Nako

Nako is a mass-produced Rail Romanesque engine girl. There is nothing flashy about her looks; she embodies a truly standard machine.

Nako is known for being calm, logical, and always speaking directly and honestly.

Because she almost never shows her emotions, people sometimes say she is “made of ice.”

Despite her cold attitude, Nako is actually very passionate and full of strong ideals inside.

She deeply believes in technological progress and always tries to keep up with the newest innovations.

Nako’s most famous trait is her amazing sturdiness and reliability.

She almost never breaks down or has a problem, no matter how much work she does.

Both she and her engine are famous for being extremely tough and dependable.

A Reliable Mass-Production Engine

At first, Nako was seen as one of the many, an ordinary mass-production engine with nothing special.

However, as she kept working, people noticed her biggest strength: she never broke down.

The Ice Rumor

Because Nako is logical and cool-headed, others sometimes gossip about her and call her “made of ice.”

They say she lacks the warmth of a real person.

The Passion Within

But in truth, Nako is not cold at all.

Inside, she is filled with energy, passion, and dreams.

She wants everyone to know the true power of new railway technologies.

Mission to Study Railway Technology

Nako visits the local railway in Onichi City to learn about their technology.

She takes part in a special recording, helping “Iron Bike” (based on the real-life Kuma Bike from Kumamoto) capture the sounds and stories of the railway.

• Nako represents an older engine model, yet she is always focused on learning about new and modern technology.
• Her story mirrors the real case of a train never having a major breakdown during its service, making her a fan favorite for train lovers.