Kyushu Railway Museum
The Kyushu Museum is at the end of the line in Kitakyushu in Retro-town of Mojiko. The building is the former Kyushu Railway Headquarters.
Location
From the station turn right through the bus stop to the museum.
The following locomotives are on display under a covered way outside:
59634, C59-1, ED72-1, EF10-35. Plus units.
Other Facilities
In addition there are drive-yourself mini-trains, model railway, simulators, exhibits and a shop.
Nearby a separate tourist train (locos DB101 and DB102) runs down a former freight line.
Opening
Open from 09:00 to 17:30. Closed second Wednesday, except summer school break.
Entry (2009) 300 yen.
Mojiko Station
As part of the retro-town, the station has been delightfully restored to original state, plus a signal and pair of wheels (from 28627) form part of a floral display at the buffer stops.
Web Sites
There was a report on this museum in Japanese Railway Society magazine Bullet-In 48
Last updated: 07/05/2022.