SL Ginga
The SL Ginga is a steam-hauled "Joyful Train" operated by East Japan Railway Company primarily on the Kamaishi Line in the north-east Tohoku Region of Japan since April 2014. The train consists of restored JNR Class C58 steam locomotive number C58 239 together with four rebuilt former KiHa 141 series diesel cars purchased from JR Hokkaido. The diesel cars provide additional power to cope with the line's gradients.
Design
The exterior and interior design of the train was overseen by industrial designer Ken Okuyama. The overall concept was inspired by the classic novel Night on the Galactic Railroad written by Japanese author Kenji Miyazawa, who lived in Hanamaki, Iwate. Externally, the coaches are painted blue, evoking the night sky, with constellation and animal designs on the sides. Internally, the coaches will feature gaslight-style lighting and stained glass, evoking an early 20th-century atmosphere.Train formation
The train consists of JNR Class C58 steam locomotive number C58 239 and four coaches, formed as follows. The four coaches provide a total seating capacity of approximately 180.| Car No. | Facilities |
| 1 | Lounge, shop, universal access toilet |
| 2 | Seating car with gallery space |
| 3 | Seating car with gallery space and toilet |
| 4 | Seating car with planetarium space |