JR EAST Train Simulator: Rumoi Line (Fukagawa to Rumoi) Kiha 54-500 series

The Rumoi Line is a 14.4 km long JR Hokkaido line connecting Fukagawa Station in Fukagawa City, Hokkaido to Ishikari-Numata Station in Numata Town, Uryu County, Hokkaido.
The line used to run 66.8 km to Mashike Station in Mashike-cho, Mashike-gun, Hokkaido, but the Rumoi - Mashike line was discontinued in December 2016, followed by the Ishikari-Numata - Rumoi line in April 2023, leaving only Fukagawa - Ishikari-Numata as the only remaining line.
In the past, the Rumoi Line was serviced by the express train "Mashike," which runs directly from Sapporo Station, the express train "Rumoi," which runs directly from Asahikawa Station, and the "SL Suzuran" steam locomotive, a C11 class steam locomotive. As of March 2024, only seven regular trains per day operate on the in-bound line and out-bound lines.
Departing from Fukagawa Station, the train heads north through the Ishikari Plain, crossing the Ebishima Pass with its series of large curves and gradients on its way to Rumoi Station. Along the way, you will be able to experience Hokkaido's unique character in many places, such as Kita-Chippubetsu Station with its wooden platform and Ebishima Station adjacent to the station building where the TV drama "Suzuran" was set.
This DLC includes the in-bound line and out-bound lines between Fukagawa and Rumoi, including the discontinued section. We have decided to create this DLC not only as a driving experience, but also to preserve the scenery and memories of the discontinued section in the form of a simulator. We hope you will enjoy driving a line that you will never ride again with this DLC.

Features

• Capable of operating other companies' (JR Hokkaido) routes
• Capable of operating on the discontinued section (Ishikari-Numata to Rumoi)
• Operation of upper and lower lines possible
• Capable of operating a "OUT OF SERVICE" train (Fukagawa→Rumoi)
• Implemented the voice of the automatic announcement actually used in the car at the time
• Braking operation using "automatic air brakes" is available
• Implemented audio of JR Hokkaido train driver's pointing and calling.
• A paper diagram is mounted on the driver's cab
• Implemented touch sound when confirming the train diagram
  

Supplementary Information #1

Handle operation settings can be changed from the "System" tab of the settings screen.
Simplified: You can operate the brakes one step at a time just like a normal train. The "shifting handle" cannot be operated.
Realistic: You can operate the "shifting handle" and "automatic air brake" just like a real train.
In Realistic mode, pressing the "R" key switches the speed change handle to "Direct transmission" and pressing the "F" key switches it to "Shift change".
For the brake handle, press the "M" key to switch to "Running," the "," key to switch to "Lapped," the "." key to switch to "Service," and the "/" key to "emergency brake" position.

Supplementary Information #2

The engine (speed reducing) brake is activated when the master controller is set to P1 or higher, the speed suppression switch ("D" key) is pressed, and the master controller is returned to the "N" position.
To release the brake, set the master controller to P1 or higher again.

