故鄉銀河線陸別鐵道, Railway museum in Rikubetsu, Japan
The Furusato Ginga Line Railway Museum displays preserved train cars and railway equipment set along a former rail line in the Rikubetsu area. The facility uses original tracks and stations from the closed railway network.
The museum was established in 2008 using trains and tracks from the Furusato Ginga Line, which stopped operating in 2006. It represents a time when this route brought connectivity to remote mountain communities.
The place keeps alive the memory of the railway that once connected this rural area to the wider region. You can sense how vital these trains were for small communities in Hokkaido.
The museum operates seasonally and offers driving courses ranging from short sessions to longer experiences. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and wear appropriate clothing, as rides take place outdoors.
The museum offers one of Japan's longest driving experiences, allowing visitors to operate a diesel locomotive themselves over several kilometers. This extended hands-on experience is uncommon in Japanese railway museums.
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