Tsw2- Hidaka Main Line Tomakomai - Hidaka-mombetsu

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  1. MrSouthernDriver

    MrSouthernDriver Well-Known Member

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    In 1913, the Tomakomai Light Railway opened a 2 ft 6 in gauge rail line between Tomakomai and Tomikawa, running along the south coast of Hokkaido, Japan’s second largest island. Additionally, there was also a line between Tomikawa and Shizunai, operated by the Hidaka Takushoku Railway.

    In 1927, both railway companies were nationalised to form the Hidaka Line, and from 1929 until 1931, the now-unitary coastal route was re-laid using the more commonly used 3 ft 6 in “Cape” gauge. Further developments would continue, such as the extension of the line to Hidaka-mitsuishi in 1933 and the eventual terminus at Samani in 1937


    The locos:

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    The KiHa 130 series (キハ130系) was a class of diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains operated from November 1988 to June 2001 by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on the Hidaka Main Line in Japan.



    What’s included?


    • 51km long scenic coastal route from Tomakomai to Hidaka-Mombetsu
    • Includes the KiHa 130 Diesel Multiple Unit
    • Detailed cab and passenger view
    • Manually-controlled gearbox
    • Automatic working cabin fans animation in summer season
    • ATS-S onboard safety systems


    • I think this route would be amazing for TSW2, a Japanese route would be quite nice for TSW2, and this coastal Japanese route is a perfect example of a good Japanese route




    here are some pictures of the train simulator version so you can get a better taste in what it could like in TSW2

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    The Kiha 130 cab:

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  2. Commiee

    Commiee Well-Known Member

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    Added to the list of Japanese route suggestion threads, linked in my signature.
     
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  4. MrSouthernDriver

    MrSouthernDriver Well-Known Member

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    I agree these trains are actually quite similar to the class 121 bubble cars which I was quite used to on my local line
     
  5. driverwoods#1787

    driverwoods#1787 Well-Known Member

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    If not used to class 101 NTP TVL then practice the gear changing mechanism on KiHa 130 but braking is easier since the Kiha 130 is an air brake-equipped DMU. Unlike Class 101 Vaccum brakes due to them being a pain in the arse to stop if you are not used to the vacuum brake DMU.
     

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