【Hidden Gem】Nobody Knows About This Otaru Railway Museum 🚂

【Hidden Gem】Nobody Knows About This Otaru Railway Museum 🚂

Thank you for always choosing Choo-Choo Travel. I’m in Hokkaido. What a shame about the weather. lol Are they barely scraping by with operations…? They are welcoming you. Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost region. Today’s schedule. Well then, let’s hop on board right away. Well done. We will be conducting a thorough investigation today, so please bear with us regarding the long-distance ride! Winter is a bit cheaper. Let’s go inside right away. Here to greet you. Manufactured in 1884!? The skirt is long. Cool. It seems they came from America. You can enter the driver’s seat. It’s messy and fun. It is designed not to rotate. You can see inside! Where to put the coal. He said it’s like the parking brake in a car. It has been named “Shizuka.” It’s amazing that it was manufactured 141 years ago. Wood is used everywhere. This is a towed passenger car. The interior has a luxurious feel. It’s a first-class car, so that’s only natural. Let’s go inside. It appears to have been manufactured in Hokkaido in 1892. They’re attached to the passenger cars too, aren’t they? The inside is amazing too! There’s also a stove, and the ceiling is two-tiered. I wonder if someone put something on the overhead rack? The window does not open. The double-decker roof is a feature of first-class cars. Let’s go see the outdoor exhibits. The KiHa 82 is a limited express train operated by the Japanese National Railways. Next to it is the steam locomotive “C55”. Did they repaint it recently? It looks beautiful! Is this where you pour the liquid? It makes me happy to see it preserved so beautifully. There’s an outdoor unit too—do they let people inside during events? Now let’s take a look at this vehicle as well. The now-rare “Mani 30” The door is open! To be perfectly honest, this vehicle is a cash transport vehicle. Did they stay here overnight to keep watch? Monitor it with a camera. Each box holds 200 million yen, so all together that’s 4.6 billion yen!? Let’s leave without stealing. It says “Gallery”…? I hear the sound of bells. A church?? It seems they’re doing their best to maintain and store it carefully. It’s quite a distance to walk, isn’t it? What could be hidden beneath the blue sheet? I’m curious, but I can’t get in. Inside the building is a Rolls-Royce. It’s too big to walk around… The direction sign for the “Express” train is really nice, isn’t it? The snow has caused it to deteriorate, hasn’t it? The interior also seems to have been preserved as it was back then. It’s a bit badly damaged. Green Car (First Class) We are truly grateful for displaying it this way. He must have done a lot during his playing days. I like that they’re connected. Do they repaint it regularly? The “To Muroran” sign tells the story. I wonder if the engine will start? Perverted connection. The “Kiha Uni” type is also quite rare. Beyond the view lies a vehicle that cannot be seen… Is it just too badly damaged…? I’m a little concerned. It might have become a crow’s castle. There are steam locomotives too. “C12” is also saved. It says “Please do not climb,” but are there really people that bad? It seems you can enter the vehicle. There’s an electronic board that probably didn’t exist back then. I wish I could sound the whistle. This seems to be movable. Back in the day, only the absolute best could get in here, right? Wasn’t that an ED75 under the blue tarp earlier? This one is also set up so you can’t get close. You can view it from afar. There is another exhibit in the back. It looks like you can see inside. I thought a real conductor was on board. Oh, this looks really big. It looks like a crane truck. You don’t get to see this very often, do you? I really wanted to see it growing. What is this? It appears to be a rescue vehicle. These vehicles head to the scene during derailments, accidents, breakdowns, and such! The sheer variety of tools is staggering. You can weld too, huh? That’s amazing. This vehicle is… We are stacking railroad ties. Did you head out with the vehicle from earlier? It’s interesting to see vehicles you don’t often get the chance to see. It also includes a bathroom and kitchen. The DD51 is beautifully painted. Yeah, that’s cool. It was made in 1968. Some vehicles still carry ballast. You don’t often get the chance to really look at cargo, do you? This “DE10” is also beautifully painted. You don’t see these container trucks anymore, do you? Manufactured in 1966! You often see signs that say “No entry outside the prefecture.” Does that mean I’m not allowed to leave Hokkaido? I don’t think I see “Tora” or “Hoki” anymore either. This is also the car where the conductor rides. Too real. As I gazed at these vehicles… There’s also “DD”. Several vehicles are parked. A steam locomotive also rests on the train platform. Other unusual vehicles were scattered here and there. It’s apparently a rail bus. No. 1 Snowplow (Replica) It appears to have been created based on drawings from 1881. I like the rugged look. I can really feel the dedication in replicating it with wood. It has three rails. A steam locomotive from 1895 is on display. It’s wonderful that it’s been kept so carefully. I think the people who made it back then are happy. And it seems you can actually put it in. Wow, the chairs are luxurious too. Steam locomotives are dreamy, aren’t they? I didn’t realize we needed so much coal. This locomotive shed itself was apparently built in 1885. Amazing. Snowplows are also on display outside. Painted black so it stands out even in the snow, I guess? A very unusual shape. Were they running alongside us too? It’s exciting to see vehicles you don’t usually get to see. This garage is also said to have been built in 1908. This is another impressive snowplow. If you get caught up in