Joyful Train
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is the name given to railway rolling stock or train sets operated by the JR Group in Japan primarily for charters, special events, tourist excursions, and other similar purposes.
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paper screens on the windows. This could be coupled to regular service trains for use by charter parties. A second car was similarly modified in April 1961.
History
The "Joyful Train" concept can be traced back to 1960, when a 1935-vintage SuHaShi 29 dining car was converted into a Japanese-style o-zashiki train with tatamiTatami
A is a type of mat used as a flooring material in traditional Japanese-style rooms. Traditionally made of rice straw to form the core , with a covering of woven soft rush straw, tatami are made in standard sizes, with the length exactly twice the width...
flooring and shoji
Shoji
In traditional Japanese architecture, a shōji is a door, window or room divider consisting of translucent paper over a frame of wood which holds together a lattice of wood or bamboo...
paper screens on the windows. This could be coupled to regular service trains for use by charter parties. A second car was similarly modified in April 1961.
DMU
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
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Crystal Express Tomamu & Sahoro | クリスタルエクスプレス トマム・サホロ | KiHa 183-5100 series | 4 | Seating | December 1989 | KiHa 183 series | Naebo | Initially 3 cars |
Niseko Express | ニセコエクスプレス | KiHa 183-5000 series | 3 | Seating | December 1988 | KiHa 183 series | Naebo | |
North Rainbow Express | ノースレインボーエクスプレス | KiHa 183-5200 series | 5 | Seating | July 1992 | KiHa 183 series | Naebo |
EMU
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
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Hana | 華 | 485 series 485 series The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481... |
6 | Tatami | March 1997 | 485 series | Oyama | |
Irodori | 彩 | 485 series 485 series The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481... |
6 | Seating/compartments | December 2006 | 485 series | Nagano | |
Kirakira Uetsu | きらきらうえつ | 485 series 485 series The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481... |
4 | Seating | November 2001 | 485 series | Niigata | |
Nagomi | 和 | E655 series E655 series The is an AC/DC dual-voltage electric multiple unit train operated by East Japan Railway Company in Japan. The single 5-car trainset is used as a luxury charter train called , and also as the Imperial train by inserting a dedicated Imperial carriage.... |
5 | Seating | July 2007 | Purpose built | Tokyo | |
New Nanohana | ニューなのはな | 485 series 485 series The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481... |
6 | Tatami | February 1998 | 485 series | Makuhari, Chiba | Replaced Nanohana set. |
No.Do.Ka | NO・DO・KA | 485 series 485 series The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481... |
3 | Carpet | October 2001 | 183/189 series | Niigata | Formerly Sylphide. Can be diesel-hauled. |
Resort Express Yū | リゾートエクスプレスゆう | 485 series 485 series The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481... |
6 | Tatami | March 1991 | 183/189 series | Mito | Can be diesel-hauled. |
Resort Yamadori | リゾートやまどり | 485 series 485 series The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481... |
6 | Seating | 2011 | 485 series | Takasaki | Rebuilt from former Seseragi and two cars of former Yamanami. |
Utage | 宴 | 485 series 485 series The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481... |
6 | Tatami | June 1994 | 485 series | Oyama |
DMU
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
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Furusato | ふるさと | KiHa 48-2500 KiHa 40 series The is a diesel multiple unit type introduced by Japanese National Railways in 1977 and operated by all of the Japan Railways Group companies on suburban and rural services in Japan.-Overview:... |
3 | Seating | April 2001 | KiHa 48 | Sendai | Converted from former Manyū set. |
Kenji | Kenji | KiHa 58 series | 3 | Seating | 2002 | KiHa 58/28 series | Morioka | End cars converted from former Salon Express Arcadia set. |
Kirakira Michinoku | きらきらみちのく | KiHa 48 | 3 | Seating | July 2002 | KiHa 48 | Morioka | |
