Limited Express Romancecar EXE (30000 Series) 30th Anniversary Exhibition

It will also highlight the history of paid seating services across Japan. On November 7 and 8, 2026, the museum director who was involved in the development of the EXE will lead a special tour at the Ebina Car Base, where visitors can see the vehicles up close and learn about the design features that support both tourism and daily travel. The tour will include a demonstration of the coupling side door and a view from the driver's cabin. A quiz rally about the EXE will be available from October 7 to December 7, 2026, and a lecture on the design history of JR West's conventional train cars will be held in collaboration with the Kyoto Railway Museum. A wellness program will also be offered, featuring workshops on soap making and herbal activities, as well as seminars on tea. The event will be held at the Romance Car Museum. 1. Exhibition 'EXE: A Little Mysterious Romance Car' to commemorate the 30th anniversary of deployment. Introduce the background of the time when EXE was born, the design philosophy during development, and the technology that supports comfortable travel. Through materials such as initial design proposals, manufacturing photos, brochures from the time of its debut, and design proposals for the renovated vehicle 'EXEα', we will look back on the journey of EXE, which has evolved alongside the diversification of transportation needs. In addition, you can learn about the history and expansion of comfortable travel services through examples of paid seating services across the country. Exhibition period: October 7, 2026 - December 7, 2026. Venue: 1st floor Romance Car Gallery. 2. 'Director Yoshihisa's EXE Mystery Investigation Team' - Visit the Ebina Car Base, which is usually restricted to the public, with the museum director who was involved in the development of EXE. The director will explain the development stories of the time and teach about the design features that support tourism and daily travel. In addition, you can view the undercarriage equipment and vehicle structure from the perspective of looking up at the vehicles, and experience the operation of the coupling side door and the view from the driver's cabin, allowing you to experience the vehicle and technology up close. Date of the event: November 7, 2026, 8, 2026. Time: 10:30 - 12:30, 14:00 - 16:00. Venue: Ebina Car Base (next to the Romance Car Museum). Capacity: 26 people per session. Participation fee: 3,500 yen (tax included), same for adults and children. Eligibility: Children 10 years and older. Registration: From October 7, 2026, at 12:00, on the following page: https://one-odakyu.com/events/2026110701 3. 'Director Yoshihisa's Challenge!' 'EXE 30th Quiz Rally' - A program where visitors can learn about the features and design of the EXE through quizzes created by the museum director. Families can participate in the quiz while touring the Romance Car Gallery and learn about the charm of the EXE in a fun way. Quiz rally period: October 7, 2026 - December 7, 2026. Time: 10:00 - 16:30 (last registration at 16:00). Venue: Romance Car Museum. Participation: Purchase a quiz rally special sheet (with a clear file, tax included 300 yen) at the 1st floor Romance Car Academy I. 4. Lecture by the Director of the Kyoto Railway Museum: 'History of JR West's Conventional Train Car Design' - The director of the Kyoto Railway Museum, Mr. Toshio Matsuo, will give a lecture on the history of JR West's conventional train car design. The lecture will cover the design philosophy of the time when the EXE was introduced, and how it reflected the social changes and transportation needs of the 1990s.