Train Simulator: East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough Route Add-On
Разработчик: Dovetail Games
Описание
The East Coast Main Line was originally built by three railway companies in the mid-1800s – the North British Railway, North Eastern Railway and Great Northern Railway - each constructing their own section but with the intention of linking up to form a through route from London to Scotland, later to become known as the East Coast Main Line.
The full ECML covers 393 miles (632km) from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh, passing through Peterborough, Doncaster, York, Darlington and Newcastle. It forms a key artery on the eastern side of the UK and broadly runs parallel to the A1 trunk road. Classed as a high speed line, as it mostly meets the speed criteria of 125mph (201km/h), the route handles cross-country, commuter and local passenger services, and is a primary route for heavy tonnage of freight traffic between the north and south of the UK.
Electrification of the route was authorised in 1984 and work began in 1985. The first electrified section between London and Leeds opened for operational trials in 1988, and was the fastest main line in the UK until the opening of High Speed 1 in 2003.
The route for Train Simulator takes in the 76 mile (122 km) section of the ECML from London to Peterborough. Starting out at the busy London King’s Cross station, a large hub for long distance and outer-suburban services, the route winds its way slowly out of the sprawling Capital and, passing Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace.
As the route opens up into Hertfordshire, the four track line passes through Potters Bar, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin, before terminating in Peterborough. Significant landmarks along the route also include the striking Alexandra Palace, the Emirates Stadium (home to Arsenal Football Club), Digswell Viaduct, Gasworks Tunnel at King’s Cross, Copenhagen Tunnels, Bounds Green train maintenance depot, and Peterborough’s large freight yard and Post Office depot.
Also included with the route is the popular High Speed Train, complete with Class 43 locomotives and full coach consist, and the commuter Class 365 EMU in First Capital Connect livery, a train which is seen on outer-suburban services between London, Peterborough and beyond.
Whether you are looking for high speed running or the more serene stopping commuter services along the route of the famous Flying Scotsman, the East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough route for Train Simulator is filled with challenging drives and magnificent scenery across the UK’s capital and Home Counties.
Twelve Scenarios For the Route
- Peterborough Nene Sidings Departure Tutorial
- King’s Cross Empty Stock Tutorial
- Peterborough Southbound Stopper
- North to Hitchin
- Welwyn Garden City – Down Slow from London (Part 1)
- Welwyn Garden City – Back Up to London (Part 2)
- Back to Bounds Green
- The Staff Train
- In a Hurry
- Morning commute to Stevenage
- Southbound to Kings Cross
- The 801 at 08:01
More scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why don’t you check it out now!
Key Features
- 76 mile (122km) East Coast Main Line route from London King’s Cross to Peterborough
- Landmarks including Alexandra Palace, Emirates Stadium, Digswell Viaduct, Gasworks Tunnel at King’s Cross, Copenhagen Tunnels and Bounds Green train maintenance depot
- Freight yards and Post Office depot at Peterborough
- High Speed Train (HST), including Class 43 locomotives and full coach consist
- Class 365 EMU in First Capital Connect livery
- Hitachi Class 801 EMU prototype
- Scenarios for the route
- Quick Drive compatible
- Download size: 1,542mb
Поддерживаемые языки: english
Системные требования
Windows
- OS *: Windows® Vista / 7 / 8
- Processor: 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo (3.2 GHz Core 2 Duo recommended), AMD Athlon MP (multiprocessor variant or comparable processors)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB with Pixel Shader 3.0 (AGP PCIe only)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c compatible
- Additional Notes: Quicktime Player is required for playing the videos
Отзывы пользователей
Very good, is what I have to say about this DLC, it is simply beautiful, It contains 3 trains, HST, BR Class 801 and Class 365 in First livery, the route is the first part of the ECML From London Kings cross and peterbourgh (77 Miles) the stations are very well detailed, also the route supports Quick Drive
Things I didn't like:
-The HST should have a real-life livery, and the one it has in the DLC in my opinion is very ugly and that the HST only has one stage, I don't like it
-Class 801 has the same problem as HST: A HORRIBLE LIVERY, but Class 801 fortunately has more scenarios than HST
-Another small problem with the route is that some platforms are a bit small, so the Class 365 doesn't fit completely, but it's something that doesn't affect the experience much.(This problem is only with Double Class 365)
Things I liked:
-The three trains that the route contains are incredible with impeccable sound effects and very detailed cabins and interiors.
-All the Stations are very well detailed
-The route has a very good distance and is not boring.
-It has a very low price for what the route contains, for only 10USD you get one of the best British TSC routes
Very good DLC I recommend it for fans of the ECML and fans of British routes
Good route fun to play. The HST is a pretty good train the 801 not so much. If you get this route for the class 801 there is only 1 livery which is the full white and the model isn't so great.
[h3]GOD
[h2]Where do I begin?
The route itself is great. The trains... Not so much.
[h2]The Route
Okay so the scenery is good. The station models are good apart from Kings Cross which is outdated (the route is 11 years old so that's to be expected...). The OHLE is alright. I think that's all I have to say about the route
[h2]The Trains..
These trains are made of crap. The sounds on each one of them don't sound anything like the real thing. The HST is reused as always. The class 365 is probably the best of the bunch. The model is alright and the sounds... meh. Right. The 801...
Model = meh Sounds = Crap = Interior = Okay. That's it for this route!
I'm just gonna say I only got this route for the Class 800 - 803 Enhancement Pack by Armstrong Powerhouse to use on Western Mainlines (You need the enhancement pack if your gonna drive the 801).
[h2] Overall Rating:
[h3]7/10
[h1]Would recommend!
Hi i just purchased the ECML London to Peterborough route and i was wondering where i contact DTG for the Class 801 please?
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Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | Dovetail Games |
| Платформы | Windows |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 16.01.2025 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 80% положительных (35) |