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The Akatsuki Exp. Copyright Y.UENO

Series 20.
It first appeared in the late 50's as a gorgeous overnight limited express "Asakaze," the Morning Wind.
As all the cars were totally air conditioned, they called the Asakaze Railroad Hotel.
The 20s had worked as long-distance overnight trains until thier last day.
The Akatsuki, the Dawn, Limited Express at Hakata station in Fukuoka.

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JNR Passenger Car 20 Series / "The AKATSUKI or The Dawn Limited Express"
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