This is also a story related to railways in Chuo-ku.
At one time, there was a "waste line boom." It's about visiting and walking on the trajectory of the abolished railway. Of course, it's still popular. Recently, the number of railways that will be abolished has increased, inviting the nostalgia of people who nostalgic their former appearance.
There is also a place for such memories in Chuo Ward.
One is the "Ginza railroad crossing" that I have introduced before.
To be precise, it keeps the memory of the times as [the railroad crossing in front of Hamarikyu]. In the past, there was Shiodome Station on the Japanese National Railways, where it is now [Shiodome Shiodome Sight], from which the rail extended to Tsukiji Market. The demand for trains decreased as freight shifted to truck transportation, and finally abolished in 1987 (Showa 62).
I barely remember Shiodome Station, which is about to be abolished, and the track that extends to Tsukiji. If you think about it now, I think it was a milestone in an era where the world of logistics and information changed drastically.
The days when rail transport supported the logistics of the Tsukiji market were far away, but the remnants are seen in the unique structure of the market facilities. The arc-like building was built to match the cargo rail. You will be able to see this figure for a long time.
Another "memory" is Harumi's freight line.
In the past, there was the Tokyo Metropolitan Port and Harbor Bureau dedicated line, and the track starting from Echinakajima reached Toyosu as the Fukagawa Line and branched as the Harumi Line. This track crossed the Harumi Canal in parallel with Harumi Bridge, extending to the warehouses at Harumi Wharf. The iron bridge at that time (Harumi Bridge) was rusted and blended into a part of the waterfront landscape.
Until a few years ago, some tracks were still left, but as the redevelopment of Toyosu and Harumi progressed, they disappeared steadily. The area where rails were once lined up is a grassland for development. For some reason, there is a signboard that retains its appearance at that time, and rather invites melancholy.
I once lived here, and I liked walking beside this freight line. In spring, I remember that the scenery was well matched with the cherry blossoms along the road. When it was abolished in 1989, I couldn't forbid a bit of loneliness. Now it's a distant memory.
After a long time, I walked through the warehouse street at Harumi Wharf, and found traces of the rail. I just wonder if there were wagons carrying cement and flour in this area once.
Even in the middle of Tokyo, there is nostalgia of "wasted lines". The silver railway, which has reflected the transition of the times and the transformation of the city, seems to be biting memories in a dull rust color now.
Even if the rail disappears, "memory" remains. Along with the history of prosperity, as a memory of the people who worked there and those who were involved, I'm long and nostalgic ...