Kogane | こがね | KiHa 58 series | 3 | Seating | July 2003 | KiHa 58 series | Sendai | Converted from former Gracia set. |
Resort Minori | リゾートみのり | KiHa 48-500 KiHa 40 series The is a diesel multiple unit type introduced by Japanese National Railways in 1977 and operated by all of the Japan Railways Group companies on suburban and rural services in Japan.-Overview:... |
3 | Seating | October 2008 | KiHa 48 | Sendai | |
Resort Shirakami "Aoike" | リゾートしらかみ「青池」 | KiHa 48 | 3 | Seating | March 1997 | KiHa 48 | Akita | Initially 4 cars. Replaced 50 series Nostalgic View Train. |
Resort Shirakami "Buna" | リゾートしらかみ「橅」 | KiHa 48 | 3 | Seating | April 2002 | KiHa 48 | Akita | |
Resort Shirakami "Kumagera" | リゾートしらかみ「くまげら」 | KiHa 48 | 3 | Seating | April 2006 | KiHa 48 | Akita | |
Umineko | うみねこ | KiHa 48 | 2 | Seating | December 2002 | KiHa 48 | Morioka | |
View Coaster Kazekko | びゅうコースター風っこ | KiHa 48 | 2 | Seating | June 2000 | KiHa 48 | Sendai |
EMU
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
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Train117 | トレイン117 | 117 series 117 series The is a Japanese suburban electric multiple unit introduced in 1979 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by Central Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company . A total of 216 cars were manufactured... |
4 | Seating | August 2010 | 117 series | Ōgaki | KuHa 116-206 + MoHa 116-45 + MoHa 117-45 + KuHa 117-23 |
DMU
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
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Misuzu Shiosai | みすゞ潮彩 | KiHa 47 | 2 | Seating | July 2007 | KiHa 47 | Yamaguchi | |
Setonai Marine View | 瀬戸内マリンビュー | KiHa 47 | 2 | Seating | October 2005 | KiHa 47 | Hiroshima |
Loco hauled
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
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Asuka | あすか | 12 series/14 series | 7 | Tatami/Seating | November 1987 | 12/14 series | Miyahara, Osaka | |
Salon Car Naniwa | サロンカーなにわ | 14 series | 7 | Seating | September 1983 | 14 series | Miyahara, Osaka | |
SL Yamaguchi | SLやまぐち | 12 series | 5 | Seating | July 1988 | 12 series | Yamaguchi |
DMU
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
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Island Express Shikoku II | アイランドエクスプレス四国II | KiHa 185 series | 2 | Seating | August 1999 | KiHa 185 series | Takamatsu | KiRo 186 4 + KiRo 186 8 |
Kaiyodo Hobby Train | 海洋堂ホビートレイン | KiHa 32 | 1 | Seating | July 2011 | KiHa 32 | Matsuyama | KiHa 32 4 |
JR Kyushu
There is no Joyful train for organizations in July 1994 and afterwards, and the following trains exist as an object for tourist trains.DMU
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
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Aso Boy Aso Boy The is a limited express train service in Kyushu, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company , which runs between and via .-Rolling stock:... |
あそぼーい! | KiHa 183-1000 series | 4 | Seating | June 2011 | KiHa 183 series | Kumamoto | Converted from former Yufu DX. |
A-Train A-Train (JR Kyushu) The is a seasonal limited express train service operated by Kyushu Railway Company in Kyushu, Japan, since October 2011.-Service pattern:The service operates between and , mostly at weekends and holiday periods, with two return workings per day.... |
A列車で行こう | KiHa 185 series | 2 | Seating | October 2011 | KiHa 185 series | Kumamoto | |
Hayato no Kaze Hayato no Kaze The is a limited express service in Japan which runs between Kagoshima-Chūō Station and Yoshimatsu Station via the Kagoshima Main Line, Nippō Main Line, and Hisatsu Line. It is operated by Kyushu Railway Company .-Schedule:... |
はやとの風 | KiHa 140/147 series | 3 | Seating | March 2004 | KiHa 47 | Kagoshima | |
Ibusuki no Tamatebako Ibusuki no Tamatebako The is a limited express service operated by Kyushu Railway Company in Japan since March 2011. It operates between Kagoshima-Chūō Station and Ibusuki Station via the Ibusuki Makurazaki Line.-Rolling stock:... |
指宿のたまて箱 | KiHa 47 series | 2 | Seating | March 2011 | KiHa 47 | Kagoshima | |
Umisachi Yamasachi | 海幸山幸 | KiHa 125-400 | 2 | Seating | October 2009 | TR 400 | Miyazaki | Converted from former Takachiho Railway Takachiho Railway was a Japanese railway company. The company in Miyazaki Prefecture had suspended operation of the railway since a typhoon disaster in 2005 and was liquidated in 2009.-Line:... TR 400 |
