SCMAGLEV and Railway Park: Dr. Yellow (T4 Formation) Vehicle Exhibition Overview
Exhibition Highlight
The SCMAGLEV and Railway Park will begin a special exhibition of Dr. Yellow (T4 Formation) in June 2025!
This exhibition commemorates the retirement of the T4 Formation, which played a vital role in ensuring the safety of the Shinkansen.
Features of Dr. Yellow (T4 Formation)
- Role: Conducted inspections of electrical and track equipment approximately once every 10 days on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines (Tokyo to Hakata).
- Operation Start: September 2001.
- Collaboration with T5 Formation: Alternated inspection runs with the T5 Formation, introduced by JR West in 2005.
- Retirement: Concluded its inspection duties and retired in January 2025.
Exhibition Details
- Exhibited Vehicle: 7th car of the Dr. Yellow (T4 Formation).
- Replacement Display: The currently exhibited Dr. Yellow (T3 Formation) 7th car will be returned to JR West after the exhibition concludes.
Exhibition Launch
- Start Date: June 2025 (exact details to be announced later).
Event Information
- Commemorative Events:
- Celebration planned for the conclusion of the T3 Formation display.
- Special event to mark the start of the T4 Formation exhibition.
- Details of these events will be announced in due course.
Additional Notes
The T4 Formation exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore the technological history of the Shinkansen.
Don’t miss the chance to learn about the legacy and contributions of this iconic inspection train!
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