Background and overview
In 2000, JR Kyushu remodeled 787 series intercity electric multiple unit
train for the use on deluxe excursion named "36 plus 3" running
a complete circuit of Kyushu over a five-day period. They consist of two
corridor coaches, one compartment coach with buffet, one lounge car, and
two open plan 1st class coaches overseen by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka.
Car body
Their bodies keep original window arrangement excepting some windows of
moro787-363 and kumoro786-363 were filled by the plates by welding and
are painted in black metallic with a "36 plus 3" logo splashed
everywhere. Rollsigns on the body side were changed into full-colour LED
indicators. Furthermore, buffet area of saroshi787-363 converted from saha787-202
which was converted from compartment coach with buffet is rebuilt by using
original construction for buffet and saroshi787-363 was completely turned
in order to improve flow line.
Bogies
Their powered bogies, DT400K, were carried from those of 787 series EMU. However, their trailer bodies were carried from those of 787 series EMU with larger diameter shafts due to heavier bodies than original and classified into TR400KA.
Accommodation
Kumoro787-363 (Car's No.1)
Three additional 4-seat compartments separated by lattice screens in addition to an original existing compartment are located with the floor covered with tatami mats. Each compartment is equipped with a three-seater sofa, a chair, and a wooden table, featuring wooden coffered ceiling and wooden framed windows with muntin lattice screen for providing composed texture by using walnut.
Moro786-363 (Car's No.2)
Three 6-seat compartments having a large wooden table at the centre and one 2-seat universal access compartment having the wooden counter table at the windows and two wooden chairs facing windows are located featuring wooden coffered ceiling and wooden framed windows with muntin lattice screen for providing bright and expansive space by using maple. Conductor rooms, a western style toilet and a universal access toilet are also located.
Saroshi787-363 (Car's No.3)
Six 2-seat compartments diverted from 4-seat compartments of class sahashi787-363 and a buffet with a dome shaped ceiling painted in white and total 5 refrigerators and freezers are located. Lattice screens the part of which can vertically slide to open are fitted the windows in a buffet with. Bronze plates are used for the floor, the counter table, and the kitchen, and aluminum plates are sued for wainscot panels in a buffet. It is equipped with a battery under its floor, supplying electricity for the refrigerators and freezers while electricity is not supplied through the current feeder.
Saro787-363 (Car's No.4)
It is a lounge car named "Multi car" with a small kitchen featuring luminous ceiling having wooden coffer painted in white, luminous walls fitted on the side walls at the centre and at the large display. It is also used for experiences and events inside the train. Two western style toilets are also located.
Moro787-363 (Car's No.5)
It is an open coach having reclining seating with 1+2 abreast. The ceiling,
luggage rack, and floor are covered with sliced veneers.
Kumoro786-363 (Car's No.6)
It is an open coach having reclining seating with 1+2 abreast and its floor
is covered with tatami mats. The ceiling, luggage rack, and floor are covered
with sliced veneers.
Operations
They entered "36 plus 3" intercity services on 16 October, 2020. |
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