'Doctor Yellow' track-testing shinkansen begins long goodbye

Saw twice last year whilst about on my many trips, lol

The trains have developed a mythical status among Japan's rail enthusiasts as their operating timetables are not disclosed to the public. Their elusiveness has given birth to claims that those who spot them will be blessed with happiness.

Very mature. Somebody should start a new religion and shrines.

one important part I missed? What are they going to use then to test and keep the rails safe?

What are they going to use then to test and keep the rails safe?

Paragraph 4:

JR Central, which owns the T4, said in June it is retiring the aging train, which started operations in 2001, with no plans for a successor. Instead, passenger-carrying N700S bullet trains will be outfitted from 2027 with testing and observation equipment that can fulfill the role of checking tracks and overhead wires.

Thank you Harry.

T2 was the best.

East i - the Tohoku version - 'Dr. White' - a class E296 Shinkansen - will still be running!

So long venerable Doctor Yellow-san. I salute you, strongly.

Thanks Doctor Yellow..

Saw twice last year whilst about on my many trips, lol

Annnnd??..

Is it UNESCO listed yet?

Hopefully the toy trains will last for a long time. They are the most popular toy trains in the world.