Out Now Thameslink Class 700/0 Out Now!

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  1. DTG Alex

    DTG Alex Senior Community Manager Staff Member

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    Master the Capital Connector across Southeastern Highspeed with the long-awaited release of the Thameslink Class 700/0 - available from today on all platforms for £12.99/€15.99/$16.99.



    Read our 'Thameslink Class 700/0 Out Now' article for more information and details!

    Class 700 Walkaround Video



    Class 700 Preview Stream
    If you missed our preview of the Class 700 featuring insights from our Product Marketing Coordinator James, you can go back and view the Railfan TV team on Twitch, YouTube and Facebook.



    Class 700 Manual
    https://storage.googleapis.com/media-dtl-storage/manuals/TSW3 Class 700 Manual V1.0 ENG.pdf


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    The Route – Southeastern Highspeed
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    Train Sim World 3: Southeastern Super Starter Pack
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    If you’re new to Train Sim World 3, or haven’t played the Southeastern Highspeed route before, then the Southeastern Starter Pack provides the perfect introduction to this busy part of Kent. As well as the Training Center to hone your skills and the Southeastern Highspeed route (since extended for Train Sim World 3) you gain access to all the appropriate loco Add-ons and over 600 services to operate!
    • Class 395 ‘Javelin’ Southeastern services along HS1 between London, Ashford & Faversham
    • Class 375 Southeastern services between Rochester – Faversham
    • Class 465 Southeastern services between Dartford – Faversham
    • Class 66 freight services in and around Hoo Junction
    • Class 66 Railhead Treatment Train services across the route
    • ROG Class 37/7 services moving empty stock across the route
    • Class 700 Thameslink services between Dartford – Rainham (Kent)
    Train Sim World 3: Southeastern Super Starter Pack is available now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, as well as the Steam Store where it is called the Southeastern Timetable Enhancement Bundle.
     
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  2. gavin.gledhill

    gavin.gledhill New Member

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    Hello

    Any ideas if/when an Xbox game pass discount will be applied to this add-on please?

    Many thanks in advance
     
  3. Tigert1966

    Tigert1966 Well-Known Member

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    Normally takes 1 or 2 days.

    For routes I always wait, but was too impatient for this.
     
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  4. MAX1319

    MAX1319 Well-Known Member

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    Me too couldn't wait. Is a great price anyways. great loco
     
  5. kelemenlk

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    I love playing the class 700 I bought it today. I noticed that the third Arcing Spark Effects wasn’t working even played it when it was raining. Still not working
     
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  6. olly.smail

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    Been playing for a few hours now, amazing loco overall. The only real criticism i have for it is the lack of AC transformer buzz when put into forward or reverse, but apart from that id give it a solid 8.5/10, maybe being a bit biased as it is one of my favourite trains :D
     
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  7. dosto762

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    Very much like driving the 700, but I've noticed some issues such as traction motor sounds won't be heard when another 700 is in close proximity, and I'm not sure if this is intentional but the 700 has a lack of running sounds when at low speeds.
     
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  8. TimTri

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    Would be amazing if we could get the Southeastern Super Pack, but without the route. I doubt that many brand-new players will invest big bucks to get so many loco DLCs along with the route without having ever touched the game. But I already own the route and would surely love to buy all the SEHS loco DLCs in one go to get the full experience!

    Edit: Can anyone explain why I‘m getting a “This message is awaiting moderator approval, and is invisible to normal visitors.“ alert?
     
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  9. flirt745

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    I’m enjoying driving it especially the view from the cab. The detail is amazing.
     
  10. SteveRail

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    Seems pretty good so far, I do wish that TMS, announcements & SDO were included though
     
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  11. BeastyBill88

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    What time will it be out on Steam? As it's not showing on the DLC page even after restarting Steam.
     
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  12. dtg_jan

    dtg_jan Community Manager Staff Member

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    This forum uses an auto moderator filter, it catches any suspicious posts and leaves them for us to review.
    Sometimes it decides poorly and holds back messages that are absolutely fine, like yours. I caught it now, sorry for the delay!
     
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  13. MAX1319

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    Loving the 700/0. Amazing work done to it. Please now we need it to get on it's own route A/C and he's bigger brother to join the party
     
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  14. Jeannot41

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    I think 6 p.m. French time for steam
     
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  15. BeastyBill88

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    Thanks I'll probably be able to download it just before I go to work tonight lol
     
  16. LIRRGuy

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    The 700 is absolutely spot on, The absolute rare time where DTG actually learned from a previous mistake from Train Sim Classic, aka the Disaster of its Class 700 add on, The only gripe I have with this addon is the lack of the Class 700/1 thankfully the price has reflected that at an EXTREMELY cheap price of 16.99 which is fair. But overral this is the first high quality DTG product we had in a while. I hope the Class 700/1 comes soon and it can layer on BML, but im more than happy to make secnarios on secnario planner... Wait a minute.. Where's Yawwie
     
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  17. Cael

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    "Steam Store where it is called the Southeastern Timetable Enhancement Bundle"

    It this going to be its own product i.e. "all or nothing" deal or a bundle that filters out already owned products?
     
