Hi, just wanted to share some pics of my in development route for Train Sim Classic Kirkstall Forge by MaxTracks posted Nov 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM Bingley by MaxTracks posted Nov 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM Bradford Forster Sq by MaxTracks posted Nov 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM It's an upcoming payware route that represents the line from Leeds to Skipton, Ilkley and Bradford Forster Square, as well as the freight-only branch to Rylstone quarry. The total route length is over 45 miles of track/scenery and features all 19 stations as detailed custom assets. Shipley by MaxTracks posted Nov 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM Skipton by MaxTracks posted Nov 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM Rylstone Quarry by MaxTracks posted Nov 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM The route has been in the making for over a year and a half, working with some incredibly talented developers (many previously known for their work on ATS routes), and is now in the final stages of development working towards a release in the near future. Guiseley by MaxTracks posted Nov 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM Ben Rhydding by MaxTracks posted Nov 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM Keighley by MaxTracks posted Nov 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM Salts Mill by MaxTracks posted Nov 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM The only requirement for the route is DTG Huddersfield Line (Manchester Leeds) and optionally, AP Sky/Weather, Signalling and Foliage Enhancement packs. The route comes with an AI-only (non-driveable) Class 333 EMU, although I'm developing a driveable version to follow up as part of a future standalone release of this train.
There's things to like about TSW, no doubt, but we still thought there was way more that can yet be done with TS classic! Plus, people have a lot of routes and stock in their TS classic collection already, and given all the variety of workings on this route we didn't want to be limited by what's available (or not) for TSW - where's the fun of an Airedale line if you can't run a 91 set down it, or a 60 with aggregate hoppers, or railtours with 50s or steam? At least that's my logic. I'm sure TSW will continue to grow in terms of stock and collection, but there's plenty of life left in TSC in my eyes.
I've been following the progress of this on your FB page and on streams, I am staggered at the level of detail and atmosphere captured in this route. What an incredible job by you and the team. Can't wait for it to be released!
Will this be published directly by yourself, via someone else (JustTrains/Alan Thomson/someone else) or on Steam?
It will be published through the ATS site - it both uses and contributes assets to the ATS common library. As such, expect a discount for ATS subscribers, but either way the price will be around the expected mark for a payware route (final number TBC)
I'm sorry to hear that, the ATS lads are great guys, I've worked with them for years and they've been very good to work with. (I also was one of the main developers of the ATS Chat Moss route). I pursued this project on my own time and money but it'll be published through ATS as it uses their common asset library. You won't need an ATS subscription to buy it, but those that do have one will get a discount. I know there's some strong opinions on ATS out there as the subscription model has been controversial, fair enough. But I hope people will look past any vendettas and see we all just want cool stuff in the sim
