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| 1962 |
The facility was opened by the Japanese National Railways on January 21, and operation of the facility was consigned to the Japan Travel Bureau. |
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| 1964 |
The facility was designated a museum by the Ministry of Education. |
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| 1971 |
Operation of the museum was consigned to the Transportation Cultural Promotion Foundation. |
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| 1972 |
Events held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the railway. (the Umekoji Steam Locomotive Preservation Hall was opened in Kyoto.) |
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| 1976 |
A three phase program was initiated to counteract the sinking of the foundation under the exhibition rooms of the main building, the program completed by 1979. |
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| 1984 |
The 2nd Exhibition Area was constructed, and a diesel locomotive put on display. |
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| 1986 |
The museum welcomed its 10 millionth visitor! |
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| 1987 |
Ownership of the museum was transferred from the Japanese National Railways to the West Japan Railway Company. |
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| 1990 |
Revitalization of the facilities and museum operation was begun. |
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| 1993 |
Complete renovation of the exhibition rooms and exhibits. |
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| 2000 |
Sisters tie-up with National Railway Museum, York, UK. |
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| 2002 |
Complete an open-air exhibition hall "the platform plaza". |
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