Mooka Line


The Mōka Line is a Japanese railway line connecting Shimodate Station, in Chikusei, Ibaraki and Motegi Station in Motegi, Tochigi. It is the only railway line operated by the Mōka Railway. The third sector company took over the former JR East line in 1988. In addition to regular diesel local trains, the line also operates the SL Mōka steam service for tourists using C11 and C12 class steam locomotives.

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