Steam Locomotives of Sugar Railways

In the 1970s, sculptor Mr. Nobuo Noguchi visited Taiwan and photographed steam locomotives operating on the sugar railway networks. Thanks to Mr. Noguchi’s generosity, we are honored to present some of his precious photos here on "Kurogane no Michi".
Note: All photographs are copyrighted by Mr. Nobuo Noguchi. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.

Suan-tou (蒜頭) Sugar Factory

Suan-tou Sugar Factory — March 1977, Suan-tou Station, Suan-tou Sugar Factory

Near Huwei (虎尾)

Near Huwei — March 1978, Near Huwei

Puzih (朴子) Line

Puzih Line — March 1979, Puzih Line

Puzih Line – Ganggan (港墘) Farm

Puzih Line – Ganggan Farm — March 1979, Puzih Line – Ganggan Farm

Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station (1)

Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station (1) — March 1979, Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station

Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station (2)

Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station (2) — March 1979, Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station

Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station (3)

Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station (3) — March 1979, Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station

Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station (4)

Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station (4) — March 1979, Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station

Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station (5)

Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station (5) — March 1979, Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station

Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station (6)

Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station (6) — March 1979, Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station

Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station (7)

Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station (7) — March 1979, Puzih Line – Near Puzih Station

Lunzi (崙子) Line (1)

Lunzi Line (1) — March 1979, Lunzi Line

Lunzi Line (2)

Lunzi Line (2) — March 1979, Lunzi Line

Shayizi (下揖子) Line (1)

Shayizi Line (1) — March 1979, Shayizi Line
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Exhibition: "Eternal Steam Locomotives"
Selected work from Photo Festival 2002: "Our Home’s Steam Locomotives"

Shayizi Line (2)

Shayizi Line (2) — March 1979, Shayizi Line

Yijhu (義竹) – Annei (岸内)

Yijhu – Annei — March 1979, Between Yijhu and Annei

Yijhu – Annei (Near Yachiyo (八千代) Bridge)

Yijhu – Annei (Near Yachiyo Bridge) — March 1979, Yijhu – Annei (Near Yachiyo Bridge)

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