C58363 on Chichibu Railway

I went to the Chichibu Railway to see the C58363 pulling the Paleo Express on in October 2025 in a while. See the majestic C58363 in action on the Chichibu Railway as it ventures from the Kanto Plain into the mountains of Chichibu.
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C58363 leaving Hirosegawara Depot and heading towards connection with the Paleo Express (May.2006)

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The Paleo Express runs between rows of rapeseed flowers and cherry blossoms.(Apr.2005)

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The Paleo Express runs past red spider lilies.(Oct.2025)

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Paleo Express crossing the Arakawa Bridge in light rain.(Oct.2025)

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Under the strong sunlight, rafters watch the Paleo Express cross the Arakawa Bridge.(June.2014)

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C58363 departs from Nagatoro Station, surrounded by autumn leaves, with many people seeing it off.(Oct.2015)

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C58363 passes through Urayamaguchi and tackles a 20‰ gradient.(May.2007)

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C58363, blasting smoke high into the air as it tackles a 20‰ gradient.(Nov.2005)

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The 20‰ uphill gradient is almost over, and C58363 is heading towards Kagemori, spewing white smoke.(Oct.2025)

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C58363 turns around on the turntable and returns to Hirosegawara Depot under the setting sun.(Mar.2006)

Yonesaka Line closed due to heavy rain disaster--Clear day in snowy season