Notice of July Events at Kyoto Railway Museum

The Kyoto Railway Museum will host several events in July. A children's workshop, 'Let's Make a Stamp Railway Fan!', teaches kids about railway safety and allows them to create original fans. It is free with admission, limited to 6 preschool children per session, and held on July 11 and 12. The Adult Learning Course on July 16, themed 'Showa Railway and Food', features a 60-minute lecture by curator Takashi Shima for up to 50 people. On weekends and holidays, the 500 series Shinkansen (Type 521, Car 1) is open for public viewing, with morning guided tours and afternoon free viewing. This 1997 train achieved the world's fastest operating speed of 300 km/h at the time. Finally, the 'Mini Commentary 10!' for the 10th anniversary introduces the EF52 Class No. 1, Japan's first mass-produced large electric locomotive, on July 5 and 19. All events are free with museum admission.