Back in September we reviewed Train Sim World 5 from Dovetail Games. And now we’re back with the news the developers have released a brand new add-on route, West Coast Main Line: Preston – Carlisle. This DLC covers almost 100 miles of track between Preston and Carlisle. Alongside this is the inclusion of Lancaster and the coastal Morecambe Branch Line.
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The journey encompasses the dramatic rural scenery seen through this part of the northwest, including the challenge of Shap Summit at 279m above sea level. Landmark buildings at Lancaster, Carlisle and Preston Station have been recreated as per their condition in the late 1980s. Era accuracy has also stretched to the M6 Motorway. Keep an eye out for the retro traffic at Tebay!
This route, developed by Partner Programme Developer Just Trains, harks back to a time of BR Blue and various locomotive hauled operations. Star of the route is the introduction of a new locomotive to the game: the Class 87. Other previously featured loco’s also being included are the Class 47, 08 and 101 DMU.
New carriages and wagons get hauled by a busy and varied timetable, allowing players to operate many different kinds of train from the era. Those with other compatible Add-ons in their collection can also add more classic diesels to the timetable like the Class 45 or steam locomotives like Flying Scotsman.
Key Features:
- Collectible mint cake and posters
- WCML route from Preston to Carlisle, as it was in 1986. Including Carlisle Kingmoor, Carnforth Steamtown and the Morecambe branch, totalling nearly 100 miles
- BR Class 87/0 electric locomotive in BR Blue and InterCity Executive liveries
- BR Class 47/4 diesel locomotive in BR Blue, Large Logo and InterCity Executive liveries
- BR Class 08 diesel shunter in 5 variations of BR Blue livery
- BR Class 101 DMU in BR Blue/Grey livery
- BR Mk3a & Mk1 NHA coaches in BR Blue/Grey and InterCity Executive liveries
- BR Mk2a coaches in BR Blue/Grey livery
- FFA/FGA container flats and BBA steel wagons
- Highly detailed, feature-rich, driving cabs
- True-to-life performance, suspension and handling
- A variety of Scenarios and an authentic Timetable, including Conductor Mode
- A selection of Route Tasks to complete
- Explore the route and trains in Free Roam
- Hop between WCML Preston – Carlisle and Blackpool Branches (available separately) on foot
- Livery Designer, Formation Designer and Scenario Planner compatible. Share your creations with the Creators Club
Train Sim World 5: West Coast Main Line: Preston – Carlisle route add-on is available for Xbox One/Series X|S, PlayStation 4/5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for £32.99.
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