Hi everyone. I’m interested in adding to my current routes and I was hoping the good people of this forum would be willing to share some insights about which ones are worth my time and money. First up, what I currently have: Routes from TSW5 and TSW6 Bakerloo Zwolle-Groningen Berninalinie Cardiff City network Preston-Carlisle So far, I’ve tried to buy routes that offer some variety in driving experience and scenery (my impression is that the older routes can look a bit naff, so I’m hesitant about buying these). I’m mostly interested in UK routes under £12. Here are the contenders: Spirit of Steam £11.99 - old but it’s got steam trains. Peak Forest £11.99 - same as above ECML Peterborough - £7.49. Maybe too similar to Eus-MK or Riviera, but does have the option of buying the Flying Scotsman for around £3 for at least a bit of steam train action. Blackpool branches £11.99 - I thought this might be too much like Cardiff, but it does have the ‘bus parts’ Pacer that I’ve been a passenger on so many times. Also Just Trains did such a great job on Shap that this one must be good, right? Sorry, this is longer than I thought. Any other recommendations greatly received. For example, any of the Scottish routes offer something unique? What about the cheap ones (IOW, Trans-Penine, and Tess Valley), waste of time or worth a punt for under £6? Cheers again. Appreciate any replies.
I would say you can't go wrong with Blackpool Branches. It's slower paced than Preston to Carlisle, but with the same quality. Also Great Western Express Remastered is very good.
Blackpool Branches is miles better than Cardiff IMHO and definitely worth getting. Of the other routes NTP is one of my favourites despite being a bit basic graphics-wise these days. FYI it's being remastered, and the remaster will I think be free for existing owners, so it's a bit of a no-brainer at less than six quid. I also like TVL a lot and again wouldn't have any hesitation buying it at that price.
