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F.HAMADA`s`OPAL`


The new lowfloor tram,
the first introduction of such passenger-friendly type in JAPAN,
from 2nd of August 1997
(created for 9701A+B on 30Dec97
and updated for 9702A+B on 30Nov99)

`OPAL` Houhi v 0.90(Jul96)
(^_^)/~

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	The new series, 9702A+9702B nearby Kumamoto station of JRKyushu		The new series, 9702A+9702B near by The Kumamoto Castle
	The inside view of 9702A		The inside view of 9702A
	The inside view of 9702A		The inside view of 9702A

Near KamiKumamoto station joining with JR-line

	With the Kumamoto Castle near Suidoutyo station Canon EOS5/EF70-200mm AF-AE/FUJI RDPII Nikon LS1000		Suidoutyo station Canon EOS5/EF17-35mm AF-AE/FUJI RDPII Nikon LS1000
	Suidoutyo station Canon EOS5/EF17-35mm AF-AE/FUJI RDPII Nikon LS1000

	Kawaramachi Canon EOS5/EF70-200mm AF-AE/FUJI RDPII Nikon LS1000		Kawaramachi Canon EOS5/EF174-35mm AF-AE/FUJI RDPII Nikon LS1000
	Dempoukyoku Canon EOS5/EF70-200mm AF-AE/FUJI RDPII Nikon LS1000

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O n August 1997 the newly constructed low floored tram based on a combination technology of Japan and Germany was started its operation as the first and epochmaking street car in Japan.

I n fact, many radio /TV stations, newspapers and magazines reported about the new tram as a symbol for next century`s ideal images of the urban railways in Japan.

T o day`s (30Dec97) TV news said, Japanese government annouced their new policy to reduce a concentration of carbon dioxide in atmosphere by expanding LRT networks with aids by the governmental budget.

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