The BR Heavy Freight Pack is an essential expansion for fans of classic British Rail operations, specifically designed to bring challenging, heavy-haul freight duties to the Northern Trans-Pennine route.
🔑 Key Details & Compatibility
| Feature | Description |
| Content Type | Two Locomotives and New Freight Wagons |
| Standard Price | $19.99 USD |
| Required Route | Northern Trans-Pennine: Manchester – Leeds route add-on |
| Compatibility | Fully compatible with TSW 3, TSW 4, TSW 5, and TSW 6 (TSW Compatible Content) |
| Era Modeled | Early 1980s British Rail |
🚂 Included Icons of British Rail
This “bumper double-loco pack” features two diesel powerhouses that defined British Rail freight operations in the 1980s:
| Locomotive | Nickname | Primary Role | Livery |
| BR Class 40 | ‘Whistler’ | Mainline Heavy Freight Haulage | BR Rail Blue |
| BR Class 08 | ‘Gronk’ | Yard Shunting and Wagon/Coach Moving | BR Rail Blue |
The pack also includes new rolling stock essential for freight operations: the BR 12T Van Wagon and the BR 100T TEA Bogie Tank Wagon (used for fuel transport).
⛰️ The Gameplay Challenge
The content is centered on conquering the highly demanding terrain of the Pennine Hills:
- Challenging Grades: Experience the skill-intensive task of moving thousands of tons of goods and fuel over the steep inclines and descents of the Trans-Pennine grades between Manchester Victoria and Leeds.
- Timetable Expansion: The add-on layers over 10 new services onto the route’s timetable, significantly increasing freight activity.
- Scenarios: Includes engaging scenarios, such as the famous “Standedge Struggle,” where players must haul fuel across the steep grades, and the combined “Whistler and Gronk” scenario involving yard work and mainline running.
- Authentic Simulation: Both locomotives feature highly detailed cabs, authentic sound recordings, and realistic performance based on Dovetail Games’ proprietary SimuGraph® engine.
🛒 Availability
The BR Heavy Freight Pack is available as a digital download for $19.99 USD on all major gaming platforms:
- PC: Steam and Epic Games Store
- Console: PlayStation Store and Xbox Store
