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Changchun - Russian and Japanese trains
Manchuria - Russian and Japanese trains in the Station at Changchun, the first station of the Japanese South Manchuria Railway, during the period of Japanese occupation of Manchuria after the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05. A special Russo-Japanese agreement of 1907 provided that Russian gauge tracks would continue from the Russian Kuancheng Station to the Japanese Changchun Station, and vice versa, tracks on the gauge adapted by the South Manchuria Railway (i.e. the standard gauge) would continue from the Changchun Station to the Kuancheng Station !!! Date: circa 1906
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In this evocative photograph, Changchun Railway Station in Manchuria, China, serves as the meeting point for the Russian and Japanese railways during the period of Japanese occupation following the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05. The image, captured circa 1906, showcases the unique railway arrangement that came about due to a special agreement signed between Russia and Japan in 1907. The Russian and Japanese trains, each with their distinctive locomotives, are seen parked side by side on the platforms of the station. The Russian trains, with their wider gauge tracks, continue from the Kuancheng Station to the Changchun Station, while the standard gauge tracks of the South Manchuria Railway, owned by the Japanese, extend from the Changchun Station to the Kuancheng Station. This innovative solution allowed for seamless transportation connections between the two powers, despite their ongoing political tensions. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of rail transport in Manchuria during this time. The Russian and Japanese trains, with their powerful locomotives, stand as symbols of the industrial might and ambitions of their respective nations. The platforms, bustling with activity, serve as a testament to the importance of railways in facilitating trade, commerce, and cultural exchange between different parts of the world. The Changchun Railway Station, with its unique railway arrangement, stands as a significant historical site, showcasing the complex geopolitical realities of the early 20th century. This photograph, with its intriguing narrative and visual appeal, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was being connected by railways, one station at a time.
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