DLC No. 15 "JR Hokkaido Rumoi Line" is now available!

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator.
Thank you for your patience, we have started to distribute the 15th DLC, "JR Hokkaido Rumoi Line" today, March 26 (Tuesday)!

[h3]About the Route[/h3]
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.

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[h3]Points of Appeal[/h3]
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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!

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[h3]Route Information[/h3]

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

[h3]Train schedules that can be operated[/h3]

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.

[h3]International sales price: US$69.99[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2889350/JR_____54500/?beta=0

[h3]The following features have been added and modified for the release of the DLC.[/h3]

[Common]

Hiding the mouse cursor during driving
Mouse cursor is hidden during driving, except in the pause screen.
Fixed the effect of HUD text
Further modifications to HUD text effects based on user feedback.
The noise of footsteps during station stops has been modified to make the sound less noticeable.

【Keihin-Tohoku Negishi Line, Yamanote Line DLC】

Changed the color of the diamond-shaped mark to a color that is easier to identify when it overlaps the bar of the stop position target.

[Senseki Line DLC]

Implementation of crossing sound during station stops
Target: Yamoto station

[Oito Line DLC]

Implementation of crossing sound during station stop
Target: Shimatakamatsu station, Minami-Toyoshina station, Hosono station, Shinano-Matsukawa station, Azumi-Kutsukake station, Minami-Omachi station, Shinano-Kizaki station, Inao station.

[Takasaki Line DLC]

Correction of running sound when passing a railroad bridge
Fixed an issue where the running sound of a steel bridge was being played on a concrete bridge after departing Akabane Station.

[h3]If you like this update and the Takasaki Line DLC, we would appreciate your review ratings.
Your reviews are the driving force behind our work.
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We will continue to update the software based on the reviews and comments we receive.

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