it, you’re done for… It’s an important vehicle that supports heavy snowfall areas. This is another unusual snowplow, isn’t it? It seems you can see inside. Rather bleak. Outside stands the classic Russell snowplow. Is black the color of this area? If you know the details, please tell me! Do they attach it to the front and rear of the locomotive for running? I don’t think it can run on its own. And behind it lies the platform. This single-arm traffic signal is pretty rare these days, isn’t it? Locomotive panel?? Only the face is real. It looks like I can get into the driver’s seat. Cool!! The throttle’s moving! The original timetable from that era remains unchanged. I really wanted to move the pantograph. There are also many exhibits here. I want to ride this. I wonder if they’ll bring the food over? lol If you assemble everything here, it looks like you’ll have a steam locomotive. It’s made up of an incredible number of parts, isn’t it? Models are also on display. A snowplow that looks like a crab. There was that person who made the news for stopping a train just to photograph a snowplow… I’d definitely like to see the dynamic scene of shoveling snow. Photography requires adherence to the rules as well. Huh? Various parts that are not on display are left lying around. We’ve returned to the building. Is displaying railroad tracks a staple at Hokkaido Railway Museum? There are so many different types of rails alone. This area is German. There are many different kinds in Japan alone. It seems you can experience the points here. The train began to move. It appears to switch points remotely. I don’t really get it… A lump of coal is also on display. So this is how they transported it. Was it really driving like this? Construction progress of the bridge. The harbor scene. Numerous steam locomotive number plates. Model vehicles of various sizes are on display. It seems to be just rotation. This is an exhibition of train names and tickets. You can see how the snowplow model was clearing snow, right? Let’s go upstairs. It appears to be a device for operating model trains under its own power. Running model trains takes quite a bit of energy, doesn’t it? What about this one…? Which shape is best suited for a wheel? Well, that’s impossible. It’s no good after all. This looks good. The improved version? It’s perfect. Oh, it seems the steam locomotive is about to depart! Let’s go. Smoke is coming out. It seems to be coming out. Wow! This is the real deal! It seems to run on real coal. The body is also polished to a shine. Rotating turntables are rarely seen these days. Is ringing the bell a service? W-what is this…!? This device actually works! Amazing! It would take an incredible amount of strength to do it manually. Oh, perfect! It seems to be heading toward the passenger car. That’s a really cool steam locomotive! I think I heard it was at an American amusement park? This alarm sound is the best, too. Everyone is looking forward to visiting. What a powerful run! That’s impressive! After passing the points, we head back toward the passenger cars. It appears that consolidation will be performed. It requires skilled craftsmanship. It’s incredibly hot nearby! It seems they adjust it by draining off any excess water. The train feels as if it were alive. Let’s get on board. I feel it was a beloved locomotive. Front is third class, middle is first class, and then…? Let’s take a look inside the third-class car. The windows seem to open. Next, the first-class car. The seat has a cushion on it. Distinctive two-tiered roof. And here is the freight car. The view from the back looks nice too. The light has changed! It’s finally time to depart! I feel a charm that modern trains lack. Powerful running. The kids look happy too! The steam is incredible! It’s incredibly fun to ride! A speed that can be caught up to even by brisk walking. Couplers are also free to view. Before I knew it, the turnaround station came into view. We’ve arrived at the station! It seems they will perform a separation and a change of direction. Successful separation complete! The turntable appears to be rotating. It seems to be powered by an engine. Just like at the Railway Museum, is ringing the bell during rotation really necessary? That mysterious machine is operating here too. Everyone, pay close attention! Once we drifted far apart… Extremely fast! It’s incredibly impressive! This time, we’ll enter the platform where the passenger cars are waiting. Driving in reverse must be tough on the eyes. Well, I’m back! Applause erupted! And then it goes back again. Isn’t it fantastical? The feeling of it echoing through the mountains is nice. Freight cars might be more fun. This angle is awesome too! And before you know it, you’re back at the starting point. Is there any other YouTube channel that captures this steam locomotive, the “Iron Horse,” quite like this? Somehow, I’ve grown quite attached to it. It was a fun time. It’s spitting fire!!! It seems to be heading back to the garage. It is also loved by children. It appears to be turning around to return to the garage. You’re doing a great job! Thank you for the fun time. This is incredibly nerve-wracking work. It’s really impressive, isn’t it? Thanks to your thorough maintenance, I can ride like this. Thank you so much!! Well then, let’s leave the museum. I found a gachapon machine! Let’s give it a try! A cute pin popped up. Let’s take a peek at the souvenir shops too. You sell a variety of things, don’t you? It seems pretty difficult to bring it back on a plane… A timetable actually used by train drivers. ($3.38) It was a fun time! I hear this vehicle used to be a hamburger stand. Unfortunately, we are not currently offering that service. Thank you for riding with us to the final stop! Now, here’s a bonus video! Shooting isn’t easy either. lol Thanks for always supporting me! See you later!

