Hiroshima Dentetsu 2-gosen, 5-gosen, L-gosen 3950-gata Hiroshima-eki - Hiroden Nishi-Hiroshima - Hiroden Miyajimaguchi / 800-gata Hiroshima-ko (Ujina) - Hijiyama-shita - Hiroshima-eki / 650-gata Senda Shako - Matoba-cho - Senda Shako Uchimawari

[Machine Translation] Compare the distinctive sounds of each era: overhead wire, chopper, and VVVF. The Hiroshima Electric Railway s streetcars, which run through Hiroshima the largest city in the Chugoku region constitute Japan s largest streetcar system, with routes spanning both Hiroshima City and Hatsukaichi City. For this feature, we filmed all three routes Lines 2, 5, and L using a chartered train. On Line 2, we boarded a 3950-series tram and headed from Hiroshima Station toward Hiroden Miyajimaguchi. After departing from Hiroshima Station which was elevated in August 2025 the tram immediately descends from the elevated track and runs on a shared-track route. Passing through central Hiroshima and near the Atomic Bomb Dome, the route enters a residential area, and from Hiroden Nishi-Hiroshima, it joins the Miyajima Line. The 3950 series sped along the Miyajima Line which runs entirely on dedicated tracks emitting the distinctive clacking sound of its articulated joints. After running parallel to the JR Sanyo Main Line, we arrived at the terminal, Hiroden Miyajimaguchi, with a view of Hiroshima Bay, where oyster farming thrives. On Line 5, I boarded a 800-series tram heading from Hiroshima Port (Ujina) to Hiroshima Station. While VVVF control is becoming increasingly common on these trams, Car No. 801 the one I rode is one of the few still equipped with chopper control, emitting a distinctive high-pitched sound. After passing Hijiyama-shita, the train branches off from the loop line and enters the new line that opened as the Ekimae Ohashi Route." After ascending the elevated track, it arrives at its terminal, Hiroshima Station. On Line L, I rode Car No. 652 of the 650 Series, the Atomic Bomb Survivor Tram," which features a suspended drive system. This car resumed service just five days after the atomic bombing and now runs on the loop line that opened in March 2026. After leaving the Senda Depot, it changes direction and travels on the inner loop. From Hijiyama-shita to Inari-machi, it follows the loop line toward the city center. At Kamiyamachi-Higashi, it turns left, arrives at the Hiroshima Electric Railway Headquarters, and then returns to the Senda Depot. The video extras include introductions to the 5100 series, the Atomic Bomb-Surviving Tram" 650 series, and the 150 series. *Footnote: The master footage consists of ultra-high-resolution footage recorded with a 4K camera at a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160/60P and high bitrate. It has been downconverted for this release.

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吊り掛け・チョッパ・VVVF 鉄道が刻む時代ごとの音色を聞き比べ。中国地方最大の都市・広島を走る広島電鉄の路面電車は、広島市と廿日市市に路線を持つ日本最大の路面電車である。今回は2号線・5号線・L号線の3系統を、すべて貸切列車で撮影した。2号線では3950形に乗車、広島駅から広電宮島口へ向かう。2025年8月に高架化された広島駅を出発すると、すぐに高架を下り併用軌道を走る。広島の中心部を通り原爆ドームのそばを抜けると住宅街が現れ、広電西広島からは宮島線に入る。3950形は連接車特有のジョイント音を響かせながら、全線専用軌道の宮島線を快走。JR山陽本線と並走したのち、牡蠣の養殖が盛んな広島湾を横目に終点・広電宮島口に到着。5号線は800形に乗車し広島港 (宇品)から広島駅に向かう。VVVF化が進む同車だが、今回乗車した801号車は数少ないチョッパ制御搭載車。独特の甲高い音を響かせる。比治山下を過ぎると、循環線と分かれ「駅前大橋ルート」として開業した新線へと入り、高架を上がると終点・広島駅に到着。L号線は吊り掛け駆動の「被爆電車」650形652号車に乗車。被爆からわずか5日後に運行を再開した車両で、2026年3月に開業した循環線を走る。千田車庫から出庫すると方向を変え、内回りに走行。比治山下から稲荷町までは循環線を通って中心部へ。紙屋町東で今度は左に進路を変え、広電本社前に到着後千田車庫に入庫する。映像特典は、5100形、「被爆電車」650形、150形の車両形式紹介を収録。※4Kカメラにより記録画素数3,840×2,160/60Pハイビットレートの超高解像度で撮影された映像をマスターとして使用。ダウンコンバートして収録しています。