Kyushu Railway Co. (JR Kyushu) introduced the SL excursion service on the Hisatsu Line in 2009. The train, featuring wood-based, retro-themed cars, was a steam locomotive built in 1922.

(JR West) announced. Residents and train buffs gathered along the line, waving hands and holding up cameras as the steam locomotive D51 sped by. The train was taken out of service for repairs due ...