East Coast Mainline: North East - V1.4 Released

Following a challenging 2016 so far, I am pleased to announce that V1.4 of East Coast Mainline: North East is now available for download.

Unfortunately, it still does not include the full extension to Leeds but does include the not

insignificant 17 mile section between York and East Garforth. Following the good progress made last year, this is obviously not where I wanted to be with the route, but following the death of my mother earlier this year, at some point I inexpicably replaced all backups with the files from the workshop version, meaning I lost the majority of work between York and Leeds, along with some other bits and pieces that I had been working on. What has been released today has been an attempt to rescue the project somewhat and it should still prove as a reminder to the vision I still have for this route.

The new 17 mile section features Colton Junction where the ECML diverges towards Doncaster, as well as the stations at Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Micklefield and East Garforth. Scenery is completed in full throughout and although scenery has been trimmed back in areas where there are cuttings and the surrounding scenery cannot actually be seen, this has no impact on visuals when driving from the cab or from near the train.

As well as the original requirements of the East Coast Main Line (Newcastle to York) and Great Eastern Main Line (London to Ipswich), the route also now requires the AP Station Pack. Although this pack isn't available to download, it is included with a large number of popular routes available on Steam.

The update can be downloaded by following this link.

New Repaints Uploaded

I have just uploaded two new repaints to the DPSimulation website courtesy of Richard Fletcher.

Both utilising wagons included with the EWS & Freightliner Class 08s pack, these wagons depict the ZCV Clam and ZBA Rudd in Dutch livery.

Along with these new wagons, the EMT Class 158 which was already available on the site has been updated.

These downloads can be found in the wagons and DMU section of Richard's page by following this link.

AGA Class 321 Packs

I have just uploaded two new repaints to the DPSimulation website courtesy of Richard Fletcher.

Utilising the First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU from Steam, these two packs depict the class in Abellio Greater Anglia livery in both red and blue door variations.

These packs can be downloaded from the EMU section of Richard's page by following this link.

 

Class 27 BR Green/Yellow

I have just a new repaint to the DPSimulation website, courtesy of Richard Fletcher.

Utilising the Class 27 locomotive available from Steam, this repaint depicts the class in BR Green with different variations of yellow end.

This download can be found in the locomotives section of Richard's page by following this link.

Two New Repaints Uploaded

I have just uploaded two new repaints to the DPSimulation website, courtesy of Richard Fletcher.

The first is a repaint of the Gatwick Express Class 73 into Intercity Mainline livery.

Secondly is a repaint pack containing several variations of the Megafret wagon included in WCML Trent Valley.

These downloads can be found in the locomotives and wagons section of Richard's page by following this link.

 

Glorious Devon Exeter to Plymouth 1958 - Now Released!!

The eagerly anticipated route from Team GD60 which consists of Tristan Peat & Mike Traves, plus help and reference from many members of the community.

The section of the former Great Western Railway that runs across the South Devon Banks to Plymouth from Exeter and its branch to Kingswear is one of the most famous and picturesque locations in England that has captured many people's hearts.

“Glorious Devon” recreates the area as it would have looked in the late 1950's, pre-1964 after which the Beaching changes took effect. Significant research has been undertaken to achieve the closest possible authenticity, recreated in digital, for the Rail Simulator game. A period of great transition for Britain's railways, from much loved steam traction – Manors, Halls, Castles and Kings, to early classic diesel hydraulics – Hymeks, Warships and Westerns. Colour light signals were just making an appearance around Plymouth and the diesel shop at Laira was in the first stage of construction. The iconic Intercity House at Plymouth North Road station had yet to be built.

Glorious Devon offers great potential for scenario writing, from local passenger services, to inter-regional expresses to London, the Midlands and beyond. Although the location is predominately rural, freight services were varied too, including coal distribution, livestock, milk, fruit, fish and china clay.

There is much to discover, from rail connected docks to stations long since closed but now brought back to life.

The route comes with several excellent scenarios. Please read all documentation included with the download for reference to requirements for both the route and scenarios.

Enjoy Glorious Devon!

The route can be downloaded by following this link.