Senda Tram Depot, Tram depot in Hiroshima, Japan.
Senda Tram Depot is a maintenance and storage facility for vehicles serving the Hiroden tram network, housing multiple cars in dedicated work areas. The site contains workshops where technicians perform routine inspections and repairs on the fleet using specialized tools and equipment.
The depot preserves Tram No. 651, which stood 700 meters from Ground Zero during the 1945 atomic bombing and returned to service by March 1946. This vehicle symbolizes the rapid restoration of the transportation network following the city's destruction.
The depot serves as a vital hub for Hiroshima's daily transportation needs and reflects how trams shape life in this rebuilt city. Residents depend on this network to move through their community and connect different neighborhoods together.
The site is normally not open to general visitors as it remains an active operational facility. Those interested in the preserved tram can view it from outside or learn more through related museums and collections in the area.
The historic tram retains its original components from 1942, including the bogie trucks and rivets that showcase manufacturing techniques of that era. These details make it a rare example of the craftsmanship and engineering standards of the time.
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