Aug 8, 2015 - 1 min read

SCMAGLEV and Railway Park

History of Japan train system

By Michael Mighty

Community writer

The main hall of the Railway Park that display 39 different full size trains

The building that house the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park

The first set of trains you will see when you enter the train park

Controlling room of a steam train with many pipes and temperature gauges

One of the first modern day shinkansen with a unique front design

Many different local trains aligned across the room

Inside an old school railway train with a classic wood finish interior

A steam locomotive train, one of the oldest and well preserved train on display at the Railway Park

Old and new local trains located at the back of the park

The front of a shinkansen train in the main hall

A resturant on the top floor of the first two floor shinkansen with a kitchen directly below

Train enthusiasts, history buffs and children will love the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park in Nagoya.

The museum charts the development of Japan’s railway industry from as far back as the early 1900s and highlights how railway has transformed the Japanese culture and lifestyle.

The museum showcases trains including steam locomotives which “blew” world records at 129 km/h, electric and diesel railcars, and all the Shinkansens (bullet trains) from their inception. If you fancy feeling like a train driver, you can try out the simulators for the Shinkansen and local trains for small fees.

The Greatest Railway Diorama Room is one of the main features of the museum, and presents a day in the life of the Tokaido Shinkansen. The Osaka/Nagoya/Tokyo cityscapes have been meticulously replicated to present a scene that bursts with life.

If ever you are in Nagoya, you should check out this museum – you will love it and your kids will love you for it too!