HB-E300 series#2-car Resort Asunaro
{{short description|Japanese train type}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Use Oxford spelling|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox train
| name = HB-E300 series
| image = HB-E300kei-2.JPG
| imagesize = 300px
| caption = 2-car Resort View Furusato set at Shinano-Ōmachi Station in December 2010
| service = October 2010{{snd}}present
| manufacturer = {{Plainlist|
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| factory =
| family = Resort Hybrid
| replaced = KiHa 48
| yearconstruction = 2010, 2016, 2019
| yearservice =
| refurbishment =
| yearscrapped =
| numberconstruction =
| numberbuilt = 18 vehicles (6 sets)
| numberservice = 18 vehicles (6 sets)
| numberpreserved =
| numberscrapped =
| formation = 2/4 cars per set
| fleetnumbers =
| capacity =
| operator = JR East
| depots = Akita, Aomori, Nagano, Niigata
| lines = Ōito Line, Tsugaru Line, Ōminato Line, Gonō Line
| carlength = {{convert|20600|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|2920|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|3620|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| floorheight =
| doors = One per side
| maxspeed = {{convert|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}{{cite magazine| script-title=ja: JR東日本 HB-E300系 "リゾートビューふるさと" |trans-title=JR East HB-E300 series "Resort View Furusato"|magazine=Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine| volume = 39| issue = 316| pages =70–71| publisher = Kotsu Shimbun| location = Japan| date = August 2010}}
| weight =
| acceleration =
| deceleration =
| traction = Variable frequency
| traction motors = MT78 ({{convert|95|kW|abbr=on|disp=sqbr}}) (2 per car)
| engine = DMF15HZB-G (1 per car)
| enginetype = 6-cylinder diesel
| poweroutput = {{convert|331|kW|abbr=on}} per engine
| transmission =
| aux =
| powersupply =
| hvac =
| bogies = DT75A (driving), TR260A (trailing)
| brakes = Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking
| safety = ATS-P/Ps
| coupling =
| multipleworking = KiHa E200
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1067mm|lk=on}}
}}
The {{Nihongo|HB-E300 series|HB-E300系}} is a hybrid diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on "resort train" services on scenic lines in Japan since October 2010.{{cite magazine| script-title=ja: JR東日本 新型リゾートトレインの愛称を決定 |trans-title=JR East announces brand name for new Resort Train|magazine=Tetsudo Daiya Joho Magazine| volume = 39| issue = 314|page=73| publisher = Kotsu Shimbun| location = Japan| date = June 2010}}{{cite magazine| title = JR東日本 津軽線・大湊線用HB-E300系の愛称を決定 |trans-title=JR East announces brand name for Tsugaru & Ōminato Line HB-E300 series|magazine=Tetsudo Daiya Joho Magazine| volume = 39| issue = 315|page=73| publisher = Kotsu Shimbun| location = Japan| date = July 2010}}
Design
The HB-E300 series is based on the KiHa E200 hybrid DMU type introduced on the Koumi Line in 2007. One 2-car train is used on the Ōito Line; two 2-car trains are used on the Tsugaru and Ōminato Lines; and two 4-car trains are used on Gonō Line Resort Shirakami services, replacing earlier KiHa 48 DMU trainsets.{{Cite web| title = JR東日本で新型リゾートトレインを投入| trans-title = JR East to Introduce New Resort Trains| publisher = Neko Publishing| date = 3 February 2009| url = http://rail.hobidas.com/news/info/article/96321.html| language = ja| access-date = 15 May 2010| archive-date = 6 February 2009| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090206204246/http://rail.hobidas.com/news/info/article/96321.html| url-status = dead}}
The use of hybrid technology is designed to reduce fuel consumption by 10% compared with the existing Resort Shirakami trains, reduce NOx emissions by 60%, and reduce noise levels by 20 dB while idling at stations and by 30 dB when accelerating from standstill.
