Railroad Man (鉄道員)

Signal, okay!

"Otomatsu Sato to be

stationmaster at Horomai"

Horomai!

How was the trip?

Heavy snow

No passengers

Even a dummy

would be a good companion

A dummy? Me?

A gift from us all. Please accept it

For me?

For your late daughter

It's her memorial day

She's still in your memory. She's happy

Thank you

"In memory of Yukiko Sato

Died January 5, 1 978"

the Railroader

Track open for the next train

Thanks. It warmed me

You're welcome

Greenhorn!

Yes

They are for you to drink on trip

Drink this and keep your eyes open

Good coffee

Thank you

Outbound closed

Inbound open

Signal, okay

Start!

Rear, okay

Signal, okay

I've got a grandson!

I'm a grandpa now. Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

I'm a grandpa now

Will you see Oto today, Pop?

About his new job...

I'm trying to find one, but...

I know

If only our subsidiary company wants him

The trouble is...

Despite our worries,

he isn't eager to get a new job

He thinks he'll

never quit the railroad

But there's the age limit

They gave me a new job,

but not him. I'm sorry for him

Toshi

Was the location good?

Yes

No other restaurants around

Business will be good

We'll renovate it

You bought it?

It's our chance. Yours is there

Why don't you take care of my old restaurant?

Me?

Who'd take care of my station?

But you...

I'm busy

It's old and shabby, but...

I just can't leave it without tears

Granny

Is it all right?

I told you

We can't stay here doing nothing

This town is dying, but we aren't

Rear, okay

Signal, okay

The train just left

Watch out! It's slippery

You like trains?

There'll be no other...

train before sunset

Are you home for the holiday season?

I'm going to school

First grade, huh?

Be careful!

I hope it won't snow

No need for a snowplow tonight

Yeah

I'll be going

To see Oto?

Mister Sato

He's a stationmaster

He used to be a great engineer Respect him

What are you shooting?

What are you shooting?

The last chance...

to see that engine

Take mine

A souvenir

They don't have to take pictures

Because it's valuable

Some people came along way to see it

Then, why abandon this line?

Because it doesn't pay anymore

Shall we go slowly after the express?

There may be deer on the track

Be careful

I'll return tomorrow

I understand

Start

But this line has been...

Iosing money for years

No passengers during the high school vacation

They could've...

abandoned it long ago

It did make a profit once

It had its heyday

Don't you remember?

It hauled coal...

Coal from the Horomai mines

The town was booming then

Is the company waiting...

for Oto's retirement?

No. They don't care about it

No way

My age limit is next autumn

You'll be a director at the Tomamu Hotel

It's no secret at Biyoro

Not decided yet

A hotel tycoon hires me

I can't work...

dressed in a dark suit, bowing to customers...

You and Oto are...

typical railroaders

"Start!"

What's that?

Oto's-l men-Stationmaster Sato's war cry

Six minutes late

Oto's on the platform

Blow the horn

He's been standing in the cold

It's below zero

He's a railroad hero

That's a railroader

He wouldn't work in a dark suit...

at a resort hotel. He's proud

Horomai

Hello

Welcome back

Hi, Sen!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

You came here for greetings?

You could've phoned

You've got no place to go

You pity me?

Thanks

Six minutes late

No rest

Any passengers?

None

Here you are

Shall we go?

Yes

Thanks for the treat

You've gained a little weight

Blame the holiday food

New year's food from my wife

Thanks. Is she fine?

As usual

I'll send off the train

Shizue! Can you see?

My man?

Not yet. Try to live

He's on duty at the station

He'll take the last train

He's a man like that

Indeed

He's true to his job He loves the railroad

He's a real...

railroader

Ridiculous! How can you be so mean to your wife?

Why didn't you come before she died?

Shut up

Even if you were on duty, you could have come

Poor Shizue!

Oto

Why?

Why don't you cry?

Cry for her

I'm a railroader

Her death is a private matter

"Wave the flag when you want to fight"

"Sound a whistle when you want to cry"

"Cry your lungs out when you want to yell..."

The railroader

Tough work

No. I'm finished

I'll take a bath

Really?

But you'll have to work longer

Very tough

Not at all