Watch a train struggle in Japan's snow.

[Buntaro]

At 1:24 the train driver accelerates then backs off six times as he tries to build up speed. (I think he is doing this because he does not want to spin his wheels.)

 

[Petaris]

That is an interesting video, thanks for posting it.

 

[thomas]

Impressive video! That's the Thunderbird, stuck at Ōmi-Shiotsu Station, according to the caption.