Yufuin no Mori | ゆふいんの森 | KiHa 71 series KiHa 71 series The is a DMU operated by Kyushu Railway Company exclusively on the Yufuin no Mori service in Kyushu, Japan.One 3-car set was introduced on March 11, 1989 and was converted from former KiHa 58 and KiHa 65 DMU cars with new bodies. In April 1990, the train was lengthened to 4 cars with the addition... |
4 | Seating | 1989 | KiHa 58/65 series | Chikuho | |
New Yufuin no Mori | 新ゆふいんの森 | KiHa 72 series | 4 | Seating | 1999 | Purpose built | Chikuho |
Loco hauled
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
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SL Hitoyoshi | SL人吉 | 50 series | 3 | Seating | October 1988 | 50 series | Kumamoto | Originally named "SL人吉号". Refurbished and repainted in Aipril 2009. |
Loco hauled
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Withdrawn | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miyabi | みやび | 14-800 series | 7 | Tatami | March 1986 | 28 December 1986 | 14 series | Miyahara, Osaka | Withdrawn following fatal accident. |
DMU
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Withdrawn | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
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Furano Express | フラノエクスプレス | KiHa 80 series | 4 | Seating | December 1986 | November 1998 | KiHa 80 series | Naebo | KiHa 84-1 + KiHa 80-501 + KiHa 83-1 + KiHa 84-101 |
Mountain Lake Onuma | マウントレイク大沼 | KiHa 80 series | 3 | Seating | July 1999 | 2002 | KiHa 80 series | Naebo | Converted from former "Tomamu & Sahoro Express". |
Tomamu & Sahoro Express | トマムサホロエクスプレス | KiHa 80 series | 5 | Seating | December 1987 | July 1999 | KiHa 80 series | Naebo | Converted to become "Mountain Lake Onuma". |
EMU
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Withdrawn | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
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Joyful Train Alpha | ジョイフルトレイン・アルファ | 165 series 165 series The was an express electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways .-History:In the early 1960s, the Chūō Main Line and Shinetsu Line were electrified, requiring new EMUs for express services... |
3 | Seating | December 1995 | May 2001 | 165 series | Niigata | Converted from Shuttle Maihama. |
Nanohana | なのはな | 165 series 165 series The was an express electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways .-History:In the early 1960s, the Chūō Main Line and Shinetsu Line were electrified, requiring new EMUs for express services... |
6 | Tatami | March 1986 | August 1998 | 165 series | Chiba | First EMU-based Joyful Train. Replaced by New Nanohana. |
Panorama Express Alps | パノラマエクスプレスアルプス | 165 series 165 series The was an express electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways .-History:In the early 1960s, the Chūō Main Line and Shinetsu Line were electrified, requiring new EMUs for express services... |
6 | Seating | March 1987 | September 2001 | 165 series | Mitaka, Tokyo | Sold to Fujikyuko in December 2001. |
Seseragi | せせらぎ | 485 series 485 series The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481... |
4 | Tatami | March 2001 | 2010 | 485 series | Takasaki | Replaced loco-hauled Yasuragi set. Combined with Yamanami and rebuilt as Resort Yamadori. |
Shikisai | 四季彩 | 201 series 201 series The is a commuter electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1979 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by West Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by East Japan Railway Company .... |
4 | Seating | April 2001 | July 2009 | 201 series | Hachioji, Tokyo | |
Shuttle Maihama | シャトルマイハマ | 165 series 165 series The was an express electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways .-History:In the early 1960s, the Chūō Main Line and Shinetsu Line were electrified, requiring new EMUs for express services... |
3 | Seating | March 1990 | December 1995 | 165 series | Chiba | Converted to become Joyful Train Alpha. |
Sylphide | シルフィード | 485 series 485 series The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481... |
3 | Seating | September 1990 | 2001 | 485 series | Niigata | Converted to No.Do.Ka |
Yamanami | やまなみ | 485 series 485 series The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481... |
