Classic Traction

Could we have more classic traction on UK routes?
Could I suggest class 25s (they could be found anywhere on the network), class 50s, class 55s?

 

And for those north of the boarder, class 26s and class 27s.
What about electrics? Class 86 and class 87s?

 

Indeed. We still have a few gaps, as mentioned any Sulzer Type 2, Class 50, Class 56, Deltic and the remaining diesel hydraulic fleet, more 1st gen DMU’s and Thumpers.

 

A big, fat, juicy yes to all the above!

 

Personally, I'd like to see more Diesel content that isn't in BR Blue. Some BR Green, Intercity or NSE would make nice additions to the game. Still fact is, we're definitely loooooooooooooooong overdue some new diesel locomotives. Put the modern UK stuff on ice for a while after the 700, like they've done with recent 90's based German DLC and let's have some more diesel thrashing please!

Also, some "Big Four" era steam routes would go down nicely too

 

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Yes please. Those were a joy to drive in TSC. Would love to see them in TSW as well.

 

Oh yes I loved manipulating the tap changer, just keeping it out of the red sector. Took a fair bit of skill and judgement not to get an overload trip.

 

Yep. That's also what makes the DB BR103 and BR110 fun to drive. Would certainly love to see more classic electric traction.

 

Far too many missing classes at the moment. If DTG don't want to make them, perhaps a third party developer wants to have a go. Class 25, 123, 124, 128 and 141 for NTP.
Class 56 and 143 for TVL.
Class 57, 165 and 180 for GWE.
Class 14, 35, 42/43, and 115 for WSR.
Class 27 and 126 for Legends of EDN.
Class 73/488/489, 423, 442, and 460 for Legends of GEx.
Class 251/261 and 403 Pullman Legends for DLOGW, MML and LBN.
Class 25 and 45 in Green for PFV.

I could probably name multiple other types but this is a good start.

 

We have routes in game for the 50s and the 25s but not the 55s. For the Deltics, we would need the ECML set somewhere between 1961 and 1981 (the last were withdrawn very early 1982). The only route so far that could include the 55 is the WSR as the route's timetable mode is set during a Diesel Gala.
In general, yes, I think TSW does need alot more heritage diesels as the most recent Diesel loco DLC was the Class 20 for TVL back in 2019 but I could be wrong on that.

 

You'd be correct the last new class of British diesel loco made for the game was the class 20.

 

Then we are four long years overdue.

 

Yes you are very right there mate.

 

I agree with 26s & 27s as they sound hellfire but I would also like 24s for the north as for most of their lives Inverness had them and later on Haymarket and Eastfield. But I had no paticular intrest in 86s & 87s as I called 86s electric duffs and 87s electric logs but I would be all for roarers (class 81-85) and especially 82s 83s or 84s as in my opinion they look better.