Route Northern City & Hertford Loop Lines: Stevenage - London Kings Cross & Moorgate

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  1. vboynton#5128

    vboynton#5128 Active Member

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    I’m currently aware of the new ECML route coming to the game and fine with the fact the Class 91 isn’t included as it’s a pioneer of a train so it deserves it’s own DLC however I find it almost ‘weird’ that there is no commuter style GN train to serve the littler stations on the line such as a Class 717 so that means I suggest this route.

    Stations:

    Stevenage
    Watton - At - Stone
    Hertford North
    Bayford
    Cuffley
    Crews Hill
    Gordon Hill
    Enfield Chase
    Grange Park
    Winchmore Hill
    Palmers Green
    Bowes Park
    Alexandra Palace
    Hornsey
    Harringay
    Finsbury Park
    London King’s Cross
    Drayton Park
    Highbury & Islington
    Essex Road
    Old Street
    Moorgate

    Fleet:

    Modern Day:

    Class 717

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    Backdated:

    Class 313

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    That’s all from me today but can dovetail or ats please consider either this route or a loco DLC for the Class 717 as the route is going to feel dull without it on either Hertford or Welwyn services and I’m really surprised (unlike the 91) this train weren’t included as it’s a core part of it for realism as no chance on earth would you see a 700 or 387 complete these services personally I believe ATS has overlooked the commuter services for the ECML and jumped straight to Express & Semi Fast and it has upset me even as a person who prefers northern traction but that’s all Thank you :)
     
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  2. Folup1372#8582

    Folup1372#8582 Well-Known Member

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    Yes, Agreed As the ECML Is coming to TSW the Northern City Line would be a great Extension and will provide a lot of variety with the ECML for anyone who wants to do Express services or commuter services
     
  3. vboynton#5128

    vboynton#5128 Active Member

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    Exactly thank you and I just found it weird how it didn’t come with a brand new train (not the 91 like) such as a Class 717 as the current game has nothing realistic to stand in for said services so it going to feel empty at stations like New Southgate as I’m pretty sure only Welwyn services stop there which are predominantly run by 717’s :)
     
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  4. Folup1372#8582

    Folup1372#8582 Well-Known Member

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    Maybe they have got it written down for Future Plans but they don't want to announce that just yet..
    Who Knows?
     
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  5. blibbles#5319

    blibbles#5319 Well-Known Member

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    I was extremely dissappointed with the motive power offering for ECML South (unless there's still stuff unannounced) so this is a must considering some of the stations on ECML South are gonna have next to no traffic unless a 717 comes to the game.
     
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  6. vboynton#5128

    vboynton#5128 Active Member

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    Exactly exactly they looked at the express side of things which I do think it’s ignorant but I suppose I’ll have to deal for now
     
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  7. 85hertz

    85hertz Well-Known Member

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    To be honest they could cut KX and just focus on Moorgate to Stevenage to potentially simplify the TT. Assuming it's set in the same year it just would be duplicating services from KX - PET no?
     
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