Buy Train Simulator Classic Train Simulator: BR Castle Class Loco Add-On PC key

Train Simulator Classic Train Simulator: BR Castle Class Loco Add-On adds the Great Western Railway’s Castle Class steam locomotive to Train Simulator, in early and late BR Brunswick Green liveries. Designed by Charles Collett, the class developed from the 1907 Star Class, which introduced the four-cylinder 4-6-0 layout. When introduced, Castle Class locomotives were described as Britain’s most powerful express passenger locomotives; they averaged 80 mph (129 km/h) in service and reached a recorded top speed of 108 mph (174 km/h).

The Castle Class

The first locomotives were built for the GWR at Swindon Works in 1923. Construction continued intermittently until 1950, with 171 built in total. Withdrawals began in the 1950s, and the last Castle Class locomotive was withdrawn in November 1965. Eight have been preserved, and two are currently certified for mainline running; preserved examples haul named special railtour services including The Cornishman, The Bristolian and The Cornish Riviera Express.

Locomotives and coaches

The add-on includes a Collett 4,000-gallon tender and BR Mk1 coaches in Chocolate & Cream livery. Its steam simulation includes a reverser lock, a 3D fire in the firebox and animated internal valve gear. Cab controls animate in the exterior view, and headboards and coach boards can be switched.

Driving and scenarios

The Castle Class is compatible with Quick Drive, allowing you to drive it on any Quick Drive-enabled Train Simulator route. The add-on also includes four scenarios for The Riviera Line: Exeter-Paignton route, which is required to play them:

• Training: Castle Class Simple Controls: a training scenario using Simple Controls.
• Training: Castle Class Expert Controls: a training scenario using Expert Controls.
• Cornish Castle: a scenario for The Riviera Line: Exeter-Paignton.
• The Torbay Castle: a scenario for The Riviera Line: Exeter-Paignton.