JR East, Odakyu Electric Railway
In December 2020, after hastily finishing year-end work, I began my year-end and New Year holidays on the 29th as scheduled. I jumped on the 185 series Odoriko, which operates irregularly from Abiko.
Filled with the sense of accomplishment and liberation from finishing my work in 2020, I headed towards Atami with such a cheerful mood.
Setting off in what looks like a painted cloudy sky…!
Although the state of emergency had not been declared yet, the train was nearly empty.
But starting from around Shinagawa, passengers began boarding one after another, so JR seems to be safe after all.
This 185 series train is a type of limited express train manufactured starting in 1981 during the National Rail era.
For someone born in the 80s like me, taking this train was the norm for family trips to Atami and Yugawara.
After drinking a can of beer, I needed to go to the restroom. Speaking of which, the toilet water in Showa-era trains was blue, right?
Since it's a wastewater recycling system, when the water gets old, it starts mixing with feces and urine, gradually turning into a greenish color like a sewer.
Gross! (laughs)
While I was saying that, oh look, it cleared up!
Izuhakone Railway, commonly known as Izu-Pako. I wondered if it was this color? Oh, it’s a revival color.
Arriving in Atami. Wow, it's surprisingly open here. How many years has it been since I stepped foot in Atami?
When it comes to onsen manju, it's usually Ikaho, but they have it here in Atami too.
So what comes to mind when you think of Atami?
That's obviously
The Secret Treasure Museum!
This cable car with its Showa-era smell is the best.
This cable car looks like it could be spun around by a monster from the Ultra Series.
Thinking of buying some kamaboko to eat during the New Year, I stopped by Odawara.
Ah, 2020 is coming to an end.
This year was quite a rollercoaster with COVID-19. I thought while reminiscing.
On the way back, I took the Romancecar MSE. There were hardly any passengers.
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