train is preserved at the Beijing Railway Museum. The "Kōa" was put into operation in 1939, making the same trip in 39.5 hours in 1940, but by 1945 the trip took 49 hours. The "Kōa" was discontinued after the Japanese defeat in the Pacific War. References External links North China Transportation Company Photo Archive Defunct railway companies of Japan Standard gauge railways in China Defunct railway companies of China