SL Hitoyoshi

SL Hitoyoshi

58654 on an SL Hitoyoshi service
Overview
Service type	Joyful Train
Status	Operational
Locale	Kyushu, Japan
First service	25 April 2009
Current operator(s)	JR Kyushu
Route
Termini	Kumamoto Hitoyoshi
On-board services
Class(es)	Standard
Seating arrangements	2+2 (standard)
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.

See also

• List of named passenger trains of Japan
• Joyful Train

References

• http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/train/sl.html

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