Interior
Seating in open saloon cars features reclining/rotating seating in 2+2 configuration with a seat pitch of {{convert|1200|mm|in|abbr=on}}. The four-car Resort Shirakami sets include compartment accommodation.{{Cite web| script-title = ja:ハイブリッドシステムを搭載した新型リゾートトレインを導入！| trans-title = New Hybrid Resort Trains to be Introduced| publisher = JR East| date = 3 February 2009| url = http://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2008/20090113.pdf| language = ja| access-date = 15 May 2010| archive-date = 3 March 2016| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160303184328/http://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2008/20090113.pdf| url-status = live}}
2-car ''Resort View Furusato''
The two-car train for the Ōito Line is branded {{Nihongo|Resort View Furusato|リゾートビューふるさと}}. It was built by Tokyu Car Corporation in Yokohama, and delivered to Nagano in June 2010.{{Cite web| script-title = ja:新形リゾートトレインが東急車輌から出場| trans-title = New Resort Train delivered from Tokyu Car| publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd.| work = Japan Railfan Magazine Online| date = 4 June 2010| url = http://railf.jp/news/2010/06/04/092000.html| language = ja| access-date = 4 June 2010| archive-date = 5 June 2010| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100605030312/http://railf.jp/news/2010/06/04/092000.html| url-status = live}} The train entered revenue service on 2 October 2010.{{Cite web| script-title = ja: HB-E300系「リゾートビューふるさと」が営業運転を開始| trans-title = HB-E300 series "Resort View Furusato" enters service| publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd.| work = Japan Railfan Magazine Online| date = 4 October 2010| url = http://railf.jp/news/2010/10/04/095300.html| language = ja| access-date = 4 October 2010| archive-date = 7 October 2010| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101007084233/http://railf.jp/news/2010/10/04/095300.html| url-status = live}}
=Formation=
The two-car Resort View Furusato set is formed as follows.{{cite magazine| script-title=ja: HB-E300系 |trans-title=HB-E300 Series|magazine=Japan Railfan Magazine| volume = 50| issue = 593| pages =61–66| publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd.| location = Japan| date = September 2010}}
| class="wikitable" | ||
| Car | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Numbering
| HB-E302 || HB-E301 | ||
| Seating capacity
| 44 || 34 | ||
| Weight (t)
| 40.5 || 41.5 |
2-car ''Resort Asunaro''
File:JR-East-HB-E300-Resort-Asunaro.jpg
The two 2-car trains for the Tsugaru and Ōminato Lines are branded {{Nihongo|Resort Asunaro|リゾートあすなろ}}, named after Aomori's prefectural tree, known as Asunaro in Japanese.{{Cite web| script-title = ja:ハイブリッドシステム搭載新型リゾートトレイン愛称名決定|trans-title=Brand Name Decided for New Hybrid Resort Trains| publisher = JR East (Morioka Branch)| date = 19 May 2010| url = http://www.jr-morioka.com/pdf/press/pdf_1274260469_1.pdf| language = ja| access-date = 20 May 2010}}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} They were built by Niigata Transys and were delivered to JR East's Aomori Depot in September 2010,{{cite magazine| script-title=ja: 甲種鉄道車両輸送計画表|trans-title=New rolling stock delivery schedules|magazine=Tetsudo Daiya Joho Magazine| volume = 39| issue = 317| page =125| publisher = Kotsu Shimbun| location = Japan| date = September 2010}} entering service from 4 December 2010, coinciding with the opening of the Tōhoku Shinkansen extension to {{STN|Shin-Aomori|x}}.
