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You’ve got to ride it once! C12 steam locomotive is whistling and going strong on a regular schedule.
This local railway connects 17 stations in two cities and three towns from Shimodate Station in Chikusei City, Ibaraki to Motegi Station in Tochigi, serving as essential transportation for local residents. It is also known among railroad fans for its regional revitalizing projects. Moka Railway’s biggest news is the steam locomotive operation.
Since the beginning of this project in 1994, C12, a steam locomotive produced in the era of the National Railway, has been used. After working for 40 years, it was restored and now runs mainly on Saturdays and Sundays. The mighty sight of SL whistling and gushing with steam is so impressive even to non-railroad fans. To ride it, you will need a regular ticket plus the SL ticket, which you can reserve at the official website. If you wish to ride on a particular day, early reservation is recommended.
Steam locomotive with cherry blossoms
The impressive, energetic sight with steam gushing out
Visit SL Kyuroku Hall at the east exit of Moka Station
火車也會在真岡站稍作停留，這是可以下去拍SL火車全貌的好時機，車窗外的田園風光明媚，去的時候還好人不多，整個旅程都很舒服😌
櫻花樹就種在鐵軌旁邊，在看過去就是油菜花田，想同時賞櫻花和油菜花搭乘鐵道遊覽是好方法。
