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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]] and [[Hisatsu Line|Hisatsu Line]] since April 2009.
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.


==Overview==
==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.
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.


==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 carriages. The interior design of the carriages was done by industrial designer [[Eiji Mitooka]].
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]].

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===Exterior===
The train is painted chocolate with grey roofs and SL Hitoyoshi motifs in gold.


==See also==
==See also==
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== References ==
== References ==
{{Commons category|SL Hitoyoshi}}
This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia
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Revision as of 06:07, 23 April 2019

  • Comment: Use inline citations and don't use Wikipedia as a source. Additional sources needed. Bkissin (talk) 17:39, 12 December 2018 (UTC)

SL Hitoyoshi
58654 on an SL Hitoyoshi service
Overview
Service typeJoyful Train
StatusOperational
LocaleKyushu, Japan
First service25 April 2009
Current operator(s)JR Kyushu
Route
TerminiKumamoto
Hitoyoshi
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) is a steam hauled excursion train operated by the Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) on the Kagoshima Main Line and the Hisatsu Line since April 2009.

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.

Rolling stock

The SL Hitoyoshi consists of an 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.

Exterior

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

See also

References

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