In Japan, regions operating preserved steam locomotives benefit from vital boosts to the local economy. Discover the secrets behind making these historic workhorses invaluable tourist attractions, and how the practice is gaining popularity. Then meet the experts whose supreme skills preserve the precious boilers and maintain the engines, and see the 300 years of tradition behind the manufacture of a unique shovel specifically designed to efficiently scoop coal. Also, a special guest joining us this time is Rena Matsui, a successful former member of the popular idol group SKE48, and now she is pursuing her career as an actor.

日本では地方の鉄道による動態保存ＳＬの運行が、地域に恩恵をもたらしている。しかし、ＳＬの運行・メンテナンスは困難が伴う。固有の部品や独特の技術が必要で、ばく大な費用がかかる。経営環境の厳しい地方鉄道がどのようにＳＬの維持・管理を行うのか。それに見合う効果があるのか。番組では２０年間ＳＬ運行を続け、成果を挙げている「真岡鐵道」などＳＬ運行の現場を取材する。