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Take a ride back to 1927 on Asia's first subway line

Don't worry if the lights flicker along the way

This artist's rendering depicts the 1927 replica carriages that Tokyo Metro will start putting into service along the Ginza Line next month.

TOKYO -- All aboard, train buffs. Tokyo Metro has a time machine ready for you.

Actually, it's a retro subway train that will run along the operator's Ginza Line as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations.

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