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is a manually-driven rubber-tyred
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that runs between in
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in Japan. The line has an official nickname Leo Liner, after 'Leo', the hero of ''
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'', who is also the mascot of
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baseball team. The line is the only people mover that is operated by one of Japan's major private railway companies.


History

In 1950, the predecessor of the line opened as an attraction ride called , running through the amusement area developed by Seibu Railway and its allies. Battery-powered locomotives were used at the time, running on gauge track. In 1952, it legally became a train line, with the official name Seibu Yamaguchi Line. In 1984, the steam and battery powered railway closed, The next year, the new people mover line opened, mostly along the same route.


Stations and service

All trains stop at all stations.


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Seibu Railway
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Yamaguchi Line The is a railway line in western Japan operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). The line connects Shin-Yamaguchi Station in Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi and Masuda Station in Masuda, Shimane. History The Ogori (now Shin-Yamaguchi) - Yamaguch ...
People mover systems in Japan Railway lines in Tokyo Rail transport in Saitama Prefecture Railway lines opened in 1950 1950 establishments in Japan 750 V DC railway electrification