The Overnight Express Hokutosei at dusk

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The sky was threatening rain for the photo shoot. But fortunately, just before the sun set it was kind enough to come out for a second between the clouds to shine on the sleeper train Hokutosei.

Hokutosei will be retired from service in March 2015. It will be sad to see her go.

　

　

Photo taken in June 2013 between Nishikioka and Shadai on the Muroran Main Line, Hokkaido.