Mooka Railway, a railway operator in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, will suspend operations of its steam locomotive “SL Mooka” from April 2026 through the end of March 2027.
The suspension is to conduct a full general inspection of locomotive C12 66. The inspection will include removing all onboard equipment, disassembly, inspection and repairs, repainting of the car body, and adjustments to each component. It will also include repairs to the piston ring damage caused by slide bar wear, which was announced on July 16, 2025. The auxiliary diesel locomotive DE10 1535 and the Type 50 passenger coaches will also be taken out of service in fiscal 2026 for important and general inspections.
The suspension period may be extended or shortened depending on the progress of the general inspection.
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