=Formation=
=Interior=
File:JRE HB-E302-3-inside.jpg|View of main saloon area of HB-E302-3 in June 2011
File:JRE HB-E301-3-inside.jpg|Interior view of HB-E301-3, showing ceiling-mounted monitor screens in June 2011
= Withdrawal and conversions =
In November 2022, JR East announced that the Resort Asunaro sets would be remodelled for two new sightseeing trains: {{Nihongo|Hinabi|ひなび}} and {{Nihongo|Satono|さとの||stylized in all uppercase}}. The Hinabi set is scheduled to enter service in the final quarter of 2023,{{Cite web |date=2022-11-24 |title= |script-title=ja:JR東日本盛岡支社，観光列車「ひなび（陽旅）」を導入 |trans-title=JR East's Morioka branch announces new "Hinabi" sightseeing train, remodeled from "Resort Asunaro" HB-E300 series trainset |url=https://railf.jp/news/2022/11/24/152000.html |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |language=ja |publication-place=Japan |archive-date=10 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210095354/https://railf.jp/news/2022/11/24/152000.html |url-status=live }} and the Satono set is scheduled to enter service in the first quarter of 2024.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-24 |title= |script-title=ja:JR東日本東北本部，観光列車「SATONO（さとの）」を導入 〜HB-E300系「リゾートあすなろ」を改造〜 |trans-title=JR East Tohoku Headquarters announces new "Satono" sightseeing train, remodeled from HB-E300 series "Resort Asunaro" trainset |url=https://railf.jp/news/2022/11/24/153000.html |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |language=ja |publication-place=Japan |archive-date=10 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210083108/https://railf.jp/news/2022/11/24/153000.html |url-status=live }}
JR East announced on 1 June 2023 that these sets would make their final trips in revenue service on 20 August of that year, ahead of their remodels.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-01 |title= |script-title=ja:JR東日本「リゾートあすなろ」最終運行はデビュー当初のコース再現 |trans-title=JR East's "Resort Asunaro" final service recreates the inaugural run |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20230601-2693399/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602022856/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20230601-2693399/ |archive-date=2023-06-02 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=Mynavi News |language=ja}}
4-car ''Resort Shirakami – Aoike''
The four-car Resort Shirakami – Aoike train for use on the Gono Line was delivered from Tokyu Car's Yokohama factory to JR East's Akita Depot in September 2010. It entered service from 4 December 2010.{{cite web |url= http://www.47news.jp/CN/201009/CN2010092401000391.html|script-title=ja:ＪＲがリゾート新型車両を公開 青森、秋田走るしらかみ|trans-title=JR unveils new resort train "Shirakami" linking Aomori and Akita|date= 24 September 2010|work= 47 News|publisher= Press Net Japan Co., Ltd. |location= Japan|language= ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100927202842/http://www.47news.jp/CN/201009/CN2010092401000391.html|archive-date=2010-09-27|url-status= dead|access-date= 6 January 2014}}
=Formation=
4-car ''Resort Shirakami – Buna''
File:Gono-Line-HB-E300 Buna.jpg
The four-car Resort Shirakami - Buna train for use on the Gono Line was built jointly by J-TREC (cars 1, 2, and 4) at its Yokohama factory and JR East's Akita Works (car 3) in 2016.{{cite magazine |date=August 2016 |script-title=ja: リゾートしらかみ橅 |trans-title=Resort Shirakami - Buna |magazine=Japan Railfan Magazine |language=ja |location=Japan |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |volume=56 |issue=664 |page= |pages=50–52}} The train entered service on 16 July 2016,{{Cite web |date=2016-07-17 |title= |script-title=ja:JRリゾートしらかみ新型車両デビュー |trans-title=JR East's new Shirakami train enters servie |url=http://www.toonippo.co.jp/news_too/nto2016/20160716015657.asp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160717153120/http://www.toonippo.co.jp/news_too/nto2016/20160716015657.asp |archive-date=2016-07-17 |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=Tō-Ō Nippō |publisher=The Tō-Ō Nippō Press |language=ja |publication-place=Japan}} replacing the earlier KiHa 48 four-car DMU trainset previously used. The exterior livery and interior design of this set was overseen by Ken Okuyama Design.{{cite web|url= http://www.tetsudo.com/news/1326/|script-title= ja: リゾートしらかみにHB-E300系を追加投入|trans-title= Additional HB-E300 series to be introduced on Resort Shirakami|date= 14 May 2015|work= Tetsudo.com|publisher= Asahi Interactive, Inc.|location= Japan|language= ja|access-date= 14 May 2015|archive-date= 1 December 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171201082035/https://www.tetsudo.com/news/1326/|url-status= live}}
