The three-car train was converted in November 1989 at JR East's Koriyama Works from former KiHa 58 series diesel cars to become the KiHa 59 series Gracia Joyful Train set for use on special charter services in the Sendai area and north east of Japan [REF].
The Kogane trainset was withdrawn from service on 26 December 2010,[REF] and was subsequently shipped to the Philippines.