The operation of the "SL Ginga", which was revived in 2014 to cheer up the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, began on the 9th between Hanamaki City and Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture.
Until 1972, "SL Ginga" operated mainly on the Kamaishi Line, Yamada Line, and Ofunato Line in Iwate Prefecture.
In order to cheer up the disaster area after the Great East Japan Earthquake, the steam locomotive exhibited in the park in Morioka City was restored and has been operating between JR Hanamaki Station and Kamaishi Station since 2014. The service will end in about.
On the 9th, a departure ceremony was held at JR Hanamaki Station, and "SL Ginga" entered the platform while a large number of families and the local entertainment "Deer Dance" were greeted.
Then, after 10:30 am, we left for JR Kamaishi Station with about 170 passengers.
A female passenger in her thirties who came from Sendai as a parent and child said, "I came to know that it was running on Twitter. I'm looking forward to it because it's my first time."
Kazumasa Kosaka, General Manager of the Tourism Promotion Office of JR East Morioka Branch, said, "The operation will end in the spring of next year due to the deterioration of passenger cars, but we will continue to plan various events and revitalize with the local people. I want to contribute. "