The Diesel Legends of the Great Western is a highly popular, era-specific add-on that plunges players into the atmosphere of early 1970s British Rail operations on the iconic Great Western Express route.
🔑 Key Details & Requirements
| Feature | Description |
| Content Type | 3 Classic BR Locomotives and New Rolling Stock |
| Era Modeled | Early 1970s (Pre-HST services) |
| Standard Price | $22.99 USD (Approximate) |
| Required Route | Great Western Express route add-on (sold separately) |
| Compatibility | TSW Compatible (TSW 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) |
🚂 Locomotives and Operations
The pack features three classic British Rail diesel locomotives, each playing a distinct operational role:
| Locomotive | Nickname | Role on Route | Service Type |
| BR Class 52 | “Western” | Mainline Express Haulage | Loco-hauled express services on the fast lines. |
| BR Class 101 | Local Commuter Services | Mechanically geared Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) on stopping runs. | |
| BR Class 08 | Shunter | Yard & Empty Stock | Shunting operations and moving empty stock around Old Oak Common. |
🛤️ Gameplay Experience
The add-on offers a complete transformation of the base route’s operations:
- Entirely New Timetable: The pack includes a separate, entirely new 1970s timetable, replacing modern schedules with period-authentic loco-hauled and DMU services.
- Scenarios: Several engaging scenarios representative of 1970s operations are included.
- Atmosphere: The experience simulates an era before the introduction of High-Speed Trains (HSTs), focusing on classic diesel traction and operations.
🛒 Availability
The Diesel Legends of the Great Western add-on is generally priced around $22.99 USD and is available digitally on:
- PC: Steam and Epic Games Store
- Console: PlayStation Store and Xbox Store
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🇬🇧 Train Sim World: Diesel Legends of the Great Western Add-On
The Diesel Legends of the Great Western is a highly popular, era-specific add-on that plunges players into the atmosphere of early 1970s British Rail operations on the iconic Great Western Express route.
🔑 Key Details & Requirements
| Feature | Description |
| Content Type | 3 Classic BR Locomotives and Era-Appropriate Coaches |
| Era Modeled | Early 1970s (Pre-High Speed Train services) |
| Standard Price | $22.99 USD (Approximate) |
| Required Route | Great Western Express route add-on (sold separately) |
| Compatibility | TSW Compatible (TSW 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) |
🚂 Included Locomotives and Rolling Stock
The pack delivers three iconic BR diesel locomotives and the necessary coaches to recreate the period’s operations:
| Locomotive/Stock | Type | Role on Route | Livery |
| BR Class 52 | “Western” Diesel-Hydraulic | Express Haulage & Intercity services. | BR Rail Blue |
| BR Class 101 | Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) | Local Commuter Services. | BR Blue Grey |
| BR Class 08 | Diesel Shunter | Yard & Empty Stock Movements. | BR Blue |
| BR Mk1 & Mk2 Coaches | Passenger Coaches | Loco-Hauled Express Consists. | BR Blue/Grey |
Note: The pack includes all 74 individually named BR Class 52 ‘Western’ locomotives (D1000–D1073).
🛤️ Gameplay Experience
This add-on completely transforms the base route by introducing an entirely new operational timeline:
- Entirely New Timetable: Utilizes the Multiple Timetable feature to provide a separate, comprehensive 1970s timetable with 177 services focusing on loco-hauled expresses and DMU commuter runs.
- Core Scenarios: Five engaging scenarios are included, such as:
- Pick Up Line (Class 52 collect carriages at Paddington).
- Fix Up (Class 08 rescuing a failed Class 52 at West Drayton).
- Slow Slough (Driving a Class 52 in heavy snow).
- Cross-DLC Layers: Owners of other compatible DLC (like Northern Trans-Pennine) can substitute other diesels like the Class 45 and Class 47 into the Class 52’s services, further expanding variety.
🛒 Availability
The Diesel Legends of the Great Western add-on is available for digital purchase on:
- PC: Steam and Epic Games Store
- Console: PlayStation Store and Xbox Store
