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Dovetail Games Train Sim World Is Coming To The Greatest Gathering

Discussion in 'Dovetail Live Article Discussion' started by DTG Jamie, Jun 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

  1. DTG Jamie

    DTG Jamie Community Manager Staff Member

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    We're excited to announce our attendance at The Greatest Gathering, the largest temporary gathering of trains and rail-related exhibits in a generation!
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    Image Credit: Alstom
    The event takes place between Friday 1 and Sunday 3 August as part of this year’s Railway 200 celebrations.

    This three-day, sold-out festival at train manufacturer Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works, will feature more than 50 iconic vehicles from the past, present and future of the railways and marks the first time in almost 50 years that the rolling stock factory has been open to the general public.

    Dovetail Games will be appearing in the event’s STEM Hub with two booths hosting Train Sim World for members of the public to enjoy. This space is designed to be both immersive and interactive, with a focus on inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders by showcasing the breadth of disciplines that power the railway industry.
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    A line-up of train and locomotive classes scheduled to feature at the real-world event, as depicted in Train Sim World.
    Train Sim World 5 features the Avanti West Coast Class 390 Pendolino, which is one of the trains attending the event. Additional content features Derby Litchurch Lane Works (visible in Midland Main Line), LMS Jubliee locomotives and the iconic HST, which are also attending.

    Two consoles will be available to play at the stand and keen visitors will also be able to play using a converted professional train driver training simulator with a Class 700 style control desk and real train controls. Additional independent simulators will be at the event utilising Dovetail Games software.

    Matt Peddlesden, Executive Producer At Dovetail Games:

    'We’re thrilled to be taking part in this once-in-a-generation railway event and sharing the passion, history and love for trains with visitors through our world-leading simulation title.'

    Andy Butters, Managing Director of Derby Litchurch Lane Works at Alstom:

    'It’s a pleasure to welcome Dovetail Games to Litchurch Lane for The Greatest Gathering. Their presence in the STEM Hub brings a dynamic, interactive dimension to the event – one that perfectly complements our mission to delight railfans and inspire the next generation of railway innovators. As the UK’s only end-to-end train manufacturing site, it’s a privilege to open our doors and showcase the future of rail alongside such passionate partners.'

    The Greatest Gathering takes place 1 – 3 August 2025. Tickets are sold out.

    If you already have tickets, make sure you pop over and say hi! We look forward to seeing you there.
     
    DTG Jamie, Jun 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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  2. DB628

    DB628 Well-Known Member

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    Class 50 from DTG :D;)
     
    DB628, Jun 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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  3. matthewgoddard510

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    Can’t wait to come to this myself as got a ticket! So excited!
    How much of the Dovetail team be there? DTG Matt
     
    matthewgoddard510, Jun 3, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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    There was a Class 50 that was being done earlier in TSW. No news on what happened to it.

    Hentis
     
    antony.henley, Jun 3, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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    Hopefully looking forward to meeting the man himself DTG Matt on Sunday! :)
     
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    tft#6439, Jun 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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  6. Agent Qracle RUS

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    My heart skipped a beat... but this is just an exhibition (exclusively for the British)
     
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    This is absolutely awesome DTG Jamie bringing the game to lots of new people who would never have thought about a simulator but fit the segment nicely.
     
    paul.pavlinovich, Jun 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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  8. DTG Jamie

    DTG Jamie Community Manager Staff Member

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    Yes will be a lot of people there, 10,000 each day and the line up of engines so far looks fantastic
     
    DTG Jamie, Jun 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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    How many of the Dovetail be going Jamie? Be great to meet you all
     
    matthewgoddard510, Jun 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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    The Class 50 would be cool to see. If we get the Settle & Carlisle Line, the Class 50 "Hoover" would be perfect for passenger services on the line. The LNER A4 Pacific would also be awesome to see too.
     
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    Pain this is in England again, like damn I would kill for a event like this in Scotland
     
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    Would be nice if this was the catalyst to add a Class 50 to the game.
     
    OldVern, Jun 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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    Wouldn't it just. The Class 50 has been a favorite of mine ever since it was part of the Settle-Carlisle in MSTS.

    DTG should be building routes and locos like this in addition to the inevitable bus stop commuter routes it's so fond of.
     
    Crosstie, Jun 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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    They won't though. They are just Chasing the money now. It's down to third parties like Just Trains to give us the routes we want.
     
    marcsharp2, Jun 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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    I’ll see you there on the Sunday :)
     
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    I think you'll find that giving customers what they want is how most successful businesses make money.
     
    Quentin, Jun 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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    Yes, and ignoring a large chunk of customers just to focus on one section is how they tend to lose money.
     
    marcsharp2, Jun 5, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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