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JR Kyushu - Ibusuki no Tamatebako KIHA47


miyakoji

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I've never been to Kyushu and don't know too much about JR Kyushu's operations, but I think they've got a knack for good liveries and interiors.  The new Ibusuki no Tamatebako:

 

from http://railf.jp/news/2011/02/19/091800.html

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Two more good pics on this blog: http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/canon_miyazaki/19179338.html

 

According to an article in the January 2011 Japan Railfan, this will be classified as a limited express, making 3 round trips daily between Kagoshima Chuo and Ibusuki.  Unfortunately I have no images of the interior, although the magazine has artist's renderings and it looks good with an all-new layout featuring woodwork, bookshelves, and seats facing out the windows.  Speaking of the windows, I'm a little suprised they weren't enlarged, but at least externally this retains the standard KIHA47 appearance/proportions.

 

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibusuki,_Kagoshima

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamatebako

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It's amazing what they can do with these units, they are certainly getting their money's worth out of them.

 

 

I wonder how long before Micro-Ace do a model? It would be an attention getter at shows, "Wasn't that train white last time it went past?"

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I'd buy this too. Since I'm more interested these than emu's I'd buy with out hesitation might see if I can go see it next in jpn

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I can't believe Capt, didn't bite at the Charlie X comment.

 

Can't you see the difference?!? The left side of that train is black! My train's left side is white!

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