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D51 Railway Museum
D51 320 Outdoor Exhibition
- Regular Outdoor Exhibition Day
- Sun, Jun 14 Sun, Jun 28 Sun, Jul 12, Sun, Jul 26, Sun, Aug 9 Sun,
Aug 23 Sun, Sep 13 Sun, Sep 27 Sun, Oct 25
- Special Outdoor Exhibition Day
- Sun, Aug 2 Summer-Vacation Exhibition
Sun, Aug 9 Obon-Holidays Exhibition
Wed, Oct 14 Railway Day
- Business Hours
- 10:00〜14:00
- ● In case of rain, the outdoor exhibition will be closed but the indoor exhibition will be normally open as usual.
- ● For safety reasons, the indoor railway museum is closed to the public during outdoor exhibitions.
- ● Regular business hours (indoor exhibition area) is April 1 - October 31.
- ● It will be exhibited through the glass during the winter months
(November 1 – March 31)
Public Unveiling of "Kiha 183-214"
- Regular Business Hours
- In an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the exhibition is closed until June 30, 2020.
- Special Business Hours
- In an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the exhibition is closed until June 30, 2020.
※We will continue to post updates as the situation develops.For more information about the exhibitions, please contact us below.
（Business Hours: 9:00 - 17:00 on Weekdays）
Abira Town Board of Education General Education GroupTEL : 0145-25-2087
1. Steam Locomotive D51 320
Well-known as ”Degoichi” in Japan. At Oiwake, where the last steam locomotive made its final journey, it has been maintained in the best condition by the hand of volunteers.
2. Destination display boards
In addition to the destination display boards (Sabo) that were attached to the side of the car, the Oiwake station signboard and license plates of steam locomotives are exhibited.
3. The photo panel of the railway
history in Oiwake
The history of railway development in Abira town, including steam locomotives that worked on the Muroran Main Line and Yubari Line, on a photo panel.
4. Railcar mover made by
Kyosankogyo Co.,Ltd.
A machine that played an active role in exchanging cargo before being put in containers. It is still in use for moving the D51 320.
5. Railway-related materials
Engineer uniforms, the railway signaling handlamps (Cantera), levers in the driver’s seat, and other valuable materials are on display.
6. Diorama of Oiwake Engine Depot
The diorama presents the Oiwake Engine Depot destroyed by the fire in on April 13, 1976. The Class D51 and the Class 9600 steam locomotives are set up.
7. Timeline of railway history of
Abira town
In addition to the timeline that looks back on the history of Abira Town and railroad, videos and exhibit panels related to "D51 320 and Kiha 183 series" are displayed.
8. Kiha 183-214
The Kiha 183 series that appeared when the Sekisho Line was opened and the limited express trains came to Oiwake is exhibited. Saved by crowdfunding.
9. JNR Freight Car, brake van
YO 3500 and box car WAMU 80000
The "caboose", which was usually connected to the end of the freight train, and JNR standard-type " box car " nicknamed "Wamhachi"
