While watching Cranes and Ezoshima at "SL Winter Wetlands", they have traveled through a pure white wetland

One of the two big tourist trains in winter running by JR Hokkaido in the east"Drift ice Norocco" where you can see drift ice. And the other is "SL winter wetlands" which operates with SL. I found the only route that can connect this drift ice Norocco and SL winter wetland in one day so I went for a ride after enjoying the Norocco.

SL Winter Marshland No. 2016 Driving Guide
http://www.jrkushiro.jp/sl2016/index.html

Since steam locomotive (SL) had problems of fuel consumption and safety compared to diesel locomotive, it started from '1960'Power Modernization Plan"Diesel locomotives and trains have been replaced, train service using SL was completed in December 1975. In March 1976, the use in the interchange work on the premises was also terminated.

However, as overlapping with the end of SL operation, in the early 1970s "SL Boom"Occurred. A tourist train using SL is taken in a form that draws this flow, and "SL winter wetland issue" is operated in JR Hokkaido in this way. However, the operation period is short from January to February every year, moreoverKushiomon Line · Kushiro Station ~ Tea Tea StationOnly one roundtrip a day between. When it thinks to ride, it becomes necessary to organize other schedule according to the diver of this SL winter wetland.

In this trip I was planning to ride a sightseeing train that also runs in the east, "Flowing ice Norocco", but the drift ice Norocco runs on the same Kushiomon line but Abashiri which the driving section does not overlap ~ Shiretoko ramp.

Reference 1: SL winter wet place and diamond Norocco diamond (only main station)

When I thought that it was not possible to find a good connection between Shiretoko Shari and Tea Tea in the blank area, I decided to give up SL .... I found "Twinkle Bus ShiretokoThis is the bus. About trial and error of transitPosted as a bonus to the end of the articledoing.

Twinkle Bus - Winter Hinagi Hokkaido Noriyuki Noriyuki | GOTTON JR Hokkaido
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/travel/doutou_win2015/twinkle.html


"Shiretoko Shirasato / Tea Tea Line" on this bus departed Shiretoko Shari Tram Station at 11:30, as it arrived at Shiretoko Shari station at 11:22 am Eki ice drifted ice-free Norocco 1. I arrived at the Tea Tea Station around 13:30 and turned to a schedule to transfer to the SL winter wetland issue of 13:55 departure.


There is a condition that the ticket of the bus "is purchased at JR Hokkaido's main station · Twinkle Plaza (travel center)" by 3 days before arrival ", it is impossible to purchase by net or telephone. This time I bought it at the Midori window, but I did not merely buy a ticket but it was necessary to fill out such a travel application form.


Two voucher tickets, one member ticket, one guide ticket were set. This is because the twinkle bus is treated as a tour bus rather than just a bus route. However, the demand in this section is not small at all, and the remaining seats were one digit at the time of purchase.


When I left the Shiretoko Shari station after finishing my journey in Drift Ice Norocco 1, the bus was already waiting.


The bus is a very general 4 row type sightseeing bus. Since foot space and overhead storage are not wide, it is safe for big luggage such as suitcase to be loaded in trunk room before getting in.


The journey is roughly like this. After going out of the station and crossing the Shari-gawa River, go south for a while, proceed along the Kamoi main line along the road No. 1115, after passing the Hinseki station enter the Road 805, cross the JR and change direction slightly to the southwest, change the direction to Route 391 Joined to. The rest is almost a way to the tea.


Although dynamic roads like Hokkaido continue, depending on the location, similar scenery will continue to make you sleepy.


On the way, Kawayu Onsen passes via bus stop, but there were no passengers, so it seemed that all customers switched from Norocco to SL.


This is thought to be "Iwo Jima" which was visible after passing Kawayu Onsen.


It seemed that the hot spring was nearly like it, steam was rising.


About 2 hours from departure, Tea Tea Station was visible.


Arrived at "Tea Tea Bus Terminal" on the south side of Shibecha Station. The road gets cluttered like an ice burn.


Triangular roof style tea Tea station.


On the inside of the station there were many panels of "SL winter wetlands" so far decorated.


This is the fare table. Shiretoko rice to tea ceremony is 1840 yen. The bus was 3000 yen, so it was a bit cheaper if it was a railroad. However, there is not a nice train.


SL had already arrived at tea tea from Kushiro about an hour ago and this time it was preparing to cut the locomotive and switch it to the Kushiro side.


"SL winter wet place" C11 171 - YouTube while stopping at Tea Tea Station


The coach has stopped at home for about an hour.


Eventually the locomotive started moving backwards. Just as the ticket gate was about to start, I will return to the station.


When entering the station, there are two clerk at the Kushiro side of the passenger car.


And C 11 171 towing the train is coming. I am trying to connect from the head, but this way to Kushiro this way, I will tow a coach by back driving.


"SL winter wetlands" C11 171 - YouTube connected in reverse direction at the tea station


Concatenation work is done neatly, it is done quickly.


The figure from the upper oblique seen from the overpass is also the second one.


I am a little smoky.



To the passenger car "SL winter wet place No. 2016"Sabo


Specified seat emblem


These items can be purchased at the sales counter in the car.


A picture was drawn in this window.


Turning inside it looks like this.


The seat is a box seat with a slightly larger table in between. There is cushion, too and it is rich atmosphere.


This passenger car also has a Dharma stove similar to "Drift ice Norocco".


There are also sightseeing guides, equipped with BOSE speakers in the corner of the vehicle.


The in-car sales item looks something like this. Sabo · designated seat emblems are 3000 yen each.