【Incredible Dynamic Preservation】A Miracle! The American SL Still Runs in Japan! Otaru Railway Museum Was Awesome【Full Train Guide】

Thank you for always riding with us! For this journey, we went on a full investigation of the “Otaru City General Museum” in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost region. This isn’t just any museum. It’s a true railway sanctuary where a variety of precious trains, from a 140-year-old locomotive to a rare cash transport car, are carefully preserved.

And the biggest highlight? The steam locomotive “Iron Horse” (Porter4514), which runs on real coal! Its powerful movement and the thrilling rotation on the turntable right before our eyes were far more impressive than we could have imagined.

In this video, we’ll take a close look at each of the invaluable trains on display. We hope you enjoy the ride until the very end!

【Video Highlights 👀】
✅ From a 140+ year-old locomotive to a cash transport car! A collection of rare and precious trains.
✅ The powerful run of the steam locomotive “Iron Horse”, fueled by real coal.
✅ A rare sight: skilled workers perform the turntable rotation and coupling.
✅ A full lineup of the unusual snowplow cars that supported Hokkaido’s heavy snowfall.
✅ A sneak peek inside the driver’s cab and interior of classic Japanese National Railways (JNR) cars.

【Timeline】
0:00 Opening | The Full Investigation Begins!
0:49 Current Location
2:12 Steam Locomotive “Shizuka”
7:30 Outdoor Exhibits (1) | Express “Hokkai,” Mani, Kiro 26, Kihayuni, etc.
17:38 Outdoor Exhibits (2) | So 34, Oe 61, DD51, etc.
24:35 Outdoor Exhibits (3) | DD16, Snowplow No. 1, 7150 “Taisho,” Ki 601, etc.
32:51 ED76
34:37 Steam Locomotive Archive
44:57 “Iron Horse” Ride
1:13:08 Souvenir Corner

【Museum Information】
Name: Otaru City General Museum
Address: 1-3-6 Temiya, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
Business Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
Closed: Tuesdays
Admission Fee: Adults ¥400, Junior high students and younger are free
*(Filmed in May 2025)

Official Website: https://www.city.otaru.lg.jp/sogomuseum/

【About the “Iron Horse” (Porter4514)】
The Iron Horse (Porter4514) was manufactured in 1909 by the H.K. Porter Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. It was used for transporting agricultural products and on sightseeing railways in the US and Central America (Guatemala). In 1996, it was brought to the Otaru Transportation Memorial Museum for dynamic preservation and is now operated by the Otaru City General Museum.

Official Site: https://www.city.otaru.lg.jp/docs/2020111400191/

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