SL Kimaroki Snowplow Train

Overview

Visit the SL Kimaroki Snowplow Train, a unique railway heritage exhibit located in Nayoro Park, in front of the Hokkoku Museum. This impressive train consists of a steam locomotive, a Mac-Ree snowplow, a rotary snowplow, and another steam locomotive, a configuration specifically designed to clear heavy snow in regions like the Nayoro Main Line. Visitors can explore the train up close, even stepping into the driver's cab of the steam locomotive. The Kimaroki is typically on display from mid-April to mid-October, as it is covered during the winter months to protect it from the elements. It's a must-see for railway enthusiasts and anyone interested in Hokkaido's history of battling heavy snowfall.

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