My family and I first visited the SL Snow Removal Train
“Kimaroki” last September 24, 2022, the first day of our September 24-25 Road
Trip.
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| SL Snow Removal Train “Kimaroki” Revisited 2023 |
Fast forward to June 18, 2023, during Father and Daughter
Road Trip #3, I revisited this iconic attraction alongside my daughter and
friend Mike. On this occasion, the highlight of our journey was exploring the
Nayoro City Hokkoku Museum, conveniently located near the SL Snow Removal
Train. Naturally, we made it part of our itinerary, snapping memorable photos
of this remarkable locomotive.
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| SL Snow Removal Train "Kimaroki" - Nayoro City, Hokkaido Prefecture |
If you're new to the SL Snow Removal Train
"Kimaroki" (ＳＬ排雪列車「キマロキ」),
here's what makes it a must-see destination for history and train enthusiasts
alike.
The SL Snow Removal Train: A Legacy Preserved
Displayed in Nayoro Park at 222 Midorigaoka, Nayoro City,
Hokkaido, the SL Snow Removal Train "Kimaroki" is an impressive
steam locomotive exhibit. Its location on the former tracks of the JNR Nayoro
Main Line connects visitors to the city's deep-rooted railway history.
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| SL Snow Removal Train "Kimaroki" History Board |
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| Former Teshio-Yayoi Station |
Nayoro's transformation began in 1891 when it was
established as a strategic hub for northern Hokkaido’s development. The city
became a focal point with the opening of the Soya Main Line on September
3, 1901, and quickly grew as a transportation and cultural center. By the
1970s, steam locomotives were replaced with electric trains, marking the end of
an era. Thankfully, the "Kimaroki" was preserved through a loan from
Japanese National Railways and meticulously restored in October 1975.
Photos of SL Snow Removal Train "Kimaroki"
A Train Like No Other
The SL Snow Removal Train "Kimaroki" isn't a
single locomotive but a fascinating assembly of components:
- SL59601:
Manufactured by Kawasaki Shipyard on November 3, 1920.
- Ki911
Snow Plow Truck: Built on October 20, 1930, by JNR Naebo Factory.
- Ki604
Rotary Snow Plow: Produced on November 20, 1932, by JNR Naebo Factory.
- SL
D51398: Created by Nippon Sharyo Seisakusho on January 24, 1945.
- Conductor
Car No. 4456: Completed by Kawasaki Vehicles in 1952.
Each piece represents a vital chapter in the evolution of
snow removal technology, critical to Hokkaido's railways.
Team Nicerio revisits SL Snow Removal Train "Kimaroki"
SL Snow Removal Train “Kimaroki” Fees
It’s FREE to take pictures and board the SL
Snow Removal Train “Kimaroki”.
SL Snow Removal Train “Kimaroki” Operating Hours
SL Snow Removal Train “Kimaroki” is open 24/7.
Why visit the SL Snow Removal Train “Kimaroki”?
If you are a big fan of trains or historical things then
you should check out SL Snow Removal Train “Kimaroki”. The train is well
preserved. Visitors can board different parts of the train for free. It’s truly
worth checking.
Getting to SL Snow Removal Train Kimaroki
From Asahikawa Station, ride the Rapid Nayoro of the Soya
Line operated by the JR Hokkaido.
Board down at Nayoro Station. From there, walk for about 1.3
kilometers to the SL Snow Removal Train “Kimaroki” in Nayoro Park.
Travel time: 1 hour 53 minutes
Fare: 1,890 yen
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