Sotetsu then works to help Hachiroku find her missing locomotive while trying to save his hometown from pollution.

[1] The majority of the story is set in Ohitoyo, a fictitious city in Kyushu split in half by the Kuma River.

Raillord accidentally awoken by Sōtetsu, having been stowed away in a display case for a long time.

Her speech often slips into a Kumamoto drawl; she will then attempt to correct it back into a more refined tone which she uses "as she is now older".

In the official canon of the story, Sōtetsu and Paulette marry; she later gives birth to a daughter named Hikari.

Speaks with a heavy Kumamoto drawl, has a very shapely figure and has a very sisterly personality.

An young girl of similar age to Nagi who manages the Kuma River Rafts.

She was previously credited under the moniker of "Tororuyu Owner (登呂流湯主人, Tororyūyu Shujin)".

In retirement, he works voluntarily for the railroad as a patrolman and performs track maintenance.

In retirement, he works voluntarily for the railroad as a patrolman and performs track maintenance.

In retirement, he works voluntarily for the railroad as a patrolman and performs track maintenance.

Currently works at the Ohitoyo Branch of the Kumamoto Bank as Kisaki's secretary and personal assistant.

Formerly worked as kitchen staff on the Imperial Railroad; runs a crêpe and pastry shop in Ohitoyo in retirement.

Twin sister of Sōtetsu who died in a railway accident of which the latter was the only survivor in the family.

Apparently not fully aware that she has died, she continuously wanders the trains around the area as a ghost.

She is the personification of the JNR 181 series electric multiple unit, with her name being taken from the KuHa 26 control cars.

Has a very aloof personality and speaks with a monotonous tone but has long desired to return to service.

Speaks with a heavy Kumamoto drawl and recognized Hibiki's artistic talents from a young age.

Reliable and well-respected, she has been active in the town's affairs since Paulette's father was mayor.

A young-looking raillord imported from the United States, operating for over a hundred years on the Mikan Railway.

Often credited as "Train Princess (電車姫, Densha Hime)" A heterochromic raillord acting as a parts donor for Hachiroku, living a quiet life in retirement as a display piece in a zoo.

Fluent in Japanese and with a vast knowledge of railroad operations, she is very kind and always eager to learn more.

A friend of Kisaki, she invites Sōtetsu over to Nakakuni to help with revitalizing the railway network there.

Living a leisurely life with the flora and fauna of the area, she takes Sōtetsu and his friends on a sightseeing trip around Nakakuni.

Converted into a maintenance of way vehicle used to water the sides of the track to wash away volcanic ash (similar to the real No.

Has a very shapely appearance; tries to make work fun due to past experiences.

Has blue eyes due to an apparent manufacturing defect; she loves anything and everything relating to the sea.

Rail Romanesque, an anime spinoff of Maitetsu featuring new characters, aired from October 3 to December 19, 2020, on Tokyo MX and other channels.

[9] In September 2020, Tenka Hashimoto, who was initially cast to play the character Shirogane, stepped down from her role following professional controversy; she was replaced by Chihiro Kamijō.

[4] Two years later on October 7, 2022, during the Lose Last Concert in Tokyo Dome City Hall, another announcement regarding the second season was made, officially being titled Rail Romanesque 2.