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Checheng Railway Station is the starting and ending point of the Jiji Branch Line. When the last train arrives at Checheng, the conductor and railway employees rest at the staff dormitory, and the train is sent to the machine factory for maintenance and repair the next day. The National Scenic Area Administration of Sun Moon Lake renovated the old railway warehouse where miscellaneous items were stored and transformed it into the Checheng Management Office and Visitor Center. Along with the surrounding railway facilities and shops, it forms a railway cultural park. The Japanese-style staff dormitory was renovated to its original architectural appearance, restoring the living scene of the railway station master's and employees' dormitory, allowing visitors to experience the aesthetics of Japanese daily life. The machine factory site was also preserved, allowing visitors to feel the atmosphere of the past. Old Train Car Introduction: 1. US GM-EMD-S300 type diesel-electric locomotive: Taiwan Railway purchased this type of locomotive in 1966, which is a lightweight dispatch locomotive with a maximum speed of 70 km/hr and 950 HP. There were originally 21 units, numbered S301-321. However, due to their smaller engines and lower performance compared to the S200 type, they were gradually phased out and replaced with new DHL100 type diesel-hydraulic locomotives. Only S316 and S318 remain, with S316 on display here. 2. Car No. 10R104 Refrigerated Car: Manufactured in Japan in 1928, this car was used to transport frozen food, fresh fish, and aquatic products during the Japanese colonial period. Its distinctive feature is the "+" marking on the car body, indicating that it does not have air brakes. The car was retired on June 30, 1984, and was preserved and restored by the Kaohsiung Machine Factory of the Taiwan Railway Administration. 3. Car No. 10C1216 Covered Car: Manufactured in Japan in 1920, this car was used to transport 10-ton goods during the Japanese colonial period. Its distinctive feature is the "+" marking on the car body, indicating that it does not have air brakes. The car was retired on August 26, 1992, and was preserved and restored by the Kaohsiung Machine Factory of the Taiwan Railway Administration. 4. Car No. 10EW11 Water Tank Car: Manufactured in Japan in 1931, this car was converted from a coal water car behind a steam locomotive. Its distinctive feature is its short length, with dimensions of 6,286mm x 2,100mm x 2,863mm. The car was retired on November 7, 1995, and was preserved and restored by the Kaohsiung Machine Factory of the Taiwan Railway Administration. 5. Car No. 10K524 Livestock Car: Manufactured in Japan in 1967, this car was used to transport livestock during the agricultural era. Its distinctive feature is that the car body is surrounded by horizontal bars, allowing animals to be kept inside while still providing ventilation. The car was retired on August 25, 2005, and was preserved and restored by the Kaohsiung Machine Factory of the Taiwan Railway Administration. 6. Car No. 15V2016 Ventilated Car: Manufactured in Japan in 1970, this car was used to transport fresh produce. Its distinctive feature is that it has 16 ventilation holes on the car body, allowing for airflow and keeping the produce fresh. The car was retired on June 16, 2005, and was preserved and restored by the Kaohsiung Machine Factory of the Taiwan Railway Administration. 7. Car No. 25C10056 Covered Car: Manufactured in Japan in 1940, this car was used to transport military horses during the Japanese colonial period. Its distinctive feature is that it has a opening-type cargo compartment with horse rings and seats. The car was retired in 1997 and was preserved and restored by the Kaohsiung Machine Factory of the Taiwan Railway Administration. 8. Car No. 35GF6061 Flat Car: Manufactured in Japan in 1958, this car was converted from an open car to a flat car in the 1970s. Its distinctive feature is that it has side posts and holes for securing logs and long materials. The car was retired on July 8, 2008, and was preserved and restored by the Kaohsiung Machine Factory of the Taiwan Railway Administration. 9. Car No. 35F20133 Flat Car: Manufactured by Tangrong Taipei Machinery Factory in 1975, this car has a platform for loading various types of goods, containers, and military vehicles. Its distinctive feature is that it does not have side panels, allowing for easy loading and unloading of goods. The car was retired on September 10, 2008, and was preserved and restored by the Kaohsiung Machine Factory of the Taiwan Railway Administration. 10. Car No. 3CK1573 Caboose: Manufactured in Japan in 1967, this car was used at the head and tail of freight trains, carrying the conductor and crew. Its distinctive feature is that it has a conductor's room and handbrake, allowing the conductor to control the train in emergency situations. The car was retired on March 3, 2009, and was preserved and restored by the Kaohsiung Machine Factory of the Taiwan Railway Administration.