Buy Train Simulator Classic Train Simulator: BR Class 87 Loco Add-On PC key

Train Simulator: BR Class 87 Loco Add-On adds the British Rail Class 87 electric locomotive to Train Simulator, in InterCity Executive silver and grey livery. Built for the West Coast Main Line after its electrification north of Crewe, the Class 87 was based on the Class 86. BREL Crewe Works built 36 between 1973 and 1975. Compared with the Class 86, it had new bogies and multiple working equipment, two cab windows instead of three, no headcode boxes and an improved 5,000hp engine for the hilly West Coast route.

The Class 87

The locomotive has a top speed of 110mph (180km/h) and mainly hauled British Rail express passenger services, though it was also used at times for freight trains and the Royal Train. In the late 1970s, British Rail named the whole Class 87 fleet; many names had previously belonged to ‘Britannia’ Class steam locomotives or to towns, cities and counties along the West Coast.

During the 1980s, all Class 87/0s transferred from British Rail to InterCity, while 87101, built to a different specification, went to Railfreight Distribution. After privatisation, many Class 87s joined Virgin Trains and continued working West Coast Main Line express services. Others went to Cotswold Rail, Direct Rail Services and First GBRf.

The fleet was withdrawn in the late 2000s. The Bulgarian Railway Company bought 27 locomotives and converted them for the national network, but a downturn in railway traffic meant only 14 were exported. Three Class 87s have been preserved: two are on static display at the National Railway Museum in York and the Railway Heritage Centre in Crewe, while the AC Locomotive Group uses the third for occasional charter trains.

Locomotive and coaches

The add-on includes working tap changer power control with functioning power gauges, a two-tone horn and cab lighting. It also includes BR Mk3 passenger coaches in InterCity Executive livery, with a passenger view.

Scenarios and Quick Drive

The locomotive is Quick Drive compatible, so you can drive it on any Quick Drive-enabled Train Simulator route. The add-on also includes three scenarios for the West Coast Main Line North route, which is required to play them:

• Opening the Taps
• AC from GC
• Evening Rescue