March 2017 Tokyo trip.

[JR 500系]

Thanks JR. That thread is great. I'll try to update it/ add to it based on my experience. One more thing taken care of :)

 

MTP is a great store. I've bought a few things there. Great service, no problems. Actually, I just got a package from them today. One small part of the order was the wrong part (my fault, not theirs). I ordered the wrong pantograph for a train. I wonder if I can exchange it when I'm there. 

 

The rental track sounds great. We plan on buying a few trains in Japan.

 

Sure no worries! Please do add on if you find new ones!

 

Yes MTP owner is a really nice guy, so I think you shouldn't have an issue to exchange it, but best keep the part in its original packaging so that MTP can resell it later ~

 

Are you sure you will only be buying a few?   :P

 

It's the land of trains and hobby trains! Let loose!   :)

[Socimi]

I'm going to be in Tokyo in early March. So far these are my plans. Would love to hear ideas for train related (and non train related) things to do. 

 

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Lots of random strolls and aimless subway rides. (My 8 year old son loves subways)

 

 

Any information or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

Since you're going in early march you can assist at the 01 series farewell run on the Ginza Line on the 10th.

 

Further info:

 

http://www.jnsforum.com/community/topic/12542-01-series-final-run-announced/

[gavino200]

Since you're going in early march you can assist at the 01 series farewell run on the Ginza Line on the 10th.

 

Further info:

 

http://www.jnsforum.com/community/topic/12542-01-series-final-run-announced/

 

 

Awesome. Thanks :)

[gavino200]

This looks interesting. A tour of the Pocky factory.

 

https://www.glico.com/jp/enjoy/experience/glicopiaeast/