Umekoji Railway Museum

Umekoji is a preserved locomotive roundhouse with a large collection of active steam locos.
It opened in 1972 at the junction just west of Kyoto station.
The entrance is the preserved former Nijo station and contains exhibitions.

Location

From the Kyoto main entrance station turn left for a couple of small blocks until you reach the bigger road and turn left up to the railway bridge. Cross the road by the footbridge and follow the railwayside road and enter and cross the park to the entrance. Otherwise from Tambaguchi suburban station head south along side the railway (15 minutes walk).

List of Rolling Stock

The following locomotives are on display:
1080, 9633, 8630, D50-140, C51-239, C53045, C55-1, C11-64, D51-1,
C58-1, D51-200, C56-160, B20-10, C59-164, D52-468, C61-2, C62-1, C62-2.
C57-1 (and sometimes others) is usually out on mainline duties.

Other Facilities

In addition there are train rides, turntable demonstrations, exhibits, a shop and refreshments.

Opening

Daily 09:30 to 17:00 except Mondays and new year.
Also open on holiday Mondays and high summer.
Entry 400 yen (2009); steam rides extra.

Web Sites

Japanese Railway Society report with pictures

Wikipedia web page

Museum website (English)