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KiHa 141 Series
The is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on the Sassho Line in Japan since 1990. The cars were rebuilt from former 50 series locomotive-hauled coaches. Variants A total of 44 cars were built, between 1990 and 1995, divided into four main types: KiHa 141, KiHa 142, KiHa 143, and KiSaHa 144. * KiHa 141: Single-engined cab cars, operate in conjunction with KiHa 142 * KiHa 142: Twin-engined cab cars, operate in conjunction with KiHa 141 * KiHa 143: Cab cars built 1994 with higher-rated engines * KiSaHa 144: Non-powered intermediate cars built 1994 KiHa 141 14 KiHa 141 cars were built between 1990 and 1993 from surplus 50 series OHaFu 51 locomotive-hauled coaches, using the bogies and gearboxes from withdrawn KiHa 22 and KiHa 56 DMUs. These cars are formed as two-car sets with KiHa 142 cars. The KiHa 141 cars are powered by one DMF13HS 250 hp engine, and retain the original toilet of the 50 series coaches. These cars ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JR Hokkaido
The is one of the constituent companies of the Japan Railways Group (JR Group), and is often referred to using its official abbreviation of . It operates intercity and local rail services in Hokkaido, Japan. The company introduced Kitaca, a smart card ticketing system, in autumn 2008. At the time of its privatization in 1987, JR Hokkaido operated 21 railway lines totalling of narrow-gauge () track, as well as a ferry service to Aomori. Since then, that figure has dwindled to just below , as unprofitable lines have been shut down or spun off (in the case of the Hokkaidō Chihoku Kōgen Railway). The ferry service has also been replaced by the Seikan Tunnel. On 19 November 2016, JR Hokkaido's president announced plans to further rationalize its network by the withdrawal of services from up to 1,237 km, or about 50% of the current network, including closure of the remaining section of the Rumoi Main Line (the Rumoi - Mashike section closed on 4 December 2016), the Shin-Yuba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
737 Series
The is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type on order by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). Scheduled for a 2023 service introduction, thirteen 2-car sets (26 vehicles) will be built to replace the fleet of KiHa 143 diesel railcars operated on the Muroran Main Line. The trainsets mark the return of local EMU services on the Muroran Main Line since the retirement of the 711 series from these services in October 2012. The 737 series will be the first commuter train type operated by JR Hokkaido to allow for driver-only operation. History The first two sets, C-1 and C-2, were delivered in November 2022. The sets were manufactured by Hitachi at its Kasado facility. The first day of revenue service for these trainsets is projected to take place on 20 May 2023. Configuration All trainsets will be made of 2-car sets while the maximum speed is . The capacity is listed at 269 passengers per trainset, of which, 93 are seated. References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Transport In Myanmar
Rail transport in Myanmar consists of a railway network with 960 stations. The network, generally spanning north to south with branch lines to the east and west, is the second largest in Southeast Asia, and includes the Yangon Circular Railway which serves as a commuter railway for Yangon, the principal commercial city in Myanmar. The quality of the railway infrastructure is generally poor. The tracks are in poor condition, and are not passable during the monsoon season. The speed of freight trains is heavily restricted on all existing links as a consequence of poor track and bridge conditions. The maximum speed for freight trains has been quoted as , suggesting that commercial speeds on this section could be as low as . The network is run by Myanma Railways ( my, မြန်မာ့ မီးရထား, ; also spelled Myanmar Railways; formerly Burma Railways), a state-owned railway company under the Ministry of Rail Transportation. In the 2013-14 fiscal year, Myanmar Rail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JNR Class C58
The Class C58 is a 2-6-2 wheel arrangement steam locomotive type built by the Japanese Government Railways (JGR) and Japanese National Railways (JNR) from 1938 to 1947. A total of 427 Class C58 locomotives were built and designed by Hideo Shima . Two members of the class are preserved in working order. Preserved examples Over fifty Class C58s were preserved; C58 239 and C58 363 are operational among them. Operational * C58 239: Built June 1940, withdrawn 22 May 1972, preserved from 1 May 1973 in a park in Morioka, Iwate. Restored to working order by JR East and used on steam excursions as the ''SL Ginga'' Joyful Train in the north east of Japan from 12 April 2014. * C58 363: Chichibu Railway, used on ''Paleo Express'' steam services Static * C58 1: At the Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum in Kyoto * C58 5: At "Tochinoki Family Land" in Utsunomiya, Tochigi * C58 12: In a park in Takamatsu, Kagawa * C58 16: In a park in Minamisanriku, Miyagi (overturned by 11 March 2011 tsunami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joyful Train