=Formation=
The four-car Resort Shirakami – Buna set is formed as follows with car 1 at the Akita/Aomori end.{{cite magazine|script-title=ja: リゾートしらかみ 橅編成|trans-title=Resort Shirakami Buna trainset|magazine = Japan Railfan Magazine |volume = 56|issue = 665 |pages = 57–59 |publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd. |location = Japan |language = ja |date = September 2016}}
| class="wikitable" | ||||
| Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering
| HB-E301-5 || HB-E300-105 || HB-E300-5 || HB-E302-5 | ||||
| Seating capacity
| 34 || 36 || 28 || 44 |
File:HB-E302-5.jpg|HB-E302-5 (car 1)
File:HB-E300-105.jpg|HB-E300-105 (car 2)
File:HB-E300-5.jpg|HB-E300-5 (car 3)
File:HB-E301-5.jpg|HB-E301-5 (car 4)
4-car ''Kairi''
File:Uetsu-main-line HB-E300 KAIRI.jpg
The four-car {{Nihongo|Kairi|海里}} train was announced by JR East in October 2018, developed around the cuisine of Niigata and Shonai, as well as the scenery of the Sea of Japan. Intended to operate between {{STN|Niigata|x}} and {{STN|Sakata|x|Yamagata}} stations on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays,{{Cite web |date=2019-06-28 |title= |script-title=ja:観光列車「海里」10月登場 料亭・イタリアンの料理と日本海の景観を車内で JR東日本 |trans-title=Resort train "Kairi" to be introduced in October by JR East, features a Japanese-style restaurant with a focus on cuisine and scenery of the Sea of Japan |url=https://trafficnews.jp/post/87432 |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=Traffic News |language=ja |archive-date=6 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006071931/https://trafficnews.jp/post/87432 |url-status=live }} the exterior features an orange-and-white colour scheme, inspired by sunset and snow. The set features a different headlight design than older HB-E300 series sets.{{Cite web |date=2018-10-16 |title= |script-title=ja:JR東日本新潟支社，HB-E300系「海里」を導入 |trans-title=JR East Niigata division announces HB-E300 series "Kairi" trainset |url=https://railf.jp/news/2018/10/16/180000.html |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |language=ja |publication-place=Japan |archive-date=5 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805104744/https://railf.jp/news/2018/10/16/180000.html |url-status=live }} It was built by Niigata Transys in 2019,{{Cite web |title= |script-title=ja:HB-E300系「海里」が甲種輸送される |trans-title=HB-E300 "Kairi" transported |url=https://railf.jp/news/2019/08/10/201000.html |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |language=ja |publication-place=Japan |archive-date=10 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190810143855/https://railf.jp/news/2019/08/10/201000.html |url-status=live }} and entered revenue service on 5 October 2019.{{Cite web |date=2019-10-06 |title= |script-title=ja:HB-E300系「海里」が営業運転を開始 |trans-title=HB-E300 series "Kairi" begins commercial operation |url=https://railf.jp/news/2019/10/06/195000.html |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |language=ja |publication-place=Japan |archive-date=25 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025191710/https://railf.jp/news/2019/10/06/195000.html |url-status=live }}
= Formation =
The Kairi set is formed as follows, with car 1 at the Sakata end.{{Cite web |date=2019-10-29 |title= |script-title=ja:HB-E300系「海里」が公開される |trans-title=HB-E300 series "Kairi" unveiled |url=https://railf.jp/news/2019/10/29/000000.html |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |language=ja |publication-place=Japan |archive-date=27 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527192455/https://railf.jp/news/2019/10/29/000000.html |url-status=live }}
| class="wikitable" | ||||
| Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering
| HB-E301-6 || HB-E300-106 || HB-E300-6 || HB-E302-6 | ||||
| Seating capacity
| 30 || 32 || {{n/a}} || 24 | ||||
| Accommodation
| || Compartments || Event space || Dining, observation |
= Interior =
Each car features different internal facilities. Cars 1 and 3 are equipped with toilets.
- Car 1 features 2+2 abreast reclining seating throughout; the seats are rotated approximately three{{Nbsp}}degrees toward the windows.
- Car 2 is a compartment car, featuring eight semi-private compartments with four seats each, as well as a luggage compartment.
- Car 3 does not feature passenger accommodation; it features a service counter and a space for events.
- Car 4 is a dining car and features three sets of four-person seating bays, four sets of two-person seating bays, and two sets of two-person bench seats.
