[JR West Japan] About Goto General Rolling Stock Yard public opening *JR West Japan*
Press release: September 3, 2024
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About Goto General Vehicle Yard Public Opening
*A 381 series retired vehicle railway parts sales auction will also be held exclusively for the Tabiwa Travel Plan! *
At West Japan Railway Company (hereinafter referred to as “JR West”), Goto General Co., Ltd. conducts vehicle maintenance work in order to deepen interaction with local residents and customers and make railways more familiar to them. The vehicle depot will be open to the public. We have prepared events for everyone to enjoy, such as vehicle exhibitions such as the “Sleeper Express Sunrise Seto/Izumo” and “Limited Express Hamakaze,” as well as impressive car body hoisting. We will also be releasing a tabiwa limited plan. All of our employees are looking forward to your visit.
*1. Event date and time*
Sunday, October 6, 2024 10:00-15:00
※Conducted due to light rain, canceled due to stormy weather
*2. venue*
Name: Goto General Depot (Nearest station: JR Sakai Line Fujimicho Station) Address: 2-1-1 Hinodecho, Yonago City
*3. Free trial event summary*
* (1) Events related to vehicle exhibition, inspection and repair * ・Vehicle display
・Vehicle body lifting work using a large crane
* (2) Events for children (children under elementary school age and accompanying guests) *
・Ride experience on the Mini Sunrise *
・Mini SL riding experience *
・Chibikko conductor experience *
・Goods creation experience *
・Kids maintenance center (vehicle inspection and repair experience) ・Railway model display
* (3) Events on technology that supports railway safety and operation* ・Trial ride on an orbital bicycle *
・Display of rail vehicle for overhead line inspection
* (4) Various sales*
・Sales of railway goods by JR West Japan Shoji Co., Ltd.
(New Yakumo goods will also be on sale in advance)
Railway parts are also sold at auction for tabiwa limited travel plan participants only.
・Sale of Chizu Express Co., Ltd. 30th anniversary goods
・Sales of snacks, drinks, etc.
・Sales of cargo timetables
*As there is a limit to the number of people who can participate in the events marked with an *, numbered tickets will be distributed as shown below.
*4. tabiwa exclusive travel plan summary*
* (1) Departure date*
Saturday, October 5, 2024
* (2) Travel itinerary *2 days*
●Day 1
・Kisuki Line boarding plan
Shin-Osaka Station ⇒ Okayama Station ⇒ – Yakumo – ⇒ Niimi Station ⇒ Bingo Ochiai Station ⇒ – Kisuki Line – ⇒ Shinji Station ⇒ Yonago Station…Free time…Yonago stay
・Courses A and B: Go on your own…Visit the Goto general rolling stock facility (paid zone and auction)…Go on your own…Yonago Station⇒-Yakumo-⇒Okayama Station⇒Shin-Osaka Station
Shin-Osaka Station⇒Okayama Station⇒-Yakumo-⇒Yonago Station…Free time…Stay at Yonago
●Second day
・Common to each course/plan
Individual transportation… Goto general rolling stock tour (paid zone and auction)… Individual transportation… Yonago Station ⇒ – Yakumo – ⇒ Okayama Station ⇒ Shin-Osaka Station
*Additional fee is required for the Kisuki Line boarding plan. *Depending on the train you use, there are A course and B course, which you can choose at the time of application.
*We also offer local departure and arrival plans that include accommodation in Yonago.
* (3) Experience content*
・Visit the driver’s cab of the dark green vehicle
・Visit green and dark-colored vehicles and JNR colored vehicles side by side ・DD51, connection by shunting vehicle, observation of release show ・Right to participate in the 381 series retired vehicle railway parts sales auction *Free participation for those who wish.
*Green Yakumo and JNR colored vehicles are not energized.
* (4) Recruitment number*
80 people
* (5) Sales company*
Nippon Travel Co., Ltd.
* (6) Release date and time*
Scheduled for September 5, 2024 at 11:00
* (7) Travel fees, etc. (described per adult, numbers in parentheses are for children) *
・Departing from/arriving at Shin-Osaka
2 people 1 room: 47,800 yen (37,800 yen)
1 person, 1 room: 49,800 yen
Additional fee: Kisuki Line boarding plan 3,000 yen (1,500 yen) increase ・Local meeting (accommodation included) 10,000 yen (5,000 yen) discount
* (8) About auction planning*
1. Venue
Inside Goto General Vehicle Yard
2.Eligibility for participation
tabiwa limited travel plan purchaser
*Minors are not allowed to participate alone.
3. Items to be auctioned (planned)
・Destination subtitles (first) 2 points
・2 sets of car number name plates (set) *Scheduled to be set for 1 train *In addition, a car number name plate (rose) inside the car is also planned. 4. Auction details (planned)
*The content of the auction is subject to change depending on the planned content.
(Reference) Some of the products scheduled to be exhibited
5. Notes on conducting auctions
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– In addition to the details below, please be sure to check the auction terms and conditions published in advance before participating in the auction. The auction terms and conditions will be announced by late September. *
・Payments for this project can be made at JR West’s official direct-from-the-farm online shop “DISCOVER WEST”
The event will be held on “Discover West Mall” (hereinafter referred to as “DW Mall”). Purchase the product and make payment by reading the designated two-dimensional code with your mobile phone, etc. *For payment, you will need a mobile device with a two-dimensional code reading function.
Please prepare your own and bring it with you.
・The only payment method is “credit card payment”. “Convenience store prepayment” is not available. It is expected that it will take some time to process the payment on the day of the event, so please register your use of DW Mall and the credit card you plan to use in advance.
*If payment by credit card is not possible on-site, the right to purchase may be transferred to the customer who submitted the runner-up desired bid amount. Please check the amount that can be used with your credit card in advance.
*DW Mall has introduced an identity authentication service (3D Secure 2.0) to prevent unauthorized credit card use. When making a credit card payment, you will need the ID and password that have been set in advance between the credit card issuing company and the customer. If you do not know your ID or password, you will need to contact your credit card issuer yourself, so please check in advance.
– To register to use DW Mall, please access DW Mall from the two-dimensional code below and register from “My Page”.
・We will hand over the actual item you have won on-site. We are unable to accommodate mailing to your home.
・Up to 1 item per person for 2 destination subtitles and car name plate (set). ・If other unforeseen circumstances arise, the above method may be changed.
JR West official direct-from-the-farm online shop “DISCOVER WEST” “mall” sells local products and railway goods from areas along the JR West lines, promoting the charm of western Japan. Additionally, you will earn WESTER points based on the amount you spend on purchases. Please feel free to use it.
*Click here for DW Mall
https://dwmall.westjr.co.jp/shop/default.aspx
* (9) How to apply*
Please apply from the link below in the tourist navigation “tabiwa by WESTER”. https://www.nta.co.jp/jrodekakenet/train/?SITE_ID=66104023
*We do not accept reservations over the phone. Please apply online. * Separate membership registration for Japan Travel My Page is required.
*5. Notes on visiting *
(1) If a large-scale natural disaster occurs near the event venue, the event may be canceled.
(2) There is no parking lot within the venue. Please use public transportation such as trains or buses, or a nearby paid parking lot (5 minutes walk from Fujimicho Station on the JR Sakai Line). (3) There are some areas in the venue where walking may be difficult. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
(4) For safety reasons, bringing in hazardous materials, drones, alcoholic beverages, and using selfie sticks inside the venue is prohibited.
(5) The contents of the project may be changed at short notice. Thank you for your understanding.
We believe that the initiatives introduced here will particularly contribute to goals 8, 11, and 17 of the 17 SDGs.