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The Seven Stars in Kyushu is a deluxe diesel locomotive-hauled sleeping car Joyful Train operated by the Kyushu Railway Company since October 2013.

Overview[]

The Seven Stars in Kyushu is a locomotive-hauled Joyful train since October 2013. The train starts and finished at Hakata Station after looping on the seven prefectures in Kyushu. The train forms JR Kyushu DF200-7000 locomotive and seven coaches.

The train is formed as follows.

Car No. Running No. Type Manufacturer Weight

(t)

Facillities
1. MaI 77-001 Lounge car Kokura Works 45.3 with piano, bar counter and observation area
2. MaShiFu 77-7002 Dining car Kokura Works 45.2 with toilets
3. MaINe 77-7003 Sleeping car Kokura Works 45.4 3 suites, shower room
4. MaINe 77-7004 Sleeping car Hitachi 44.3 3 suites, toilets
5. MaINe 77-7005 Sleeping car Hitachi 44.3 3 suites
6. MaINe 77-006 Sleeping car Hitachi 44.2 3 suites, toilets
7. MaINeFu 77-7007 Sleeping car Hitachi 45.1 2 deluxe suites, mini kitchen, crew room

History[]

The dedicated Class DF200-7000 diesel locomotive for this train was delivered to JR Kyushu's Ōita Depot from Kawasaki Heavy Industries's Hyōgo Works in Kobe on 2 July 2013. Four cars were delivered from Hitachi's Kudamatsu factory on 18 July 2013. The train entered revenue service on 15 October 2013. Introducing Kyushu to the world is a part of the train's purpose.

Gallery[]

References[]

Wikipedia.org

JR Kyushu Joyful Trains
Active Locomotive-hauled Seven Stars in Kyushu
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Active Locomotive-hauled Seven Stars in Kyushu
AC EMU 36+3
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Withdrawn Locomotive-hauled Ozashiki Ressha: Umi HenseiOzashiki Ressha: Yama HenseiPanorama Liner Southern CrossSL Hitoyoshi
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