File:JRE HB-E301-6 inside 20200403.jpg|Open seating (car 1)
File:JRE HB-E300-106 inside compartment 20200403.jpg|Compartmentalized seating (car 2)
File:JRE HB-E300-106 inside compartment seat 20200403.jpg|Seating compartment
File:JRE HB-E300-6 inside 20200403.jpg|Service counter (car 3)
File:「海里」の旅（01.12） 024.jpg|Diner (car 4)
2-car ''Hinabi''
File:Hinabi at Morioka Station 20231014.jpg
The two-car {{Nihongo|Hinabi|ひなび}} train for use in Iwate and Aomori was announced by JR East in November 2022. Formerly a Resort Asunaro set, the Hinabi set carries a red-on-white livery inspired by the mountains and rivers.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-22 |title= |script-title=ja:岩手・青森地区の新しい観光列車「ひなび（陽旅）」に乗った！ |trans-title=I rode the new "Hinabi" resort train in the Iwate/Aomori area! |url=https://rail.hobidas.com/feature/487358/ |access-date=2023-11-25 |website=Rail Magazine Special Feature |publisher=Neko Publishing |publication-place=Japan}} It entered revenue service on 23 December 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-24 |title= |script-title=ja:HB-E300系「ひなび（陽旅）」が営業運転を開始 |trans-title=HB-E300 series "Hinabi" enters revenue service |url=https://railf.jp/news/2023/12/24/062300.html |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |language=ja |publication-place=Japan}}
= Interior =
Car 1 is a "Green car" and consists of semi-compartment seating bays. Car 2 is a standard-class car and consists of 2+2 abreast reclining seating throughout.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-20 |title= |script-title=ja:JR東日本「SL銀河」が走った釜石線に「ひなび 釜石」12/30から運転 |trans-title="Hinabi Kamaishi" train will be running on the Kamaishi Line where JR East's "SL Ginga" formerly ran on 30 December |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20231020-2797787/ |access-date=2023-11-25 |website=Mynavi News |language=ja}}
Interior of HB-E302-3 (2).jpg|Interior (car 1)
2-car ''Satono''
File:Series HB-E300 AH2 Date-SATONO.jpg
Set AH2, a former Resort Asunaro set, was converted to become the two-car {{Nihongo|Satono|さとの}} train for use in the Fukushima, Miyagi and Yamagata areas.{{cite web |title=臨時快速"さくらんぼSATONO"運転 |trans-title=Temporary rapid "Sakuranbo SATONO" service |url=https://railf.jp/news/2024/06/24/134500.html |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |access-date=12 August 2024 |location=Japan |language=Japanese |date=24 June 2024}} The set entered revenue service on 6 April 2024 on the Ban'etsu West Line.{{cite web |title=福島の景色楽しんで JR観光列車「あいづSATONO」運行開始 |trans-title=JR tourist train "Aizu SATONO" begins operation to enjoy the scenery of Fukushima |url=https://mainichi.jp/articles/20240406/k00/00m/040/084000c |website=Mainichi Shimbun |publisher=Masato Kitamura |access-date=12 August 2024 |location=Japan |language=Japanese |date=6 April 2024}} Car 1 carries a green livery inspired by the lush green mountains and rice fields in the Tohoku region while Car 2 carries a blue livery inspired by the pure water, clear air and deep sea.
= Interior =
Car 1 is a "Green car" with a capacity of 25 passengers that consists of semi-compartment seating bays and three single seats. Car 2 is a standard-class car and consists of 32 reclining seats arranged in a 2+2 configuration and two single reclining seats.{{cite web |title=JR東日本、新観光列車「SATONO(さとの)」磐越西線・左沢線で運転へ |trans-title=JR East to operate new tourist train "SATONO" on Ban'etsu West Line and Aterazawa Line |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20240119-2866306/ |website=Mynavi News |publisher=Mynavi Corporation |access-date=12 August 2024 |location=Japan |language=Japanese |date=19 January 2024}}
References
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External links
{{commons category|JR East HB-E300|HB-E300 series}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20101030184526/http://jrniigata.co.jp/press/100423furusato.pdf JR East press release announcing Resort View Furusato] {{in lang|ja}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120603021643/http://railf.jp/car/jr/east/hb-e300.html JR East HB-E300 series] (Japan Railfan Magazine) {{in lang|ja}}
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