Botchan Ressha - Steam tram in Matsuyama, Japan

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  • čas přidán 13. 09. 2013
  • The Botchan Ressha is a diesel-powered replica of an old steam tram which operated in Matsuyama, Japan.
    Le Botchan Ressha est une réplique diesel d'un ancien tram à vapeur qui circulait autrefois à Matsuyama au Japon.
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Komentáře • 53

  • @jam1966ful
    @jam1966ful Před 4 lety +13

    What all the comments in English are missing is the fact that the train is connected to one of Japan's most famous novels Botchan. It's a much loved novel and hence the affection. Also there are images of an original preserved one in the video. As to the disparaging comments, well you must be great fun at parties!

  • @trainzguy2472
    @trainzguy2472 Před 3 lety +4

    That's so neat how it can be jacked up and turned around at the end of the line!

  • @MrBnsftrain
    @MrBnsftrain Před 6 lety +21

    I was quite surprised to see this was actually an electric-powered steam-outline train!

    • @slimetank394
      @slimetank394 Před rokem +1

      @@alexanderchamberlain9285 i do wonder then, if it's diesel, what is the cable connecting to the overhead lines are for

    • @SweetSunrising
      @SweetSunrising Před rokem

      @@slimetank394 looks like it’s both I think some Amtraks are also set up like that depending on what track they’re running on

  • @DanielMccoydinotrainman
    @DanielMccoydinotrainman Před 6 lety +26

    Wow a life-size electric model train set.

  • @RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS

    Even though it's only steam outline, it does look very nice. Although I can understand why they'd need it to be diesel, as it accelerates faster and can keep up with traffic better.
    Although a full on steam locomotive would've been great.

  • @christopherlovelock9104
    @christopherlovelock9104 Před 6 lety +14

    I mean this completely politely. Trust the Japanese to add "sound effects", and I loved the little 'turntable', - so why not finish the authenticity and connect all the driving rods. Surely a "flash" boiler could have been fitted, - (virtually instant steam), - only trouble with them is they are totally silent - oh well a few more "sound effects" would solve that problem. The only funny part I thought was the spotless white gloves to 'drive' a steam engine.

    • @sleeptyper
      @sleeptyper Před 6 lety +3

      I laughed when i heard a starter motor crank diesel engine running - in a "steam" loco. :D

  • @MrBnsftrain
    @MrBnsftrain Před 4 lety +6

    A very nice and unique "steam" locomotive!

  • @martythemartian99
    @martythemartian99 Před 11 měsíci

    This is wonderful. I love the idea of modern retro to add variety to our lives.
    I guess this is why I desire a new Royal Enfield 350 Signal motorcycle that looks like it was built in the 1940's. 😁

  • @Sohave
    @Sohave Před 6 lety +10

    1:1 scale Kato Pocket Line! :-D It could use a better sound decoder like an ESU loksound.

  • @susancrooks1776
    @susancrooks1776 Před 2 měsíci

    I don't care what runs it, I love it!!!

  • @brettcheeseman1154
    @brettcheeseman1154 Před 7 lety +3

    lol i discovered this when my sis went to a random town on google maps and went to a random street and there it is! im a skilled railfan!

  • @ErebosSan
    @ErebosSan  Před 11 lety +6

    There is also a beautiful castle in Matsuyama.

  • @christopherlovelock9104
    @christopherlovelock9104 Před 6 lety +4

    Another point I forgot was the "smoke" that came out the chimney, was that Diesel exhaust or yet another one of their 'effects'. Surely it wouldn't cost a lot to add similar effects to a lot of the very 'artificial' small loco's we have running in the UK.

    • @computername
      @computername Před 5 lety +2

      Can the internet ever be saved from some brit adding some bullshit about the fucking UK. Nobody cares mate, this is Japan, it deosen't need to be similar to anything in the UK.l

  • @rodericklow323
    @rodericklow323 Před 10 lety +16

    Rather fun! Pity they didn't go the whole hog and build a steam engine!

    • @ErebosSan
      @ErebosSan  Před 10 lety +7

      I think it is difficult to operate a steam locomotive daily among others trams. A diesel replica is more functional and cheaper. But they could build a real steam train for special events...

    • @LouisPhung999
      @LouisPhung999 Před 7 lety +1

      And economically efficient.

  • @gnhansen29
    @gnhansen29 Před 4 lety +2

    I thought they might heat the water up with electricity to create Steam in the engine.

  • @angelspringsTavio
    @angelspringsTavio Před 11 lety +1

    Wow, Matsuyama! Iyotetsu!(Iyo Railway)
    The town is famous for its hot spring.

  • @tracksidefilms5416
    @tracksidefilms5416 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome!

