Aso Boy
Limited express train service in Kyushu, Japan
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::summary Limited express train service in Kyushu, Japan ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Aso Boy |
| image | JRK Kiha183-1000 Aso-Boy!.jpg |
| image_width | 300px |
| caption | KiHa 183-1000 Aso Boy, January 2023 |
| type | Limited express |
| locale | Kyushu |
| first | 2011 |
| operator | JR Kyushu |
| start | |
| end | |
| frequency | Two return trips daily |
| class | Standard class only |
| catering | Cafe counter |
| stock | KiHa 183-1000 DMU |
| gauge | |
| el | None |
| :: |
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The Aso Boy is a limited express train service in Kyushu, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) since June 2011. The train normally runs between and via on the Hōhi Main Line.
Service pattern and station stops
Services normally operate on weekends, Public holidays, and additional days, such as school holidays, with two return workings (Aso Boy 101, 102, 103, 104) per day. The 53 km journey between Kumamoto and Miyaji takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Services stop at the following stations.
On certain dates in October to December 2011, the Aso Boy 101 and 104 services were extended to run between and Kumamoto as part of a destination campaign targeting Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima.
Rolling stock
The train is formed of specially modified 4-car KiHa 183-1000 diesel multiple unit set converted from the former Yufu DX trainset.
Formation
The train is formed as follows, with car 1 at the Miyaji end, and car 4 at the Kumamoto end. ::data[format=table]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Running No. | Seating capacity | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KiHa 183-1001 | KiHa 182-1001 | KiHa 182-1002 | KiHa 183-1002 | ||||
| 37 | 44 | 9 | 37 | ||||
| Toilet | Semi-open compartments, 4-seat bays | "Family car" with children's play area, "Kurocafe" counter | Toilet | ||||
| :: |
File:JRK kiha183-1001 ASO BOY.jpg|Car 1 (KiHa 183-1001) File:JRK kiha182-1001 ASO BOY.jpg|Car 2 (KiHa 182-1001) File:JRK kiha182-1002 ASO BOY.jpg|Car 3 (KiHa 182-1002) File:JRK kiha183-1002 ASO BOY.jpg|Car 4 (KiHa 183-1002)
Interior
All cars are no-smoking.
File:JRK kiha183-1001 Panorama-seat.jpg|Panorama seating in car 1 (KiHa 183-1001) File:JRK kiha182-1001 inside.jpg|Unidirectional seating in car 2 (KiHa 182-1001) File:JRK kiha182-1001 compartment inside.jpg|4-seat bay seating in car 2 (KiHa 182-1001) File:JRK kiha182-1002 Kurochan-seat.jpg|"Kurochan" family seating in car 3 (KiHa 183-1002) File:JRK kiha182-1002 KURO CLUB.jpg|"Kuroclub" family area in car 3 (KiHa 183-1002) File:JRK kiha182-1002 KURO CAFE.jpg|"Kurocafe" area in car 3 (KiHa 183-1002)
History
The Aso Boy service was introduced on 4 June 2011.
References
References
- JR Timetable, August 2011 issue, p.143
- link. (15 October 2011). Japan Railfan Magazine Online. Koyusha Co., Ltd.
- (August 2011). "特急"あそぼーい！"用に大変身 キハ183系1000番台". Kōyūsha Co., Ltd..
- link. JR Kyushu Train Guide. Kyushu Railway Company
- link. (5 June 2011). Japan Railfan Magazine Online. Koyusha Co., Ltd.
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