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{{short description|Japanese excursion train service}}
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| name = '''SL Hitoyoshi'''
| name = ''SL Hitoyoshi''
| image = File:SL hitoyoshi 09sum.jpg
| image = JRK 58654 SL-Hitoyoshi.jpg
| image_width = 300px
| image_width = 300px
| caption = 58654 on an ''SL Hitoyoshi'' service
| caption = 58654 on an ''SL Hitoyoshi'' service
| type = [[Joyful Train]]
| type = [[Joyful Train]]
| status = Operational
| status = Operational
| locale = Kyushu, Japan
| locale = Kyushu, [[Japan]] {{flagicon|Japan}}
| predecessor =
| predecessor =
| first = 25 April 2009
| first = 25 April 2009
| last =
| last = 23 March 2024
| successor =
| successor =
| operator = [[JR Kyushu]]
| operator =
| formeroperator= [[JR Kyushu]]
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| start = {{STN|Kumamoto}}
| start = {{STN|Kumamoto}}
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| end = {{STN|Hitoyoshi}}
| end = {{STN|Hitoyoshi}}
| distance = 84 km
| distance = 84 km
| journeytime = 2 hrs 50 min
| journeytime = 2 hrs 50 min
| frequency = 1 return trip daily
| frequency = 1 return trip daily
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The '''SL Hitoyoshi''' (SL 人吉) is a [[steam locomotive|steam]] hauled [[excursion train|excursion train]] operated by the [[Kyushu Railway Company]] (JR Kyushu) on the [[Kagoshima Line|Kagoshima Main Line]] and the [[Hisatsu Line|Hisatsu Line]] since April 2009.
The '''''SL Hitoyoshi''''' ({{lang|ja|SL 人吉}}) was a named [[steam locomotive|steam]] hauled [[excursion train]] operated by the [[Kyushu Railway Company]] ([[Japan Railways Group|JR]] Kyushu) on the [[Kagoshima Line|Kagoshima Main Line]] and the [[Hisatsu Line]] between April 2009 and March 2024.<ref>{{cite news |title=One last journey for Japan's oldest steam train |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/30/lifestyle/jiji-life-steam-train-final-journey/ |access-date=17 May 2024 |work=The Japan Times |date=March 30, 2024}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
The SL Hitoyoshi runs a return journey between [[Kumamoto]] and [[Hitoyoshi]] once a day on weekends and national holidays from March to November. The train was inaugurated to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Hisatsu Line. A reserved seat must be made prior to boarding.
The ''SL Hitoyoshi'' ran a return journey between [[Kumamoto]] and [[Hitoyoshi]] once a day on weekends and national holidays from March to November. The train was inaugurated to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Hisatsu Line. A reserved seat must have been made prior to boarding. The train stopped at [[Shin-Yatsushiro Station|Shin-Yatsushiro]], [[Yatsushiro Station|Yatsushiro]], [[Sakamoto Station (Kumamoto)|Sakamoto]], [[Shiroishi Station (Kumamoto)|Shiroishi]], [[Isshōchi Station|Isshōchi]], and [[Watari Station (Kumamoto)|Watari]].

Since the damage of the [[2020 Kyushu floods]] to the Hisatsu Line, the ''SL Hitoyoshi'' temporarily ran between Kumamoto and [[Tosu Station|Tosu]] Station.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kamoshida |first1=Takumi |title=Hidden Wonders: Steam Train 'SL Hitoyoshi' Makes Its Final Journey |url=https://japan-forward.com/hidden-wonders-steam-train-locomotive-sl-hitoyoshi-retirement-jr-kyushu-class-8620/ |access-date=17 May 2024 |work=Japan Forward |date=March 30, 2024}}</ref>


==Rolling stock==
==Rolling stock==
The SL Hitoyoshi consists of an [[JGR Class 8620|8620]] Class steam locomotive No. 58654 and three specially modified OHa 50 series (オハ50系) carriages. The interior design of the carriages was done by industrial designer [[Eiji Mitooka]].
The ''SL Hitoyoshi'' consists of an [[JGR Class 8620|8620]] (8620形) Class steam locomotive and three specially modified OHa 50 series (オハ50系) carriages. The interior design of the carriages was done by industrial designer [[Eiji Mitooka]].
On occasion the train was assisted or hauled by a Class [[JNR Class DE10|DE10]] (DE10形) diesel locomotive.

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File:JRK Oha50-701.jpg
File: JRK Ohafu50-702.jpg
File:JRK Ohafu50-702.jpg
File:JRK Ohafu50-701 inside.jpg|JR Kyushu Ohafu50-701 inside
File:JRK Ohafu50-702 inside.jpg|JR Kyushu Ohafu50-702 inside showing children's library
File:Ohafu50-701 Prospects Lounge.jpg|Ohafu50-701 Prospects Lounge
File:JRKyushu PC SL Hitoyoshi.jpg|JR Kyushu PC SL Hitoyoshi
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File:JRQ-PC50-700.JPG|The carriages in their original ''SL Aso Boy'' livery.
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===Exterior===
===Exterior===
[[File:JRKyushu train SL Hitoyoshi01.jpg|thumb|right|JR Kyushu train ''SL Hitoyoshi'']]
The train is painted chocolate with grey roofs and SL Hitoyoshi motifs and lettering in gold.
The train livery is painted chocolate with grey roofs and ''SL Hitoyoshi'' motifs and lettering in gold.

