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The Railway Museum

Saitama · Saitama · Museums

Japanese name: 鉄道博物館

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The Railway Museum
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WHAT TO DOThe Railway Museum

The Railway Museum in Saitama. It displays actual rolling stock and shows the changes in railway technology.

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Saitama

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Overview

The Railway Museum in Saitama. It displays actual rolling stock and shows the changes in railway technology.

Key facts

Field：Railway technology, industrial history

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Information checked on: 2026-09-03

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