Kyoto Railway Museum Announces Commemorative Event for 10th Anniversary: Display and Test Run of Historic Steam Locomotive 'Yoshitsune'

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its opening, the Kyoto Railway Museum will display the 'Yoshitsune' locomotive—the oldest steam engine in its collection and a designated Railway Heritage Asset—on the track beside the SL Steam-go. Prior to the display, the locomotive will depart from the roundhouse for a test run along the same track.

※ Railway Heritage Assets are designated under the former Japanese National Railways' Railway Heritage Protection Regulations. These designations aim to preserve historically and culturally significant railway items that are essential for understanding the development of Japan's railway history.

▲ Class 7100 Steam Locomotive No. 7105 ('Yoshitsune')

【Event Dates】 July 18 (Sat), August 25 (Tue)

【Venue】 Roundhouse Area

【Schedule】 11:30–11:50: Departure from roundhouse and test run

12:00–15:00: Display on track beside SL Steam-go

15:00–: Enter coaling and watering track, then return to roundhouse

※ The event may be canceled or rescheduled due to vehicle conditions. Please understand in advance.

※ Photography from stairs or playground equipment is strictly prohibited.