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| caption = Mōka 14 DMU at Mashiko Station, April 2006
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| locale = [[Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki]], [[Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi]] prefectures
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| start = {{STN|Shimodate}}
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The {{nihongo|'''Mōka Line'''|真岡線|Mōka-sen}} is a [[Japan]]ese [[railway]] line connecting [[Shimodate Station]], in [[Chikusei, Ibaraki]] and [[Motegi Station]] in [[Motegi, Tochigi]]. It is the only railway line operated by the {{nihongo|'''Mōka Railway'''|真岡鐵道|Mooka Tetsudō}}. The [[Public–private partnership|third sector]] company took over the former [[East Japan Railway Company|JR East]] line in 1988. In addition to regular diesel local trains, the line also operates the ''SL Mōka'' steam service for tourists using [[JNR Class C11|C11]] and [[JNR Class C12|C12]] class [[steam locomotive]]s.
The {{nihongo|'''Mooka Line'''|真岡線|Mooka-sen}} is a [[Japan]]ese [[railway]] line connecting [[Shimodate Station]], in [[Chikusei, Ibaraki]] and [[Motegi Station]] in [[Motegi, Tochigi]]. It is the only railway line operated by the {{nihongo|'''Mooka Railway'''|真岡鐵道|Mooka Tetsudō}}. The [[Public–private partnership|third sector]] company took over the former [[East Japan Railway Company|JR East]] line in 1988. In addition to regular diesel local trains, the line also operates the ''SL Mooka'' steam service for tourists using [[JNR Class C11|C11]] and [[JNR Class C12|C12]] class [[steam locomotive]]s.


==History==
==History==
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''(As of October 2008)''<ref name=annai>[http://www.city.moka.tochigi.jp/mokasl/annai00.php Mooka Railway company overview] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202024523/http://www.city.moka.tochigi.jp/mokasl/annai00.php |date=2008-12-02 }}. Retrieved on 8 October 2008. {{in lang|ja}}</ref>
''(As of October 2008)''<ref name=annai>[http://www.city.moka.tochigi.jp/mokasl/annai00.php Mooka Railway company overview] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202024523/http://www.city.moka.tochigi.jp/mokasl/annai00.php |date=2008-12-02 }}. Retrieved on 8 October 2008. {{in lang|ja}}</ref>
* Mooka 14 diesel railcars x9
* Mooka 14 diesel railcars x9
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*[[JNR Class DE10|DE10 Class]] diesel locomotive x1<ref>"全国の現役機関車をめぐって" Japan Railfan Magazine, October 2008 issue, p.133</ref>
* E10 class diesel railcar x1
* C11 Class steam locomotive x1
* [[JNR Class C11]] steam locomotive x1
* C12 Class steam locomotive x1
* [[JNR Class C12]] steam locomotive x1
* OHa & OHaFu coaches x3
* OHa & OHaFu coaches x3
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* [[JNR Class DE10|DE10 Class diesel locomotive]] x1<ref>"全国の現役機関車をめぐって" Japan Railfan Magazine, October 2008 issue, p.133</ref>


==Stations==
==Stations==
* The SL Mooka stops at stations marked with "●" and passes stations marked "｜".
* The SL Mooka stops at stations marked with "●" and passes stations marked "｜".
* For riding on the ''SL Mooka'', you must pursue the SL ticket（500 yen）and moreover when you have to pursue the ticket you access to [https://www.moka-railway.co.jp/sl-guide/ '''this site'''] and you reserve the seat [https://www.moka-railway.co.jp/sl-yoyaku/?ym=2020-7 in this reservation form] by before day which is riding on SL. I'm sorry but if the seats are filled with the passengers who have reserved you aren't able to ride on the train.
* For riding on the ''SL Mooka'', you must purchase the SL ticket (500 yen) via [https://www.moka-railway.co.jp/sl-guide/ Mooka Railways SL Guide] and [https://www.moka-railway.co.jp/sl-yoyaku/?ym=2020-7 reserve your seat] at least a day in advance.
* For riding on SL・DL Rapid, you don't have to pursue any additional ticket, so there is also in the case of you aren't able to sit the seats in the train.
* For riding on SL・DL Rapid, you don't have to purchase any additional ticket.
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==References==
==References==
This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia.
This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.moka-railway.co.jp Mooka Railway official website] {{in lang|ja}}


[[Category:Railway lines in Japan]]
[[Category:Railway lines in Japan]]

Revision as of 14:32, 13 March 2021

Mooka Line
真岡線
Mooka 14 DMU at Mashiko Station, April 2006
Overview
OwnerMooka Railway
LocaleIbaraki, Tochigi prefectures
Termini
Stations17[1]
Websitehttps://www.moka-railway.co.jp/
Service
TypeHeavy rail
History
Opened1912
Technical
Line length41.9 km (26.04 mi)[1]
Track gauge3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
ElectrificationNone

The Mooka Line (真岡線, Mooka-sen) 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 Mooka Railway (真岡鐵道, Mooka Tetsudō). 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 Mooka steam service for tourists using C11 and C12 class steam locomotives.

History

  • 1 April 1912: 16.5 km Mooka Light Railway (真岡軽便線) line opens between Shimodate and Mooka.
  • 15 December 1920: Entire line opened to Motegi (route length of 42.0 km). The proposed extension to Nagakura was not constructed.
  • 2 September 1922: Line renamed Mooka Line.
  • 1 November 1982: Freight services discontinued.
  • 11 September 1984: Line closure approved.
  • 11 April 1988: JR line closes and becomes Mooka Railway Mooka Line. Route length is reduced to 41.9 km.
  • 27 March 1994: SL Mooka steam train operation starts.

Rolling stock

(As of October 2008)[1]

Stations

  • The SL Mooka stops at stations marked with "●" and passes stations marked "｜".
  • For riding on the SL Mooka, you must purchase the SL ticket (500 yen) via Mooka Railways SL Guide and reserve your seat at least a day in advance.
  • For riding on SL・DL Rapid, you don't have to purchase any additional ticket.
Station Japanese Distance (km) SL Mooka SL・DL Rapid Transfers Location
Shimodate 下館 0.0 ● ● East Japan Railway Company (JR East): Mito Line
Kantō Railway: Jōsō Line 		Chikusei Ibaraki
Shimodate-Nikōmae 下館二高前 2.2 ｜ ↓  
Orimoto 折本 4.6 ● ●  
Higuchi ひぐち 6.5 ｜ ↓  
Kugeta 久下田 8.5 ● ●   Mooka Tochigi
Terauchi 寺内 12.6 ● ↓  
Mooka 真岡 16.4 ● ●  
Kita-Mooka 北真岡 18.0 ｜    
Nishidai 西田井 21.2 ●    
Kitayama 北山 22.9 ｜    
Mashiko 益子 25.1 ●     Mashiko, Haga District
Nanai 七井 28.4 ●    
Tatara 多田羅 31.2 ●     Ichikai, Haga District
Ichihana 市塙 34.3 ●    
Sasaharada 笹原田 38.1 ｜    
Ten'yaba 天矢場 39.2 ｜     Motegi, Haga District
Motegi 茂木 41.9 ●    

See also

References

This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia

  1. ^ a b c Mooka Railway company overview Archived 2008-12-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 8 October 2008. (in Japanese)
  2. ^ "全国の現役機関車をめぐって" Japan Railfan Magazine, October 2008 issue, p.133
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