the Paleo Express, its only steam locomotive, in February after a 14-month hiatus.
The Paleo Express, which has been undergoing repairs, will make a round trip between Kumagaya and Mitsumineguchi stations mainly on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays for a total of 105 days from Feb. 13 through Dec. 5, the railway company based here said.
All seats are reserved.
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