In 2020, JR Kyushu repainted the ''SL Hitoyoshi'' black to replicate the Mugen Train from the anime film ''[[Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train]]'' for a limited run from [[Kumamoto Station]] to [[Hakata Station]] from 1 to 26 November.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/11/5eec6e94b0ff-train-inspired-by-anime-demon-slayer-begins-limited-time-run.html |title=Train inspired by anime "Demon Slayer" begins limited time run |publisher=[[Kyodo News]]|date=2020-11-01 |access-date=2021-05-10}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of named passenger trains of Japan]]
*[[List of named passenger trains of Japan]]
*[[Joyful Train]], the generic name for excursion and charter trains in Japan.
*[[Joyful Train]], the generic name for excursion and charter trains in Japan.
*[[History of rail transport in Japan]]
*[[Japan Railways locomotive numbering and classification]]


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Commons category|SL Hitoyoshi}}
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°https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/train/sl.html
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°http://www.japaneserailwaysociety.com/jrs/steam/steam.htm


== External links ==
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* [[Sakura (train)|Sakura]]
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* [[Aso Boy]]
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* [[Hayato no Kaze]]
* [[Huis Ten Bosch (train)|Huis Ten Bosch]]
* [[Hyūga (train)|Hyūga]]
* [[Ibusuki no Tamatebako]]
* [[Kaiō (train)|Kaiō]]
* [[Kamome]]
* [[Kawasemi Yamasemi]]
* [[Kirameki]]
* [[Kirishima (train)|Kirishima]]
* [[Kumagawa]]
* [[Midori (train)|Midori]]
* [[Nichirin]]
* [[Nichirin|Nichirin Seagaia]]
* [[Sendai Express]]
* [[SL Hitoyoshi]]
* [[Sonic (train)|Sonic]]
* [[Trans-Kyushu Limited Express]]
* [[Umisachi-Yamasachi]]
* [[Yufuin no Mori|Yufu]]
* [[Yufuin no Mori|Yufu DX]]
* [[Yufuin no Mori]]

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* [[Seven Stars in Kyushu]]

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* [[Hayabusa (train)|Hayabusa]]
* [[Naha (train)|Naha]]
* [[Nichirin|Dream Nichirin]]
* [[Tsubame (train)|Relay Tsubame]] (partial list)

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== SL Hitoyoshi ==
[[Category:Named passenger trains of Japan]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2009]]
[[Category:2009 establishments in Japan]]

Latest revision as of 05:02, 1 October 2024

SL Hitoyoshi
58654 on an SL Hitoyoshi service
Overview
Service typeJoyful Train
StatusOperational
LocaleKyushu, Japan Japan
First service25 April 2009
Last service23 March 2024
Former operator(s)JR Kyushu
Route
TerminiKumamoto
Hitoyoshi
Distance travelled84 km
Average journey time2 hrs 50 min
Service frequency1 return trip daily
On-board services
Class(es)Standard
Seating arrangements2+2 (standard)
Catering facilitiesCar 2
Observation facilitiesCars 1 and 3
Technical
Rolling stock50 series coaches
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The SL Hitoyoshi (SL 人吉) was a named steam hauled excursion train operated by the Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) on the Kagoshima Main Line and the Hisatsu Line between April 2009 and March 2024.[1]

Overview

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The SL Hitoyoshi ran a return journey between Kumamoto and Hitoyoshi once a day on weekends and national holidays from March to November. The train was inaugurated to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Hisatsu Line. A reserved seat must have been made prior to boarding. The train stopped at Shin-Yatsushiro, Yatsushiro, Sakamoto, Shiroishi, Isshōchi, and Watari.

Since the damage of the 2020 Kyushu floods to the Hisatsu Line, the SL Hitoyoshi temporarily ran between Kumamoto and Tosu Station.[2]

Rolling stock

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The SL Hitoyoshi consists of an 8620 (8620形) Class steam locomotive and three specially modified OHa 50 series (オハ50系) carriages. The interior design of the carriages was done by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka. On occasion the train was assisted or hauled by a Class DE10 (DE10形) diesel locomotive.

  • JR Kyushu Ohafu50-701 inside
    JR Kyushu Ohafu50-701 inside
  • JR Kyushu Ohafu50-702 inside showing children's library
    JR Kyushu Ohafu50-702 inside showing children's library
  • Ohafu50-701 Prospects Lounge
    Ohafu50-701 Prospects Lounge
  • JR Kyushu PC SL Hitoyoshi
    JR Kyushu PC SL Hitoyoshi
  • The carriages in their original SL Aso Boy livery.
    The carriages in their original SL Aso Boy livery.

Exterior

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JR Kyushu train SL Hitoyoshi

The train livery is painted chocolate with grey roofs and SL Hitoyoshi motifs and lettering in gold.

In 2020, JR Kyushu repainted the SL Hitoyoshi black to replicate the Mugen Train from the anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train for a limited run from Kumamoto Station to Hakata Station from 1 to 26 November.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "One last journey for Japan's oldest steam train". The Japan Times. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  2. ^ Kamoshida, Takumi (30 March 2024). "Hidden Wonders: Steam Train 'SL Hitoyoshi' Makes Its Final Journey". Japan Forward. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Train inspired by anime "Demon Slayer" begins limited time run". Kyodo News. 1 November 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
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