TORO-Q

TORO-Q

The TORO-Q operating on the Kyūdai Main Line

TORO-Q was a sightseeing open-air train operated by JR Kyushu between Yufuin and Minami-Yufu on the Kyūdai Main Line.[1]

History

The train started operation in October 2002.[2]

Due to the rolling stock's increasing age, the service was suspended on November 29, 2009.[1][2] Commemorative boarding passes were distributed from November 7.[1]

Operation

In the morning, a single Rapid service (not using the TORO-Q name) between Ōita and Yufuin was operated.[3] The train would then make 5 round trips between Yufuin and Minami-Yufu, and then return to Ōita running as a Rapid service again.[3]

Rolling stock

ToRa 74319

The train was formed of five vehicles, with a railcar (KiHa 65 36 and KiHa 58 569[2][4]) at both ends of the trains, and three open-air cars based on the ToRa 70000 series[3] between.

After the suspension

Both railcars used for the TORO-Q were restored to the JNR express color scheme after the service was suspended, and they were then used in heritage and event trains[4][5]

References

1. "久大本線トロッコ列車 TORO-Q 運行終了". Retrieved December 13, 2020.
2. "JR九州の"TORO-Q"が運行終了 (JR Kyushu's "TORO-Q" has ended operation)". rail.hobidas.com. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
3. "夏休み特別企画 愉快！爽快！ トロッコ列車（2ページ）". toretabi.jp. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
4. "急行 あさぎり ゆのか 運転（ツアー）". Retrieved December 13, 2020.
5. "観光列車「トロＱ」、国鉄カラーで復活". Asahi. February 1, 2010. Retrieved December 13, 2020.

This article incorporates material from the corresponding article on the Japanese wikipedia.