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When I was in the Army, stationed in a suburb of Tokyo from 12/56 to 5/58, I witnessed some of the most fascinating railroading in existance then. With just a little steam, but mostly catenary, it was a very complex system of trackwork. Great for one of a railroad bent like me. The rail transportation system (interurban-streetcar) had a color-coded map that showed all local routes-stations for public use with Japanese script above English phonetics that could be put in one's pants pocket. It was easier to get around Tokyo than Chicago and very inexpensive for a G.I. I had a chance to visit all of the yards and terminals in this vast area. Although very interesting, I would only build a U.S. model railroad because this is what I am most interested in and "familiarity breeds content". Jerry K
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