Vintage Minakami to Ueno Railway Sign

One for you shushu-tetsu out there (that’s someone who collects railway memorabilia): this is an original vintage piece of railwayana, all the way from Japan.

This is an original metal and enamel sign, for the train line between the mountainous hot spring resort of Minakami and Ueno in central Tokyo.

This sign is double-sided and the mention of 'yukemuri' or a 'steam' train makes it particularly special: referring to a meticulously restored steam locomotive which travels from Minakami through the charming landscapes of Gunma on the scenic route.