Cafe menu is enriched. However, since the train from tea is on the way back, there are already items sold out ....


ShibechaI was departed by Mr. Milkuk born and departed.


The train runs while watching the Kushiro marsh on the west side (Kushiro bound for the right direction of travel). If you observe carefully, you can find a deer at a reasonable frequency.


Kayanuma station has a little open space. This is usually a field. "Cranberry crane is a natural treasure of the country and please watch warmly from a distance" (sign language) but there is a signboard ......


This station isCranberry (Dansha cranes)Station with a very high probability of being seen. At this time as well, there is a voice of "cranky" from the front, if you shake the camera to the place you can see the figure of crane at the end.


Is a signboard saying "Tanger and I hate smoke from SL" is a local voice? In any case, I saw that three cranes were walking without losing the smoke of SL.


If you are lucky, you can also see places to fly away.


Many people gathered to shoot the combination of cranberry and SL.


The train heads southward. The majestic landscape continues.


It took 45 minutes from the tea ceremony to arrive at Tang Road station.


Kushimonomi line is a single line for all. In order to make a mistake with the train that came from Kushiro, the SL winter wetland stops at this station for 9 minutes. That is the chance of SL shooting.


The front of the steam locomotive which is connected to the passenger side and can not be seen is like this. A fine head mark is attached.


C11 171 used for operation is a locomotive manufactured in 1940, active in various parts of Hokkaido. In 1975 he belonged to the Kushiro agency district,Shiba LineRetired at the end that was used in. From November 1975, it was granted free of charge to Shibecha Town, at the Sakuramachi Children's Park in the townStatic storageIt was done.


However, due to local demand, restoration work began in 1998. With the aid of the NHK continuous TV novel "Suzuran", in May 1999 he revived as "SL Suzuran" running between Shenzhen and Rumoei. Since January 2000 I am in charge of SL winter wetlands operations.


Many people gathered with cameras and smartphones because there are not many opportunities to get around near the immediate front (back driving, so "back").


Shooting in it mixed.


This figure. It is awesome and awesome.


In the same way, people gathered to take good pictures.


The station building is rather new.


Leave Toroji Station and go further south along the Kushiro River.


It is hard to understand in the picture, but I saw a glimpse of glitter even in this section.


Occasionally, the steam locomotive is where the scenery is smoked.


Buildings like a pair of towers looking high in the distanceRock Housing LockA new flood gate.


Beyond the Kushiro River where the width of the river has become wide ... ...


The journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes is over. Arrived at Kushiro station.


In the station gallery of Kushiro station, there were pictures of SL and Norocco and a panel of Ezo deer, cranberry and red sky along the line. By the way, the Kita fox could not be seen.


From Kushiro station, you can move to Sapporo in less than 4 hours if you ride the super majors. Also by busDaichi Kushiro AirportIf you move to Haneda, 6 flights a day are on the way.


Operation of 'SL winter wetland' in 2016 will be until February 28 (Sun). Unlike "Drift ice Norocco" here, it should be driven without trouble after next year, so please feel free to take a ride.

· Omake: Transit plan between "SL winter wetlands" and "drift ice Norocco"
For example, a greedy plan of "to ride both in a single journey", for example, rides both to and from the SL winter wetlands, after getting off, traveled from Kushiro by bus to Kawayu Onsen and Utoro hot spring in Shiretoko and stayed ice It was easy to realize if the course on the next day ride ...... was included in the Norocco issue, but this time there was a schedule for the schedule, and inevitably we needed a plan to "ride both in one day".

It is the SL winter wetland which has only one round trip "11:08 Kushiro departing → 12:37 arrival for tea" and "13:55 minutes from tea tea → 15:29 arrive at Kushiro". However, if you get on SL earlier, before you arrive at the tea ceremony at 12:37, SL - 4 Norocco will leave Shiretoko Shari. Also, returning ice free Norocco 3 will leave Abashiri at 13:57, but 112 km via National Highway No. 243 from tea to Abashiri. It takes about 2 hours by car, so connecting is impossible.

Reference 2: SL connection from winter wet place number related diamonds (only flowing ice Norocco 3 direction of operation is opposite)

, We will aim to "arrive at tea ceremony by 13:55 and get on SL winter wetlands". The first thing I can see is drifting ice Norocco # 1, which will arrive at Shiretoko Shari river at 11:22, so there is a grace of about two hours. However, 4729 D heading from Shiretoko Shari is going "green" and can not reach Tea. In order to arrive at 12:40, it is fast "Wonderful placeIt is necessary to get on the ice and drift ice Norocco 2, but it seems like it will be on the verge of negotiations, but the transit time at Abashiri station is just 1 minute. There is also a way to transfer at Kitahama station without taking a ride to Abashiri, but it is a tasteless tone with a stopover train departing from time to time.

Reference 3: Transfer to SL wet winter issue related diamonds (only flowing ice Norocco 2 traveling direction is reverse)

Even so, I found out that there was something wrong, it was a bus I used on this trip. Changes from 'There is no choice but to change at Kitahama station crying crying from' to 'Shiretoko Shari-to-Abashiri in the drifting ice Norocco' was quite large as described above.

Although there is a thought that "4729D should be allowed to run to tea ceremony as it is," there is a thought, but from green to tea tea it takes an hour passing through Kawayu Onsen. In that case, it seems that the current operation of returning in green at 12:07 and arriving at Abashiri at 13:24 is still suited to local needs. Unfortunately, "Drift ice Norocco" has decided to finish in the current system in 2016, but it is said that driving with the puppet is being considered, so in that case SL If there is something like railroad trip combined with winter wetlands ... ....