Summary: New Tidbits Of Info On Future Dlcs!

honestly this is a far fetch, but if a 700 gets added to BML/SEHS an ECML or MML south is definitely in the pipeline maybe it might come as a Thameslink bundle where you can do DC/AC runs with the 700, but this is speculation

 

ECML South would be by far the most logical choice regarding existing rolling stock - this is especially considering with Great Northern using some GX-branded 387s!

Great Northern 387s seen at Peterborough in 2022 All photos taken by myself

 

Good point and for the 387/2 it has quicker acceleration on 25kv 50hz OHLE just like the 395 when running on OHLE. If ECML south gets made 387/2 Great Northern in GX colours as your commuter train to King's Lynn player control end at Hitchin all the way player control end at Peterborough from King's Cross. The same thing with Class 700/1 700/0 running King's Cross to PBO just like 387/2 new builds Class 800 802 & 801.

 

what about the non stop trains to cambridge, maybe we either get a cambridge branch, hertford loop or northern city line

 

We might be getting a loco bundle announcement (Monday) and stream (Tuesday) next week. JD mentioned it at the end of the Niddertalbahn stream.

 

ECML South would be more logical if we are getting a Class 700, although most services running to Peterborough/Cambridge are the Class 700/1 I believe. It would be preferable if the /1 was added later to a Class 700 DLC, meaning we don't have to pay twice for essentially the same train if the /0 is only for SEHS.

I rather we had loco DLCs that layer across multiple routes with all variants included for a higher price, than various different versions of locos/multiple units for individual routes. Given the recent Acela DLC layers onto two routes, I suspect a Class 700 would layer onto more than one route (or at least whenever BML is better optimised or an ECML/MML South route appears).

 

the acela came with a route , same thing could happen w the 700

 

Hopefully so, with an upgrade to London Commuter like what happened to Boston-Providence. Although for ECML South you would need something for the express services, and I doubt we'll get a Class 700 and something like a Class 800 at the same time (happy to be proved wrong of course!).

 

we definitely can, don’t rule it out, unless they backdate the ECML pre azuma times

 

One other thing from the stream was the suggestion that there will be plenty more opportunities to layer in the 628 in the future. This isn't really a big shock, since having put in place the groundwork for 90s German routes, the suggestion there are more in the pipeline makes sense. Personally, based on LFR and NID I'm certainly happy to see more as and when.

 

I think what should be seriously considered if there were ever an EMCL South would be the need for a Class 717 - certainly needed for the southern portion of the route between Finsbury Park and Stevenage for all the relevant Great Northern services. This would also solve such an issue as the 717 would be the new train, while the 700 could just be an updated /1 variant.

 

Given the similarities with the Class 700, I would imagine making a Class 717 would be slightly easier than building one from scratch as you'll already have the bodyshell and some interior fittings to work with.

 

So what’s is left from this the original list?

 

Actually, the Acela trainset was a separate loco dlc, though you needed an existing route ( BPE and/or NYT ) to make it useful.

 

Preston-Blackpool, AAE and CB (assuming Peak Forest is PFV, if not that would be left as well).

 

Not sure what AAE can be but CB might be Cardiff/Bristol

 

Cardiff- Bristol is 44,9 miles long.this Was in Roadmap article( JT) new route

 

Anyone got an idea what AAE could possibly be ???. I honestly can’t think of anything. Was also thinking CB could have been City Bahn ?.

 

Or Cardiff - Bristol???

 

What trains was on Cardiff- Bristol in era 1951- 1990?

 

Aberdeen to Arbroath Express

 

Remember that both CB and AAE have not had their codes revealed at this point so power modes are currently impossible to ascertain. Not necessarily UK routes either. I do like the idea of both Cardiff-Bristol and Aberdeen-Arbroath Express though.

 

I think those of those routes might be able to use the 158

 

how about abberdeen abroath edinbrugh for aee

 

Interesting tips, but that would be how many British routes in relatively quick succession?
MML, Blackpool, PFV for Peak Forest, CB for Cardiff, AAE for Aberdeen? Where is the rest of the world?

At least one of these two (CB and AAE) has to be for US or DE route.

 

Some of these are from 3rd party devs who have experience in making uk content in tsc. And these routes aren't all releasing at the same time.

 

If we follow history next US route would be a freight route most likely late summer/early fall. Next US passenger route late winter 2024

 

Could AAE or CB be the Union works/ ATS plans? So early that they don't even have proper details yet?

 

That’s a good point. Could well be. Also if CB was Cardiff - Bristol that would be the first TSW route to have you cross into another Country. Something that TSW Hasn’t done yet and have always wanted to see.

 

If we're counting, I make it overall:

UK: 17 ( incl. upcoming )
Ger: 13
NA: 12

Whether they're DTG or its partners is irrelevent. DTG is the publisher. They all look the same on the UI.

North America should be up next.

 

Yeah... it'd cross the border between the UK and the UK, both sides using exact same signalling and safety systems, and largely the same trains too...

 

Germany actually has 12.
Switzerland makes up the other 2.
And of course, the lone french route.

I would rather another French or Swiss route.

 

Yep. Fair enough. I’d love to see a route like Germany into France or something.

 

That got me thinking. I would certainly lay down some cash for the "Adirondack " from NYC to Montreal.
Much too long for TSW of course.

 

I had a thought regarding the DLC marked AAE. Could this possibly be Metropolitan Line from Amersham to Aldgate? Possibly the Alan Thompson entry into the franchise?

 

does anyone know what’s going on with SteamDB ie what’s happening with certain depots

 

So maybe the fife circle Line from Edinburgh to Aberdeen rolling stock class 68,170,158

 

Yes please, though more likely to be Just Trains as they built the TSC version. Just hope if it is and whoever does it, they leave out those cruppy timer signals which SPAD you halfway down the platform.

 

Fife circle would be amazing in TSW

 

It would. I really hope it comes. Like REALLY hope lol.

 

That means we are seeing pictures of the forth Bridge on the loading screen just like how the train simulator classic version gets a winning shot of that bridge for contest.

 

Would rather have Edinburgh-Dundee at least.

 

That would be a wild route, I’d love to see that. Absolutely adore Bakerloo and sometimes feel I’m one of the only players that do so

That said, this would be an insanely challenging route for any new developer. The timetable, scenery, amount of stations and obviously completely new train…

 

After the new timetable the bakerloo became one of my favorite routes. Joe did an incredible job and it shows how important a good timetable is.

 

Worth noting we still have AAE and CB left from the leaked list. Wonder if the new Manchester route or German loco might fit these abbreviations!

 

And Preston to Blackpool

 

i have a feeling that it’s either JTs route or was proposed instead of glossop line but glossop went through instead

 

Yes that could be a good point it could have been DTG's route. They would have had to create a unit for it though. In some ways I would have preferred Preston to Blackpool but I don't think any trains just run between the two, at least Hadfield is a complete route in itself.

There are many reasons to think it is the JT route but the route mileage doesn't add up unless you include the Fleetwood line but that closed in 1970 and I can't see JT going back that far.

 

i would’ve much preferred it especially if it came with a 319 or something, but hey ho. and i believe there are shuttles between blackpool north and preston ran by mostly 319/769s

 

The Fleetwood line was open as far as Burn Naze (ie most of it) until the mid 90s for ICI freight.