Railway Museum
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| Address | Japan, 〒330-0852 Saitama, Omiya Ward, Onaricho, 3 Chome−４７ |
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| Hours | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Visitors | 355,000 (2012 est. ); Ranking 10th nationally (2013) |
| Ratings | 4.4 |
| Phone | +81 48-651-0088 |
| Founded | October 14 |
| 2007 | |
| Public transit access | Tetsudo-Hakubutsukan Station |
| Attraction admissions | www.railway-museum.jp |
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| ID | 2595640 |
About Railway Museum
The Railway Museum is a railway museum in Saitama, Saitama, Japan, which opened on 14 October 2007. It was built and is operated by the East Japan Railway Culture Foundation, a non-profit subsidiary of the East Japan Railway Company.
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... The 97-tonne locomotive was built in Doncaster in 1923, and is now owned by the National Railway Museum in York...
Two injured after Flying Scotsman crash at Highland station
... The 97-tonne locomotive was built in Doncaster in 1923, and is now owned by the National Railway Museum in York...
Two injured after Flying Scotsman crash at Highland station
Two People have been treated in hospital after a collision involving the Flying Scotsman locomotive and The Royal Scotsman carriages at a station in the Highlands.
Police Scotland said The Incident happened at low speed at about 19:00 on Friday at Aviemore Station.
A Man and woman sustained minor injuries and were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness as a precaution.
Officers said their injuries were not believed to be serious.
A force spokesperson said: " A Number of other passengers were assessed by The Ambulance service at The Scene and did not require hospital treatment.
" Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. "
ScotRail said services were now able to run normally through Aviemore.
The Operator added The Emergency response was focused on the private Strathspey Railway Heritage Line , near to the main line which links the Highlands with the central belt.
The Flying Scotsman was scheduled to be running trips this weekend.
A spokesman for Network Rail said: " It's on a heritage railway line, it's not our infrastructure.
" We Are saying to passengers to check before travelling. "
Strathspey Railway has been asked for comment.
British Transport Police confirmed officers were working with Police Scotland .
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf thanked The Emergency services on Social Media .
He added: " My thoughts with those affected, I Wish them a speedy recovery. "
The newly restored Flying Scotsman was unveiled Last Year ahead of a series of events to celebrate its centenary.
The 97-tonne locomotive was built in Doncaster in 1923, and is now owned by The National Railway Museum in York.
The steam locomotive was The First in the UK to officially reach 100mph, and was The First -ever service to run non-stop from London to Edinburgh.
It is owned and operated by The National Railway Museum but maintained by Riley & Son (E) Ltd, based in Heywood, Greater Manchester .
As part of its centenary year, the locomotive is visiting railway stations around the UK and has spent time at The National Railway Museum .
Source of news: bbc.com
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