The BR Class 31 is a recognizable diesel-electric locomotive add-on for the Train Sim World series, known affectionately by railfans as the “Ped,” “Gurgler,” or “Gargoyle” due to its distinctive engine sound. This versatile machine brings a mixture of freight and passenger work to the game’s timetable.
🔑 Key Details & Requirements
| Feature | Description |
| Locomotive | BR Class 31 Diesel-Electric |
| Nicknames | ‘Ped’, ‘Gurgler’, ‘Gargoyle’ |
| Required Route | Tees Valley Line route add-on (sold separately) |
| Core Role | Light-to-Mid Power Freight & Auxiliary Passenger Work |
| Compatibility | Available for TSW 3, 4, 5, and 6 (Part of the Preserved Collection) |
🛠️ Authentic Simulation and Features
The add-on delivers a high level of detail for this workhorse locomotive:
- Livery and Rolling Stock: Features the locomotive in the classic BR Corporate Blue livery and includes PCA Cement Tank Wagons for freight services.
- Authentic Experience: The DLC includes highly detailed cabs, accurate performance and handling (powered by the SimuGraph® engine), and high-fidelity sound recordings from the real locomotive.
- Operations: The simulation allows you to experience the Class 31/1’s operational reality—it was often used in pairs for heavier trains to manage its low-to-mid power output and reduce wheel slip.
🗺️ Routes & Services
The Class 31’s primary content is focused on the gritty industrial landscape of the Tees Valley, but its utility extends to other routes:
- Tees Valley Line: It operates both dedicated freight services and auxiliary passenger services (often coupled with a Class 101 unit) within the route’s timetable.
- Extended Use (Layering): The locomotive can be seamlessly layered into the timetables of various other routes for expanded gameplay, including:
- West Somerset Railway
- Diesel Legends of the Great Western
- Cathcart Circle Line
- Blackpool Branches
- Training Content: The add-on provides three engaging scenarios and an interactive training session on the Tees Valley Line, covering operations like shunting and manual junction control.
🛒 Where to Purchase
The BR Class 31 add-on is available on the main digital stores for your platform:
- PC: Steam and Epic Games Store
- PlayStation: PlayStation Store
- Xbox: Xbox Store