  • @ErebosSan
    @ErebosSan  Před 11 lety +1

    Je suis d'accord, c'est un train "classique" avec une locomotive et des voitures, mais ça roule sur un réseau tramway. De plus, il ressemble beaucoup au matériel conservé par le MTVS (Musée des Tramways à Vapeur et des chemins de fer Secondaire français)

  • @ErebosSan
    @ErebosSan  Před 11 lety +1

    C'est exactement ça !

  • @00ta
    @00ta Před 7 lety +1

    I didn't know this!

  • @SparkyTv_203
    @SparkyTv_203 Před 3 lety +2

    Japan was always so creative, we don't get shit like this in the US. This is why I going to move to japan.

  • @ErebosSan
    @ErebosSan  Před 11 lety

    Attention, ce sont des répliques qui datent de 2001 : ça fonctionne au diesel, la fumée est recréée et les sons sont enregistrés ! Mais c'est sympa quand même, surtout que ça circule au milieu des autres tramways.

  • @Sacto1654
    @Sacto1654 Před 11 lety +2

    Authentic it's not but wow, that train is sure "kawaii"! ^_^

  • @trenomanis
    @trenomanis Před 2 lety

    Εξαιρετικοί! Θα πρέπει να μας βοηθήσετε να αναβαθμίσουμε σε σύγχρονο light rail τη σιδηροδρομική γραμμή Βόλος - Μηλιές στην Ελλάδα πλάτους 60 cm διατηρώντας όλα τα παλιά στοιχεία της δομής και αρχιτεκτονικής του και εκσυγχρονίζοντας εκείνα που μπορούν να δεχθούν αναβάθμιση (εκσυγχρονισμός επιδομής, διπλασιασμός της γραμμής όπου χρειάζεται, ηλεκτροκίνηση, σηματοδότηση, τηλεδιοίκηση κ.λπ.)

  • @TramcarTrev
    @TramcarTrev Před 10 lety +4

    Yes why not do the real thing? Simple too expensive..... But have any of you noticed the Tankoro type 100 electric tram?? Now that are a nice car with an old world "straight cut gear" ambience....

  • @dashloc
    @dashloc Před 11 lety

    Marrant comme machine, un peu de vapeur un peu d'électricité, on dirait un jouet pour grand enfant ! :D

  • @ciucciariellopiagnone997

    Wonder full this steam locomotive Can be used for playing in game densha de go rhojo hen. .

  • @bigbigarchive
    @bigbigarchive Před 2 lety

    But it doesn’t have sideplates or cowcatchers...

  • @timosha21
    @timosha21 Před 10 lety

    電車はきれです!!!

  • @enterprisevi4440
    @enterprisevi4440 Před 2 lety +1

    Electric steam 😀😀

  • @peterergiandro6555
    @peterergiandro6555 Před měsícem

    Hey thats duncan's cousin

  • @clangerbasher
    @clangerbasher Před 5 lety

    Are the collectors there for train, tram?, identification on the system?

    • @ErebosSan
      @ErebosSan  Před 5 lety

      The collector is used to trigger contactors on overhead line to command traffic lights.

    • @clangerbasher
      @clangerbasher Před 5 lety

      @@ErebosSan So I was right then? :)
      There have been examples of electric-steam locomotives where electric has been used to heat water boilers.

  • @theextremeanimator4721
    @theextremeanimator4721 Před 4 lety +1

    I wish it was steam-powered

  • @allan91911
    @allan91911 Před 11 lety

    incroyable mais j'aurai pas appelé ca un tramway

  • @yogadgsix
    @yogadgsix Před 3 lety +3

    Japan has a lot of old german technology. Thanks to german for transfering their tech in meiji restoration.

  • @georgedes2006
    @georgedes2006 Před 8 lety

    Et le panto sert à quoi ? Eclairage, chauffage ?

    • @ErebosSan
      @ErebosSan  Před 8 lety +1

      +georgedes2006
      Non d'après ce que j'ai compris, c'est pour activer des boîtiers sur la caténaire, ces boîtiers commandant la signalisation et les feux routiers.
      ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC

  • @outminded6622
    @outminded6622 Před 5 lety

    That's pitiful it's not real steam. It's still cool tho

  • @morderca95
    @morderca95 Před 7 lety

    how you can dislike steam tram

  • @kristianhernaez1728
    @kristianhernaez1728 Před rokem +1

    ITS TOO UNUSUAL.

  • @Adolphification
    @Adolphification Před 8 lety +1

    steam tram wannabe electric tram :v

  • @WKruit-oh3ce
    @WKruit-oh3ce Před 8 lety

    Nice video of a rather silly tram. When you want a replica of a steam tram, build a steam tram and not a contraption like this.