The is an open-air
railway museum
A railway museum is a museum that explores the history of all aspects of rail related transportation, including: locomotives ( steam, diesel, and electric), railway cars, trams, and railway signalling equipment. They may also operate historic e ...
located in
Annaka, Gunma
240px, Edo-period Usui Magistrate’s office in Annaka
is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 47,911 in 24,749 households, and a population density of 210 persons per km². The total area of t ...
, Japan. It is operated by
East Japan Railway Company
The is a major passenger railway company in Japan and is the largest of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR-EAST or JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are ...
(JR East), and was opened on 18 April 1998 on the site of the former Yokokawa motive power depot alongside the
Shinetsu Main Line
The Shinetsu Main Line ( ja, 信越本線, ) is a railway line, consisting of three geographically separated sections, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan. It was originally one continuous line connecting and via . S ...
, which closed in October 1997.
External links
Official website
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Museums in Gunma Prefecture
Museums established in 1998
Railway museums in Japan
East Japan Railway Company
1998 establishments in Japan
Annaka, Gunma