The West Coast Main Line: Preston – Carlisle add-on for Train Sim World 5 offers the most extensive UK route in the simulation, spanning approximately 90 miles (145 km) and set in the nostalgic mid-1980s British Rail era.
Route Details & Key Features
Developed by Just Trains, the expansion recreates the challenging electrified mainline section, including the famous ascent over Shap Summit, as well as the unelectrified branch line from Lancaster to Morecambe.
Key locations and eight detailed stations are featured, including:
- Preston
- Lancaster
- Carnforth (home to Carnforth Steamtown)
- Oxenholme Lake District
- Penrith
- Carlisle (including the Kingmoor stabling point)
Included Rolling Stock
The route package bundles several classic BR locomotives and multiple units with various liveries and rolling stock:
| Locomotive / DMU | Type | Liveries/Variations |
|---|---|---|
| BR Class 87/0 | Electric Loco | BR Blue and InterCity Executive |
| BR Class 47/4 | Diesel Loco | Multiple liveries (some with snow ploughs) |
| BR Class 08 | Diesel Shunter | Multiple variations of BR Blue |
| BR Class 101 | DMU | BR Blue/Grey (for the Morecambe branch) |
The pack also includes assorted Mk1, Mk2a, and Mk3a coaches, along with freight wagons (FFA/FGA container flats, BBA steel wagons).
Gameplay & Compatibility
The add-on features an extensive, real-world 24-hour timetable, five scenarios, training modules, and Conductor Mode, allowing players to perform guard duties.
Compatibility Layers:
To get the fullest timetable experience with additional AI services, you can layer content from other specific add-ons if you own them:
- Tees Valley Line: Darlington – Saltburn-by-the-Sea Route Add-On
- Blackpool Branches: Preston – Blackpool & Ormskirk
- Spirit of Steam: Liverpool Lime Street – Crewe Route Add-On
- BR Heavy Freight Pack Loco Add-On
- BR Class 20 ‘Chopper’ Loco Add-On
- BR Class 31 Loco Add-On
- Northern Trans-Pennine: Manchester – Leeds Route Add-On
The expansion is available for purchase on various platforms, including Steam, the PlayStation Store, the Xbox Store, and the Epic Games Store.
