A 136-year-old steam locomotive, which is said to have become the cornerstone of Japanese railways, is open to the public in Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo.
From the 12th, the public release began in Toyosu, Koto Ward, Tokyo, "403 steam locomotive" manufactured in England in 19th year of Meiji.
Said to be the cornerstone of domestically produced steam locomotives, it was previously owned by Seibu Railway, but was donated to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Shibaura Institute of Technology Junior and Senior High School in Toyosu.
At the unveiling ceremony held at the school on the 12th, Principal Motoya Sato said, "I wanted to set up a Tokyo Railway Junior High School for people who work in the railway because our predecessor school has a deep connection with the railway." .
According to the school, every day at noon and 5 pm, the train whistle will sound, and the cab will be open to the public.
A mother who visited with her son, who is in the first grade of elementary school, said, "I think it will become a popular spot in the area because the children get excited when they see the steam locomotive."
Principal Sato said, "I hope to be loved by everyone in the community."