Suggestion: London Waterloo to Basingstoke - 1983 455/8 - Stopping 4VEP - Semi fast 4REP - Fast 4TC - For extending REPs, or working in push pull 33/1 - Freight and push pull The route would finally bring the iconic London Waterloo into the game, whilst also providing a completely new experience for players and filling a vital gap in the game's railway history. With a 33/0 already in the game, three units being similar and mk1 based, the stock would hopefully not even be too much of a burden to develop! What would be fun and unique for players: The amount of compatibility between rolling stock would allow for some very creative and unique scenarios. 33/1s could work both freight and push pull trains with 4TCs or broken REPs and VEPs. 4REPs could work alone or with the addition of a 4TC for two different driving experiences on faster services. The 455/8, the mk1 based units and the 33/1 would all drive incredibly different to each other, only adding to the already impressive variety of gameplay. Expansion: The expansion possibilities for this route would be extensive, with many other trains running over this route around the same time. 4SUBs were just being phased out, so could easily supplement the 455/8. There could even be the possibility of other locomotives, such as the 73 and 50. The 73 would also be compatible with the mk1 based stock, but would be unique in being an electro diesel. The 50 is then something completely different to the rest, running loco hauled trains via Basingstoke towards Devon! Conclusion: I believe this route would allow for very extensive and varied gameplay, whilst also filling a large gap in the what the game has to offer, providing endless fresh and repeatable gameplay for players on a very iconic route. https://flic.kr/p/axyWmK
I sense a return to the Southern region, there hasn't been a route in that region for a while. I imagine the TSW6 route will be GWR, but there's a decent chance of there being a stand alone route being set in the South.
