A helper loco in very cold morning. I got my toes frostbitten when I took this photo.
JNR 9600 Class
これは上の写真の本務機です。珍しいなー。ナメクジではないか。
This was early version of D51 class with stream-line cover. This type was called “Slug” and rare. The cab was modified to enclosed type to cope with cold weather in Hokkaidou.
JNR D51 Class
常紋信号所です。おー、この96は切り番ではないか。
In this section old 9600 class was used as helper.