10 Scenarios, hundreds of timetable substitutions and a unique locomotive. Athena Simulations' East Coast Main Line Diesel Railtour Pack is out now! Expected release times: 10am BST on PlayStation & Xbox 4pm BST on Epic Games 6pm BST on Steam Update on the ECML Diesel Railtour Pack As we reach the release of the ECML Diesel Railtour Pack from the Athena Simulations team today, we've identified a few issues that we would like to acknowledge for the launch that may be present across console platforms. The issues relate specifically to the included Class 47 47484. For clarity, these are: Wheel Blur Missing Suspension No Diesel Smoke Dial Movement Whilst our teams prepared improvements to these key issues ahead of launch today, we now wait in a certification process for these improvements to be added, which can take up to 24-hours to come into effect (and may differ per platform). For a breakdown of which platforms are affected: PC Platforms (Steam / Epic Games): These platforms are correctly updated with the improvements included for launch. PS5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series S/X: The above issues may be present on these platforms whilst we await the certification process to complete. PS4: These issues will be present whilst our team finalise pushing the updates. We apologise for the inconvenience, once we're able to confirm the updates are live across all the supported platforms, we hope you are excited to jump onboard the new Class 47 Isambard Kingdom Brunel and explore the range of content included with the pack! Rolling Stock 47484, Mk1 Coaches, Class 40 & 45 locomotives A roster straight from the 1980s features for this Add-on, including the uniquely modelled variant of the Class 47 locomotive: no.47484 ‘Isambard Kingdom Brunel’. This retro loco, adorned in western green, was a rare catch in the British Rail days thanks to its ornate furnishings and distinct heritage livery. Despite declining into disarray, this fallen legend springs back to life for modern railtour duty, courtesy of Athena Simulations. The model features custom 3D nameplates and number plates (including the unique brass BR logo) and the variations in each cab end, after the real locomotive was rebuilt following accident damage. Inside the cab, the locomotive’s systems reflect those present before being taken out of service. As such, more modern safety systems that would be required for running on today’s tracks are not implemented. Also included are variants of the ubiquitous Mk1 coaching stock in BR blue and grey livery. These coaches have been remodelled, coming in BG, TSO, BSO and FK variants that are both Air and Vacuum Braked. This is the first release to include these Mk1 variants in this livery and that are Dual Braked – features that have been requested by the community to allow for versatility when creating loco-hauled railtours in Scenario Planner, Free Roam and Formation Designer. For some additional action, the Class 40 and 45 locomotives previously seen in the Northern Trans-Pennine and BR Heavy Freight Pack Add-ons are included. Players do not need to own previously released content to access these locomotives. Scenarios – East Coast Main Line The pack includes 10 Scenarios in total on the East Coast Main Line route Add-on. Keen to avoid repetitive A to B Scenarios, Athena Simulations have created depot movements, run-round movements and coupling as well as double-headed formations replicating special railtours along the East Coast Main Line. Some of the Athena Simulations team followed and travelled on such rail tours in the 1980s. Paths in some Scenarios take to the slow lines to allow main line traffic to pass by. Expect signals to hold you up as the priority is given to the faster LNER Azumas! The Scenarios are as follows: Brunel Comes Home Drive 47484 Isambard Kingdom Brunel from Doncaster to Peterborough, on the first leg of a railtour to the South West. During the journey, you will be given information about the life and career of Brunel. Taking A Peak Drive a Class 45 from Peterborough to Doncaster on a farewell tour. Expect numerous signal checks and looping to remain clear of commuter traffic and Kings Cross expresses. Whistle While You Work Drive a pair of double-headed Class 40 “Whistlers” from Doncaster to Peterborough on a leg of a railtour from York to Penzance. The locos will be required to keep to a strict timetable for regular photo stops. Scottish Brunel 47484 is performing a railtour from Inverness to London Kings Cross. Pick up the heavily delayed service at Doncaster, with stops at Grantham and Peterborough. Isambard Comes North 47484 'Isambard Kingdom Brunel' is at Retford. Pick up 47484 at Retford and drive a northbound tour to Doncaster. On arrival at Doncaster run around your train and haul the ECS to Doncaster Depot. Peterborough Parking Take the Class 47 from Newark to Peterborough on a southbound leg of a railtour from Sheffield. On arrival at Peterborough, you will need to both shunt the ECS to sidings and stable the locomotive. Brunel Nights 47484 is required first thing in the morning to lead a railtour heading North out of Doncaster. Drive through the night from Peterborough with empty coaching stock to Doncaster ready for the tour to start at the crack of dawn. Expect speed restrictions and line diversions as the late night operation coincides with engineering work on the ECML. Weather Woes 47484 is performing a tour south to London Kings Cross from Doncaster. The driving rain and poor visibility is no deterrent to the eager fans, despite making conditions difficult on the journey. Drive as far as Peterborough, calling at Retford, Newark, Grantham and Peterborough for photo opportunities in the appalling weather! Christmas to the Cross Take a Class 40 from Doncaster to Peterborough, on a Christmas special, with a photo stop at Grantham. Expect delays and difficult traction in this snowbound scenario. Double Up Operate a Class 45 and 47484 double headed from Peterborough to Doncaster. Take the 45 and couple to the stabled Class 47 at Peterborough, before reversing onto the coaching stock and heading north to Doncaster. Timetable Substitutions on other TSW routes In addition, a substantial amount of work has been done to implement the railtour services into the timetables of other Train Sim World route Add-ons as timetable substitutions. The full list of routes impacted: Great Western Express (Diesel Legends timetable) Cathcart Circle Line East Coastway Northern Trans-Pennine West Cornwall Local West Somerset Railway Blackpool Branches West Coast Main Line: Preston-Carlisle In total, this allows the Add-on's locomotives to be substituted into some 300 timetabled services across all the above route Add-ons. Train Sim World 5: East Coast Main Line Diesel Railtour Pack is out now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for £11.99/€13.99/$13.99 *UK pricing is £11.49 on the PlayStation Store Railfan TV Launch Livesteam Join Jamie, Matt and the Athena Simulations team for a Launch Stream of the ECML Diesel Railtour Pack tonight, April 3rd at 8pm BST on YouTube and Twitch. East Coast Main Line route Add-on The East Coast Main Line route Add-on, first released in Train Sim World 4, is available as Compatible Content for Train Sim World 5 and is required for the 10 Scenarios. This includes the LNER Class 801 Azuma and the high-speed stretch of this iconic route between Peterborough and Doncaster. Epic Games players can get 50% off East Coast Main Line until 9th April. Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on Twitter/X, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.
We!l, even though I would have preferred some new stock, like a Class 55, the breadth and variety of the scenarios and substitutions is intriguing. At $14 this isn't unduly expensive, so I think I'll pick this pack up later.
It's about what I'd expect for the price. I'll reserve judgement till I get a chance to get in the advertised "unique" cab, but another 47 variety is never amiss!
Over 300+ services. I think this should keep folk busy throughout the night. I like over night run. Will this have any night runs.