4 | Tatami | April 1999 | 2010 | 485 series | Takasaki | Replaced loco-hauled Kutsurogi set. Combined with Seseragi and rebuilt as Resort Yamadori. |
Loco hauled
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Withdrawn | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Edo | 江戸 | 12 series | 6 | Tatami | February 1986 | March 2003 | 12 series | Shinagawa | |
Fureai | ふれあい | SuRo 81 series | 6 | Tatami | March 1980 | July 1990 | SuRo 62 series | Mito | |
Fureai Ai | ふれあい愛 | 12 series | - | Tatami | - | - | 12 series | Nagano | |
Fureai Michinoku | ふれあいみちのく | 12 series | 6 | Tatami | July 1986 | May 2002 | 12 series | Morioka | |
Kutsurogi | くつろぎ | 12 series | 6 | Tatami | June 1983 | September 1999 | 12 series | Takasaki | |
Nagoyaka | なごやか | 12 series | 6 | Tatami | March 1981 | July 1997 | 12 series | Oku, Tokyo | |
Orient Saloon | オリエントサルーン | 12 series | 6 | Tatami | January 1987 | November 2000 | 12 series | Fukushima | |
Ozashiki Ressha | お座敷列車 ("カヌ座") | 12 series | 7 | Tatami | July 1981 | February 2002 | 12 series | Niigata | |
Roman | 浪漫 | 14 series | 6 | Tatami | November 1995 | March 2007 | 14 series | Nagano | Repainted to gold and wine red in 2000. |
Salon Express Tokyo | サロンエクスプレス東京 | 14 series | 7 | Seating | August 1983 | January 1997 | 14 series | Shinagawa | Converted to become Yutori trainset. |
Shirakaba | 白樺 | 12 series | 6 | Tatami | July 1983 | November 1995 | 12 series | Nagano | |
Super Express Rainbow | スーパーエクスプレスレインボー | 12/14 series | 7 | Seating | March 1987 | March 2000 | 12/14 series | Oku | |
Yasuragi | やすらぎ | 12 series | 6 | Tatami | April 1986 | March 2001 | 12 series | Takasaki | Sold to Watarase Railway, becoming "Salon de Watarase". |
Yutori | ゆとり | 14 series | 6 | Tatami | May 1997 | March 2008 | 14 series | Oku, Tokyo | Converted from former Salon Express Tokyo trainset. |
EMU
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Withdrawn | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yū Yū Tōkai | ゆうゆう東海 | 165 series 165 series The was an express electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways .-History:In the early 1960s, the Chūō Main Line and Shinetsu Line were electrified, requiring new EMUs for express services... |
3 | Seating | July 1989 | November 1999 | 165 series | Shizuoka | Kumoha 165-701 + MoHa 164-701 + KuHa 165-701 |
DMU
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Withdrawn | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Resort Liner | リゾートライナー | KiHa 80 series | 3 | Seating | July 1988 | March 1995 | KiHa 80 series | Nagoya | KiRo 82-801 + KiRo 80-791 + KiRo 80-801 |
Loco hauled
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Withdrawn | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Euroliner | ユーロライナー | 12-700 series | 7 | Seating | August 1985 | April 2005 | 12 series | Nagoya | Euroliner liveried locos: EF64 35/66 EF65 105/106/112 DD51 592/791/1037 |
Ozashiki Ressha | お座敷列車 ("ナコ座") | 12 series | 6 | Tatami | March 1983 | October 1999 | 12 series | Nagoya |
EMU
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Withdrawn | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Super Saloon Yumeji | スーパーサルーンゆめじ | 211 series 211 series The is a suburban electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1985 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company and Central Japan Railway Company and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company in Japan.-Design:The 211 series was developed by... /213 series 213 series The is a suburban electric multiple unit introduced in March 1987 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by West Japan Railway Company and Central Japan Railway Company in Japan.... |
3 | Seating | 1988 | March 2010 | Purpose built | Okayama | KuMoRo 211-1 + MoRo 210-1 + KuRo 212-1001 |
DMU
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Withdrawn | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Edel Tango | エーデル丹後 | KiHa 65 series | 2 | Seating | July 1988 | March 1996 | KiHa 65 series | Kyoto | KiHa 65 601 + KiHa 65 1601 Operated in conjunction with 183-800 series Kitakinki EMU services between Osaka. |
Edel Tottori | エーデル鳥取 | KiHa 65 series | 4 | Seating | March 1989 | October 1999 | KiHa 65 series | Kyoto | |
Edel | エーデル | KiHa 65 series | 4 | Seating | December 1989 | October 2004 | KiHa 65 series | Kyoto | |