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. 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 ''tatami'' flooring and ''shoji'' 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. Lines in operation JR Hokkaido DMU JR East Shinkansen File:E3-700 R18 Toreiyu 1 20140719.jpg, ''Toreiyu Tsubasa'', July 2014 File:E3-700 R19 Genbi Shinkansen 20160910.jpg, ''Genbi Shinkansen'', September 2016 EMU File:485Hana.JPG, ''Hana'', October 2006 File:Nnanohana2.JPG, ''New Nanohana'', July 2003 File:JRE-485-NODOKA.jpg, ''Nodoka'', August 2009 File:JRE-485-yu-K30.JPG, ''Resort Express Yū'', May 2006 File:JRE-485-Resort-Yamadori 11071 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SL Ginga
The is a steam-hauled "Joyful Train" (excursion train) operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) primarily on the Kamaishi Line in the north-east Tohoku Region of Japan since April 2014. The train consists of restored JNR Class C58 steam locomotive number C58 239 together with four rebuilt former KiHa 141 series diesel cars purchased from JR Hokkaido (themselves rebuilt from earlier 50 series passenger coaches and made surplus to requirements following the electrification of the Sasshō Line in 2012). The diesel cars provide additional power to cope with the line's gradients. Design The exterior and interior design of the train was overseen by industrial designer Ken Okuyama. The overall concept was inspired by the classic novel ''Night on the Galactic Railroad'' written by Japanese author Kenji Miyazawa, who lived in Hanamaki, Iwate. Externally, the coaches are painted blue, evoking the night sky, with constellation and animal designs on the sides. Internally, the coache ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naebo Station
is a railway station in Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is served by Hakodate Main Line and Chitose Line. The station is numbered H02. Station layout The station consists of two island platforms connected by a footbridge, serving four tracks. The station has automated ticket machines, automated turnstiles which accept Kitaca, and a "Midori no Madoguchi" staffed ticket office. Platforms Adjacent stations Surrounding area * Toyohira River * , (to Asahikawa) * , (to Hamatonbetsu) * JR Hokkaido Naebo Workshop, Hokkaido Railway Technology Museum * JR Hokkaido Naebo Operation Office * JR Hokkaido Training Center * JR Freight Vehicle factory * Sapporo Beer Museum * Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Vice-Camp Naebo * Sapporo Factory * Taiheiyo Cement, Sapporo branch * Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters The are a Japanese professional baseball team based in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaidō. They compete in the Pacific League of Nippon Professional Baseball, playing the major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kushiro Station (Hokkaido)
is a railway station in the city of Kushiro in Hokkaido, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). Lines Kushiro Station is served by the Nemuro Main Line is a railway line in Hokkaido operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido), connecting Takikawa Station in Takikawa and Nemuro Station in Nemuro, including Obihiro and Kushiro. Higashi-Nemuro is the most easterly situated station on ..., with '' Ōzora'' limited express train services to and from . Senmō Main Line trains from also terminate here. Adjacent stations References External links Kushiro Station(JR Hokkaido) {{coord, 42.990559, 144.382111, format=dms, display=title, type:landmark_region:JP Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1901 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Railfan Magazine
is a Japanese-language monthly magazine for railfans covering the mainly Japanese railways published by Koyusha. It has been published in Japan since 1961. Issues go on sale on the 21st of each month, two months before the cover month (e.g. the March issue is on sale on the 21st of January). Each copy sells for between ¥1,100 and ¥1,200 depending on the number of pages. The magazine reports on railway prototypes, complete with technical plans, photos, maps, graphs, and tables. See also * List of railroad-related periodicals A ''list'' is any set of items in a row. List or lists may also refer to: People * List (surname) Organizations * List College, an undergraduate division of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America * SC Germania List, German rugby unio ... External links * 1961 establishments in Japan Magazines published in Japan Monthly magazines published in Japan Magazines established in 1961 Railway culture in Japan Rail transport magazines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokkaido
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaidō is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. Sakhalin lies about 43 kilometers (26 mi) to the north of Hokkaidō, and to the east and northeast are the Kuril Islands, which are administered by Russia, though the four most southerly are claimed by Japan. Hokkaidō was formerly known as ''Ezo'', ''Yezo'', ''Yeso'', or ''Yesso''. Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Hokkaidō" in Although there were Japanese settlers who ruled the southern tip of the island since the 16th century, Hokkaido was considered foreign territory that was inhabited by the indigenous people of the island, known as the Ainu people. While geographers such as Mogami Tokunai and Mamiya Rinzō explored the isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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