Buy Train Simulator Classic Train Simulator: Network SouthEast Class 159 DMU Add-On PC key

The Train Simulator Classic Train Simulator: Network SouthEast Class 159 DMU Add-On adds the BR Class 159 diesel multiple unit in late Network SouthEast and South West Trains liveries, along with an InterCity Swallow-liveried High Speed Train. The Class 159 is represented as it operated for Network SouthEast after its 1993 inception and before its 2000 refurbishment, as well as in its modern South West Trains guise.

The Class 159

Built between 1989 and 1992 as Class 158 units, 22 were converted into Class 159s in the early 1990s to replace ageing Class 50 locomotive-hauled services on south west routes. The Class 50s were poorly suited to the short distances between stops and had reliability issues. Changes to the Class 159s included a First Class passenger section, cab modifications and a more powerful 400hp diesel engine for tackling challenging gradients.

Each three-car set consists of a leading Driving Motor Composite vehicle with the First Class section, a Motor Second trailer vehicle and a reversed Driving Motor Second vehicle. Sets were often coupled into six-car trains, with capacity for about 424 passengers.

Drive the trains

The Class 159 is compatible with Quick Drive, allowing you to drive it on any Quick Drive-enabled Train Simulator route. The add-on also includes three scenarios for The Riviera Line: Exeter-Paignton route, which is required to play them:

• Extended Service
• Final Sprint
• Starcross Express