Now, the train arrived Zabaykalsk station. Due to bogies-change, all the passenger have to get off the station and wait for changing there about 7 hours (Timetable of the station is here).
In 1938, Jewish escaped from Nazi-Germany to this station, however, former Manchukuo government held from admitting them to the country, because Manchukuo was the one of Axis countries. Surprisingly, Koichiro Higuchi, a Japanese imperial Army officer helped them by the issue of visa for Shanghai. He intended to save Jewish with his justice.
There was custom zone.
People could use not only Russian mobile but also Chinese network.
A small cafe offerwd blintz (similar to crêpe) and pickles.
Russian DL run into the station
The fleet was changed their bogies version from 1935 mm to 1520 mm.
All freight trains also changed their bogies in this station.
We could see dual gauge system
There were many Japanese second-hand cars (Right-handle!)
I used to listen the music of the Spiders during the journey.
Bitter For My Taste / The Spiders
(2013/04/19)
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