#Latest news with #OkabeHitoshiNHKa day agoEntertainmentNHKNagoya museum holds ceremony for retired 'Doctor Yellow' shinkansen trainJapanese railway fans have helped with preparations for the planned display of the iconic "Doctor Yellow" Shinkansen train at a museum in Nagoya City, central Japan. The Doctor Yellow train is owned by Central Japan Railway Company, or JR Tokai. It had been used to inspect Shinkansen railway tracks until it was retired in January due to aging. The train was manually repainted at a factory to prepare to go on public display on June 14. A ceremony was held on Saturday at SCMAGLEV and Railway Park in Nagoya. Museum curator Okabe Hitoshi said that he is looking forward to creating new memories with the Doctor Yellow train. Thirty-eight railway fans chosen by lottery from around the country helped to move the train about 10 meters to its display location. The enthusiasts then enjoyed eating lunch boxes on board another Shinkansen train while they admired Doctor Yellow. One participant who came from Kanagawa Prefecture said the yellow train on display will be loved by many people who will be happy that it is fulfilling its second role.
NHKa day agoEntertainmentNHKNagoya museum holds ceremony for retired 'Doctor Yellow' shinkansen trainJapanese railway fans have helped with preparations for the planned display of the iconic "Doctor Yellow" Shinkansen train at a museum in Nagoya City, central Japan. The Doctor Yellow train is owned by Central Japan Railway Company, or JR Tokai. It had been used to inspect Shinkansen railway tracks until it was retired in January due to aging. The train was manually repainted at a factory to prepare to go on public display on June 14. A ceremony was held on Saturday at SCMAGLEV and Railway Park in Nagoya. Museum curator Okabe Hitoshi said that he is looking forward to creating new memories with the Doctor Yellow train. Thirty-eight railway fans chosen by lottery from around the country helped to move the train about 10 meters to its display location. The enthusiasts then enjoyed eating lunch boxes on board another Shinkansen train while they admired Doctor Yellow. One participant who came from Kanagawa Prefecture said the yellow train on display will be loved by many people who will be happy that it is fulfilling its second role.
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