YUtopia | ゆぅトピア | KiHa 65 series | 2 | Seating/Carpet | December 1986 | March 1995 | KiHa 65 series | Kanazawa | KiRo 65 1 + KiRo 65 1001 Operated in conjunction with 485 series Raichō EMU services between Kyoto and Osaka. |
Resort Saloon Festa | リゾートサルーン・フェスタ | KiHa 58 series | 3 | Seating | July 1988 | November 2001 | KiHa 58 series | Hiroshima | KiRo 59 552 + KiRo 29 553 + KiRo 59 553 |
VIVA West | ビバ・ウエスト | KiHa 58 series | 2 | Seating | August 1989 | March 1999 | KiHa 58 series | Yamaguchi | KiHa 59 501 + KiHa 29 501 |
Seychelle | セイシェル | KiHa 58 series | 3 | Seating/Carpet | October 1989 | January 2005 | KiHa 58 series/12 series | Fukuchiyama | KiRo 59 554 + KiSaRo 59 501 + KiRo 59 555 |
Golden Express Astre | ゴールデンエクスプレスアストル | KiHa 65/KiHa 58 series | 3 | Seating | March 1988 | December 2006 | KiHa 65/KiHa 58 series | Kanazawa | KiRo 65 551 + KiRo 29 552 + KiRo 65 1551 |
Fureai Pal | ふれあいパル | KiHa 58 series | 2 | Carpet | April 1986 | October 2007 | KiHa 58 series | Hiroshima | KiRo 59 504 + KiRo 29 503 |
Fureai Sun-in | ふれあいSUN-IN | KiHa 58 series | 3 | Tatami | April 1986 | July 2008 | KiHa 58 series | Yonago | KiRo 59 506 + KiRo 59 505 + KiRo 29 507 |
Honobono Sun-in | ほのぼのSUN-IN | KiHa 58 series | 2 | Tatami | November 1987 | November 2009 | KiHa 58 series | Yonago | KiRo 59 551 + KiRo 29 551 |
Loco hauled
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Withdrawn | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
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Holiday Pal | ホリデーパル | 20 series/14 series | 8 | Compartments | June 1984 | September 1997 | 20/14 series | Hiroshima | |
Ozashiki Kyakusha Joyful Train | お座敷客車ジョイフルトレイン | 12 series | 6 | Tatami | July 1981 | 1989 | 12 series | Wakayama | Withdrawn 1989 and converted to become Ikiiki Salon Kinokuni. |
Ikiiki Salon Kinokuni | いきいきサロンきのくに | 12 series | 6 | Tatami | September 1989 | June 2007 | 12 series | Wakayama | Converted from former Ozashiki Kyakusha Joyful Train. |
Tabiji | 旅路 | 12-800 series | 6 | Tatami | July 1981 | 30 September 2007 | 12 series | Hiroshima | |
Wakuwaku Danran | わくわく団らん | 12 series | 6 | Tatami | July 1982 | December 2006 | 12 series | Kanazawa | |
Yuu Yuu Salon Okayama | ユウユウサロン岡山 | 12 series | 6 | Seating | November 1985 | March 2011 | 12 series | Okayama | Originally named "ゆうゆうサロン岡山". Refurbished and repainted in January 1994. |
Loco hauled
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Withdrawn | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Island Express Shikoku | アイランドエクスプレス四国 | 50 series | 5 | Seating | March 1987 | May 1999 | 50 series | Takamatsu |
DMU
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Withdrawn | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
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Aso 1962 | あそ1962 | KiHa 58 series | 2 | Seating | July 2006 | 26 December 2010 | KiHa 58 series | Kumamoto | |
Holland Village Express | オランダ村特急 | KiHa 183-1000 series | 4 | Seating | 20 March 1988 | July 1992 | Purpose built | - | Operated in conjunction with 485 series Ariake EMU services between Kokura and Hakata. Converted to become Yufuin no Mori II. |
Siebold | シーボルト | KiHa 183-1000 series | 4 | Seating | March 1999 | March 2004 | KiHa 183-1000 series | - | Converted from former Yufuin no Mori II. Converted to become Yufu DX. |
Toro-Q | TORO-Q | KiHa 58 + ToRa 70000 + KiHa 65 | 5 | Seating | October 2002 | August 2010 | KiHa 58 + ToRa 70000 + KiHa 65 | - | DMU cars repainted and reverted to regular use following withdrawal of train. |
Yufu DX | ゆふDX | KiHa 183-1000 series | 4 | Seating | March 2004 | January 2011 | KiHa 183 series | Oita | Formerly Holland Village Express, Yufuin no Mori II, and Siebold. Withdrawn 10 January 2011 and converted to become Aso Boy Aso Boy The is a limited express train service in Kyushu, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company , which runs between and via .-Rolling stock:... . |
Yufuin no Mori II | ゆふいんの森II | KiHa 183-1000 series | 4 | Seating | July 1992 | March 1999 | KiHa 183-1000 series | - | Converted from former Holland Village Express. Converted to become Siebold. |
Loco hauled
Name | Japanese | Classification | No. of cars | Accommodation | Introduced | Withdrawn | Converted from | Depot/region | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panorama Liner Southern Cross | パノラマライナーサザンクロス | 12 series | 6 | Seating | March 1987 | March 1994 | 12 series | Mojiko |