Highlights

• Divergence from the Hakodate Line / Fukagawa Station - Kita-ichiyan Station
  After departing Fukagawa Station, the train will split with the Hakodate Main Line. The Hakodate Main Line continues toward Sapporo.
• Fukagawa-Rumoi Expressway/Kita-ichiyan Station - Chippubetsu Station
  The green road at the intersection is the Fukagawa-Rumoi Expressway. Like the Rumoi Line, it connects Fukagawa City and Rumoi City.
• National Route 233 / Kita-ichiyan Station - Chippubetsu Station
  The road that intersects before Chippubetsu Station is National Route 233. This road also connects Fukagawa City and Rumoi City.
• Kita-chippubetsu Station
  Paddy fields spread out around the station. Some regular trains also pass through this station.
• Uryu River/Kita-chippubetsu Station - Ishikari-Numata Station
  The green railway bridge crosses the Amaryu River.
• Ishikari-Numata Station
  This station is the terminal station at the time of distribution of this simulator.
• Mappu Station
  This station is characterized by its wooden station building with wooden planks.
• Horoniitachibetsu River / Mappu Station - Ebishima Station
  The river you cross on the way is the Horoniitachibetsu River.
• Ebishima Station
  Although Ebishima Station has been discontinued, the station building used as the fictional "Ashimoi" station in the TV drama still remains today.
• Ebishima Pass/Ebishima Station - Togeshita Station
  This is a difficult section of the Rumoi Line with a series of S-shaped curves and tunnels.
• Togeshita Station
  This is the only station between Fukagawa and Rumoi where up and down trains can cross each other.
• Rumoi River / Togeshita Station - Horonuka Station
  After departing from Togeshita Station, trains cross the Rumoi River near the railroad crossing. The Rumoi Line runs along the Rumoi River until near Rumoi Station.
• Talmap River/Togeshita Station～Horonaka Station
  The green bridge girder crosses the Talmap River.
• Horonuka Station
  This station has a waiting room converted from a freight car, which is common in Hokkaido.
• Owada Station
  A station building converted from a freight car can be seen a short distance away from the platform.　　　
• Tracks extending from Rumoi Station/Rumoi Station
  The line extending beyond Rumoi Station is cut off in the middle, but used to continue to Masume Station.

Route Information

• Section: Rumoi Line Fukagawa-Rumoi (in-bound line and out-bound lines)
• Total length: 50.1 km (one way)
• Number of Stations: 12
• Security equipment: ATS-SN

Train Schedules That Can Be Operated

Inbound Line
• Train Number：4920D
• Type/destination: Local Train to Fukagawa
• Section where you can drive: Rumoi(05:49)→Fukagawa(06:44)
• Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
• Automatic announcement: Yes
• Remarks: Owada, Fujiyama, and Horonuka Stations are passed.
• Train Number：4922D
• Type/destination: Local Train to Fukagawa
• Section where you can drive: Rumoi(06:47)→Fukagawa(07:49)
• Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
• Automatic announcement: Yes
• Remarks: Stops at all stations.
• Train Number：4924D
• Type/destination: Local Train to Asahikawa *The section that can be operated is up to Fukagawa Station on the way.
• Section where you can drive: Rumoi(09:04)→Fukagawa(10:00)
• Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
• Automatic announcement: Yes
• Remarks: Owada Station and Fujiyama Station are passed.
• Train Number：4926D
• Type/destination: Local Train to Fukagawa
• Section where you can drive: Rumoi(12:18)→Fukagawa(13:13)
• Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
• Automatic announcement: Yes
• Remarks: Mappu station and Kita-chippubetsu Station are passed.
  
  Outbound Line
• Train Number：回5921D
• Type/destination: Not In Service to Rumoi
• Section where you can drive: Fukagawa(04:53)→Rumoi(05:39)
• Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
• Automatic announcement: None
• Remarks: Non-stop between Fukagawa and Rumoi
• Train Number：4921D
• Type/destination: Local Train to Rumoi
• Section where you can drive: Fukagawa(05:44)→Rumoi(06:36)
• Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
• Automatic announcement: Yes
• Remarks: Kita-ichiyan Station, Chippubetsu Station, Kita-Chippubetsu Station, Mappu Station, Ebishima Station, Horonuka Station, and Fujiyama Station are passed.
• Train Number：4923D
• Type/destination: Local Train to Rumoi
• Section where you can drive: Fukagawa(07:59)→Rumoi(08:55)
• Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
• Automatic announcement: Yes
• Remarks: Kita-Chippubetsu Station and Mappu Station are passed.
• Train Number：4925D
• Type/destination: Local Train to Rumoi
• Section where you can drive: Fukagawa(11:10)→Rumoi(12:07)
• Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
• Automatic announcement: Yes
• Remarks: Kita-Chippubetsu Station is passed.
• Train Number：4929D
• Type/destination: Local Train to Rumoi
• Section where you can drive: Fukagawa(16:08)→Rumoi(17:07)
• Type of train: Series Kiha54-500, 1 car
• Automatic announcement: Yes
• Remarks: Stops at all stations.