The steam locomotive (D51 451) on display at Showa Park in Akishima City, Tokyo, was delivered by the railway company in February 1940 and retired in November 1970.

During the past 30 years, it has traveled approximately 1.76 million kilometers or about 43.8 times around the globe. Visiting hours are from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Image Credit: Tokyo Navi via tokyo-park.net archive

Park Name Showa Park
昭和公園
Park Address 5-11-43 Higashimachi, Akishima City, Tokyo
Steam locomotive (D51 451) Steam locomotive (D51 451) front mask For visitors who wish to see the locomotive

Image Credit: Tokyo Navi via tokyo-park.net archive

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