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  18. Michael Newbury

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    Just saw it was available on Steam purchased and looking forward to playing tonight after work.
     
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  19. KMAN

    KMAN Well-Known Member

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    Awesome picked up the "Southeastern Timetable Enhancement Bundle" as I had everything already minus the 700 only cost me £7.53. Great deal.
     
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  20. arek#2842

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    I'm too counting for such bundle to come up as I have bare SEHS route now only and all related DLCs on wishlist :)
     
  21. DeltaFOX2k7

    DeltaFOX2k7 Well-Known Member

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    Finally the Class 700/0 is available on Steam. Thanks for the extra generous discount, I could get used to such prices, keep it up. ;)

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  22. sophieclarke1983

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    Around 5 pm for steam which Is normal
     
  23. OldVern

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    £11.29 for me but I needed the ROG and RHTT packs too.
     
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  24. KMAN

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    Great, any deal is a good deal to me. Hope you enjoy!! I am loving the Class 700 already. Did a SEHS service yesterday and cannot remember which one (evening 1900-2000ish) but was full of 465's and other stock felt busy. I thought wait till the 700 is added and it will feel way busier!!
     
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  25. lancpudn

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    Can you not buy the BR Class 700 separately? I'm only seeing the SEHS super starter bundle for sale on the Steam site but I've already got that!!!!!!
     
  26. Mr JMB

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    Same here, and I'd like to say thanks for the intelligent pricing bundle that rewarded existing players, given previous criticism of some of these bundles, this one works for everyone.
     
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  27. Michael Newbury

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    Yes you can buy it separately
     
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  28. BeastyBill88

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    Just purchased it now, unfortunately I have to go to work so I'll play with it tomorrow lol
     
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  29. lancpudn

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    Cheers just seen that & bought it. :)
     
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  30. olly.smail

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    no way so you only payed £7.50 for it??
     
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  31. BeastyBill88

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    Yeah I did as well because I ready own everything else in that bundle :D
     
  32. Jannerdunk

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    Same here got it for £7.53!
     
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  33. olly.smail

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    i’ve refunded it now as i bought it at £13 and i already own everything apart from the rhtt so hopefully i can purchase the bundle option
     
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  34. KMAN

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    Yeah seems like some steam issue for some users DTG are aware for those wondering.
    See
    Thameslink Class 700/0 - Feedback Thread
     
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    20230711_134033.jpg 20230711_134033.jpg 20230711_134141.jpg 20230711_134532.jpg 20230711_134033.jpg 20230711_134141.jpg Ok this is messed up:

    Steam page advertises the bundle to cost $9.85, price confirmed in the bundle details (i already own BR HeavyvFreight, despite it saying it's in the cart), but then jumps to $15.64 when i go to checkout!!

    I guess it never should have been advertised at the discount, but i feel like DTG should honor that price, right?
     
  36. MAX1319

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    Yea I get the same thing
     
  37. solicitr

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    Huh, for me it was $9.85, done and dusted
     
  38. Disintegration7

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    It seems to know on some level that i already own heavy freight???? Hopefully we can get a voucher for the difference from DTG.....

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  39. marcsharp2

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    I paid £12.99 on the PS5. I assume that is the full price as there wasn't a discount icon showing
     
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  40. madmatt213

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    Try purchasing the bundle in a browser, perhaps? That's how I bought the bundle successfully at $9.85USD. I didn't look in Steam app itself, so not sure if this was a workaround fix, or if my Steam account was spared from this BR Heavy Freight bug.
     
  41. matt#4801

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    I am a firm beliver in credit when it's due, and I'll tell you something a lot is due here. The unit seems to be wonderfully modeled and sounds very good. I am liking this recent trend of high quality locos/units being made for the game. Well done DTG!
     
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  42. FallenAngel00me

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    This could have been a London Commuter DLC, all DTG had to do was have it replace the 387 in a new timetable.

    Hopefully it's something they can do in future
     
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    Why replace the 387?
     
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    Yea I don't get that...... replacing the 387
     
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    I do wish they could make it work on BML. Maybe someday.
     
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  46. Lamplight

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    Happy with the 700 overall. Takes me back to my rides on them in real life.
     
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  47. Projectoverseer

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    I have played for a few hours now and this is insane, Loving the work guys at dovetail. For once I am truly happy with a release since London Commuter released, I am giving this a 9/10 as truly amazing sounds and detail/physics but it looks too clean and does not represent the era as there are the Southeastern White class 375's yet this 700 has the modern logo and not the old one. But all in all its an amazing release. ;)

    Also an image of the old Thameslink logo that should represent this era:
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  48. solicitr

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    Some TOCs only want to license their current branding (e.g. FGW/GWR)
     
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    Shame, It's okay that branding but it doesn't represent era as I say. :)

    Also another thing is all TSW trains are way too clean especially these because if you go into a 700 toilet then look at the walls and door and think "Who vandalised these freaking trains so badly.." because then you see the filthy Londoners (If your a Londoner I am not trying to be rude to you) going down to Kent and having 'Fun' on the way. :|
     
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    I really appreciate the fact that there's a user manual to go along with this DLC.
     
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