The museum houses a restored Type 49671 steam locomotive, one of the few remaining examples of the 9600-type engine in Japan.
The facility is integrated into the Moka Railway infrastructure, meaning active trains are regularly moved in and out of the exhibition tracks.
The museum name 'Kyurokukan' is derived from the '9600' class steam locomotive, which is the site's signature exhibit.
The museum building was specifically designed to mirror the architectural style of traditional roundhouse-style engine sheds.
SL Kyurokukan is a specialized railway museum located in Moka, Tochigi, focused on the preservation and exhibition of steam locomotives. The facility serves as the primary garage and maintenance site for the Moka Railway's operational steam trains. Visitors can view historical locomotives, including the C11 and C12 series, housed within a functional engine shed. The museum provides an interactive environment where the inner mechanisms of steam engines are visible for public inspection. It is operated by the Moka City administration to promote local industrial heritage. The museum site also functions as a staging area for steam locomotive excursions along the Moka Line.
The viewing platform overlooking the inspection tracks allows for clear shots of the locomotives without safety fencing interference.
Check the Moka Railway schedule to coordinate your visit with the departure or arrival of operational steam trains.
Look for the maintenance pits near the tracks, which offer a unique perspective on the locomotive undercarriages.
Visit on weekends when volunteers are often on-site to conduct guided demonstrations.
Assuming all locomotives are static; always remain alert for moving machinery within the yard.
Closed on Tuesdays and during the New Year holiday period.
Do not cross safety barriers or approach active track areas during locomotive movement.
