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 58654 on an SL Hitoyoshi service | |
| Overview | |
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| Service type | Joyful Train |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Kyushu, Japan |
| First service | 25 April 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | JR Kyushu |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kumamoto Hitoyoshi |
| Average journey time | 2 hrs 50 min |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Standard |
| Seating arrangements | 2+2 (standard) |
| Catering facilities | Car 2 |
| Observation facilities | Cars 1 and 3 |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 50 series coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The SL Hitoyoshi (SL 人吉) is a steam hauled excursion train operated by the Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) on the Kagoshima and Hisatsu Line since April 2009.
Overview
The train runs a return journey between Kumamoto and Hitoyoshi once a day on weekends and 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.
Rolling stock
The SL Hitoyoshi consists of an 8620 class steam locomotive No. 58654 and three specially modified OHa 50 carriages. The interior design of the carriages was done by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka.
See also
- List of named passenger trains of Japan
- Joyful Train, the generic name for excursion and charter trains in Japan.
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