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Museums and Theme Parks
- Shuzenji Romney Railway in Niji-no-Sato, Rainbow Country
An introduction of the Izu-Shuzenji version of R, H&D Railway in the UK
By Hitoshi Naito
- The Toyko Subway Museum
An introduction of Tokyo Subway Museum. It is not as well-known as the Transportation Museum, but more than worth the visit.
By Marcel van Dijk
- Yokohama Municipal Tramway Museum, by Hiroshi Naito
- Kaya Steam Locomotive Square (Kaya SL Hiroba), by Anthony Robins
An introductory report of an interesting outdoor railway museum exhibiting fine antique railway equipment.
- Usui Pass Revisited, by Naoaki Okada
A report of a visit to the rail theme park, Usui Pass Railway Monument Park, newly opened at Yokokawa in April 1999.
- About Umekoji Steam Engine Museum, by Anthony Robins and Hiroshi Naito
Umekoji Roundhouse in Kyoto used to be a major engine depot on the heavily operated Tokaido main line, but now serves as a steam engine museum. With a large steam collection covering almost all classes built just after Japan's modern steam era had begun, the museum offers a good oppotunity to learn about Japanese steam engine heritage.
- Sakuma Rail Park, by Anthony Robins
- American Steam Engines Waipahu and Virginia at Nikko, by Hiroshi Naito
Two classical American steam engines are spending the rest of their days at the Western Village in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture Japan.
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