＜SL Kyuroku Kan＞A Base Facility in Moka City Known as the

A Base Facility in Moka City Known as the "Town of SL"

The "SL Kyuroku Museum" is a base facility in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, located next to the east exit of Moka Railway Moka Station. It was named after the nickname "Kyuroku" of the 9600-type steam locomotive, which appeared in the Taisho era (early 1900s) and continued to run until the last day of steam locomotive operation. On weekends and holidays, get a close-up look at the majestic figure of a preserved steam locomotive running on the approximately 30-meter track within the premises, blowing its nostalgic whistle.

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Steam Locomotive Rides Operating on Weekends and Holidays

The 9600 steam locomotive, manufactured in 1920, and the D51 steam locomotive, manufactured in 1938, are preserved in working order on the premises. Visitors can experience riding in the caboose three times a day on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Another sought-after activity is the cab experience (limited to one group per session on a first-come, first-served basis the same day), allowing entry into the driver’s seat and the chance to sound the whistle.

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Adjacent to Moka Railway Moka Station for Full SL Views

The distinctive Moka Railway Moka Station building incorporates a steam locomotive gallery, with access to view the engine shed and turntable. Together with the "SL Kyuroku Museum," the setting presents multiple vantage points for observing steam locomotives up close. It is also the base for the "SL Moka," where a C12 steam locomotive runs one round trip per day on Saturdays and Sundays (Priority given to reservations).

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The Majestic 9600 and D51 Steam Locomotives

In addition to the "9600-type steam locomotive" (Kyuroku), which is preserved in working order, you can also admire the "D51-type steam locomotive" (Degoichi), known as the "King of SL" among Japanese steam locomotives, running majestically on the tracks within the premises. Railway enthusiasts fix their attention on the long-awaited steam locomotive on display.

01. Pick up original SL merchandise and tourist information at the shop inside the facility.
02. Enjoy special events held irregularly that are popular with both locals and visitors from outside the prefecture.
03. Fun for all ages, from children to adults, offering an experience everyone can get absorbed in.

SL Kyuroku Kan

Address: 2474-6 Daimachi, Moka City, Tochigi
Access: [Car] 11 minutes from Moka IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway; [Train] Immediately from the East Exit of Moka Station on the Moka Railway Moka Line
Official Website: https://sl-96kan.com/
TEL: +81-285-83-9600Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro."
Business hours: 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Regular Holiday: Tuesdays *If Tuesday is a public holiday, the following Wednesday will be closed, December 29th to January 3rd
Fee: Admission: Free / Train Conductor Ride Experience (4 years and older): 300 yen per person / Assistant Driver Seat Ride Experience: 1,000 yen per group
Parking: 100 spaces