We are pleased to announce the Koumi Line DLC, which will finally go on sale on January 30 (Tuesday).
*The screen is under development and the contents may change from the time of release.
Points of Appeal
- Hybrid diesel trains can be operated for the first time in JR EAST Train Simulator!
- Capable of operating steep sections of up to 33‰!
- Actual voice broadcasts by the current train crew are implemented! (Broadcasting is handled by the Koumi Train crew depot.)
About the Route
The Koumi Line is a 78.9 km long line connecting Kobuchizawa Station in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture and Komoro Station in Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture.
The line was opened in 1919 by its predecessor, Saku Railway, between Koumi and Komoro Stations. In 1935, the line was extended to Kobuchizawa Station and opened to traffic. Since its opening, the Koumi Line has been a popular commuter rail line and a gateway to sightseeing in Kiyosato and Nobeyama.
The greatest feature of the Koumi Line is that it runs at high elevation. Between Kiyosato and Nobeyama stations, the line passes through the highest point on the JR line at 1,375 meters above sea level, and the nine stations between Kai-Koizumi and Matsubarako stations are among the nine highest elevation stations on the JR line, giving the line its nickname, "Yatsugatake Kogen Line (Yatsugatake Plateau Line)".
Along the line, highland vegetables are cultivated at high altitude and in the cool summer climate, and near Nobeyama Station, the train runs through an expanse of highland vegetable fields. Ekiben that incorporate fresh highland vegetables from Yatsugatake picked along the line are also popular.
In July 2017, "HIGH RAIL 1375," a sightseeing train with a planetarium inside, began operation, running between Kobuchizawa and Komoro stations mainly on Saturdays and holidays.
In this DLC, the train from Kobuchizawa Station to Kai-Koizumi Station makes a major 180-degree change of direction on a curve built on embankment with the Yatsugatake mountains at its side; from Kiyosato Station to Nobeyama Station, the train runs up a steep slope with a maximum grade of 33‰ to the highest point on the JR line; and from Shinanokawakami Station to Koumi Station, the train offers a powerful view across multiple layers of the Chikuma River, known as the longest river in Japan.
About Kiha E200 Series
The "Kiha E200 Series" debuted in the summer of 2007 as the world's first hybrid train that combines a diesel engine and storage batteries.
The electricity stored in the storage batteries is used to power the motor and move the train. Compared to conventional diesel railcars, the Kiha E200 Series more environmentally friendly.
Route Information
- Section: Koumi Line Outbound Kobuchizawa ⇒ Komoro
- Total length: 78.9 km
- Number of Stations: 31
- Security equipment: ATS-P(R)
Train schedules that can be operated
- Train Number：131D
- Type/Destination: Local train to Komoro
- Section where you can drive: Nakagomi(08:50)→Komoro(09:17)
- Type of train: Series Kiha E200, 2 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Koumi train crew depot
- Train Number：227D
- Type/Destination: Local train to Nobeyama
- Section where you can drive: Kobuchizawa(11:56)→Nobeyama(12:27)
- Type of train: Series Kiha E200, 2 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Koumi train crew depot
- Train Number：229D
- Type/Destination: Local train to Komoro
- Section where you can drive: Kobuchizawa(13:36)→Komoro(15:52)
- Type of train: Series Kiha E200, 2 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Koumi train crew depot
International sales price: US$34.99
The store page is also open to the public today.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2788350/JR_____E200/?beta=0
The following updates are planned to coincide with the release of the DLC.
【All Routes】
- Trial introduction of Steam AchievementsConditions: 0cm stop (achieved once and 10 times), on-time arrival (achieved once and 5 times)
【Sobu Line (Rapid) DLC】
- Fixed motor sound of E217 series.
- Added ambient sounds during station stops (Tokyo Station, Shin-Nihombashi Station, Bakurocho Station, Narita Airport Terminal 2･3 Station, Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station)
【Nambu Line, Nambu Branch Line, and Tsurumi Line DLC】
- Tsurumi Line: Fixed brake sound of Series 205-1100.
【Hachinohe Line DLC】
- Speed limit partially corrected.
【Yamanote Line DLC】
- Added a train departure melody (Earth Corporation: MONDAHMIN CM song) at Kanda Station
【Senseki Line DLC】
- Replaced some of the ambient sounds during station stops (Nigatake Station, Nakanosakae Station, Hon-Shiogama Station).
【Tokaido Line DLC】
- Fixed motor sound of Series E233-3000.
- 1865E: Correction of some signal indications between Yugawara Station and Atami Station
2nd block signal : Proceed aspect→ Decelerate aspect
1st block signal : Decelerate aspect→ Caution aspect
Main line home signal : Caution aspect → Attention aspect
Tokaido Line starting signal: lights out → Stop aspect
【Oito Line DLC】
- Partial correction of the timing of application of speed limits.
Please look forward to the release date!
