{"product_id":"japanese-d51-549-brass-railway-plaque-1970-steam-farewell-shinonoi-line","title":"Japanese D51 549 Brass Railway Plaque 1940 Steam Farewell Shinonoi Line","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"428\" data-start=\"242\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-end=\"310\" data-start=\"253\"\u003eauthentic Japanese brass railway commemorative plaque\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued for the historic \u003cstrong data-end=\"396\" data-start=\"336\"\u003efarewell event of steam locomotives on the Shinonoi Line\u003c\/strong\u003e, held on \u003cstrong data-end=\"427\" data-start=\"406\"\u003eFebruary 22, 1970\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"698\" data-start=\"430\"\u003eThe plaque honors \u003cstrong data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"448\"\u003eD51 549\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of the legendary \u003cstrong data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"483\"\u003eD51 class (“Degoichi”)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the most widely produced steam locomotives in Japanese railway history. These locomotives played a vital role in Japan’s industrial and transportation development during the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"879\" data-start=\"700\"\u003eCrafted from solid brass, the front displays the locomotive number \u003cstrong data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"767\"\u003e“D51 549”\u003c\/strong\u003e in bold raised lettering, while the reverse is finely engraved with historical details, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"880\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"880\" data-section-id=\"138h3s8\"\u003eManufacturing date: \u003cstrong data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"902\"\u003eOctober 29, 1940 (Showa 15)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"936\" data-section-id=\"68yoa3\"\u003eBuilt at: \u003cstrong data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"948\"\u003eJNR Nagano Factory\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"973\" data-section-id=\"4uw0v\"\u003eCommemorative date: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"995\"\u003eFebruary 22, 1970\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"1019\" data-section-id=\"wg7f23\"\u003eIssued by: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1067\" data-start=\"1032\"\u003eRailway Friends Society (鉄道友の会)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003eThis plaque was distributed as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003esouvenir for attendees\u003c\/strong\u003e of the final steam run, marking the transition from steam to electrification—a pivotal moment in Japanese railway history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1255\"\u003eD51 549 itself was later retired in 1973 and is now preserved in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1335\" data-start=\"1320\"\u003eNagano City\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this plaque not only a collectible but a direct connection to a preserved historical locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1442\"\u003eA must-have for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003erailway collectors, train enthusiasts, or Japanese industrial history lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece carries both historical depth and display appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1602\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1637\" data-start=\"1607\" data-section-id=\"rkge0v\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1635\" data-start=\"1610\"\u003e✨ Product Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2100\" data-start=\"1638\"\u003e✅ Authentic 1940 Japanese railway commemorative plaque\u003cbr data-end=\"1695\" data-start=\"1692\"\u003e✅ Honors D51 549 steam locomotive (“Degoichi”)\u003cbr data-end=\"1744\" data-start=\"1741\"\u003e✅ Marks Shinonoi Line final steam run (Feb 22, 1970)\u003cbr data-end=\"1799\" data-start=\"1796\"\u003e✅ Solid brass construction with engraved details\u003cbr data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1847\"\u003e✅ Issued by Railway Friends Society\u003cbr data-end=\"1888\" data-start=\"1885\"\u003e✅ Includes locomotive manufacturing history\u003cbr data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1931\"\u003e✅ Strong historical and collectible value\u003cbr data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1975\"\u003e✅ Ideal for train collectors and display\u003cbr data-end=\"2021\" data-start=\"2018\"\u003e✅ Sourced from Japan Government Auction\u003cbr data-end=\"2063\" data-start=\"2060\"\u003e✅ One-of-a-kind historical artifact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2105\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2126\" data-start=\"2107\" data-section-id=\"onhg18\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2124\" data-start=\"2110\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2274\" data-start=\"2127\"\u003eGood vintage condition with natural patina and wear consistent with age. 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