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Model Railroading > Do they really have this set-up in japanDate: 11/14/20 11:01 Do they really have this set-up in japan Author: Highhood If they do then what is the purpose of having 2 wall with Windows that are to far away and to small for anyone to see much out of ?
Jon Fink Schenectady, NY Date: 11/14/20 12:15 Re: Do they really have this set-up in japan Author: EL-SD45-3632 To let natural light in. A lot of stations were that way.
Date: 11/14/20 14:24 Re: Do they really have this set-up in japan Author: PHall They're sound walls that also have the windows to let light in so it won't be like a tunnel.
Date: 11/14/20 20:31 Re: Do they really have this set-up in japan Author: BN7023 I think those purposes are twofold. One is windbreak for people on the platform. The other is blindfold for people near the station. The first attached photo is Utazu of JR-Shikoku, the second is Toyonaka of Hankyu, and the third is Kuzuha of Keihan. See the cab ride video on the JR-East Keiyo-Line. That 42 minutes won't get boring. https://youtu.be/EodEDzzTICA
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