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JR West's museum, the Kyoto Railway Museum, opens to the public ultimo April.

From the JREast dept: The 205 series had its arigato (thank you - for your service) run on the Nambu line six days ago.

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Close to three years ago, an overground line disappeared overnight.

http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/11/19/1200-japanese-workers-convert-above-ground-train-to-subway-line-in-a-matter-of-hours/

Too add to it - another event I missed. Apparently the lone Tokyo Metro 06 was killed off after 22 years of service. Lived a good life but even the much older 6000 is still in service. I guess it's due to a lack of parts.

There's another one - the JR371 was recycled into a Fujikyu. Another Mitooka design although I'd hazard it very much reflects the 7 Stars in Kyushu on the outside.

http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/01/16/new-train-recreates-hotel-atmosphere-with-wood-interiors-and-views-from-the-foot-of-mount-fuji/

Obligatory pic. Oops.

>>131445

>7 Stars in Kyushu

Speaking of that, NHK World just put up a show about the 7 Stars in english.

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/vod/japanrailway/20160115.html

>>131445 >>131446 -- Fair, there is a Seven Stars feel to the exterior. And, if the artist's impression is right, the new livery will dress the trainset much better than the old one did.