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Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On Download 2019

Updated: Mar 25, 2020





















































About This Content The Class 442 ‘Wessex Electric’ (or 5WES) electric multiple unit (EMU) was introduced in 1988 on the South Western main line between London Waterloo and Weymouth. Their introduction coincided with the completion of the electrification from Bournemouth to Weymouth.The units were initially used solely on the Weymouth line, but through the 1990s began to be used on the London Waterloo to Portsmouth direct line. Upon privatisation, the whole fleet passed to the South West Trains franchise, and then to Southern. In 2008, Southern began a refurbishment programme that saw all Class 442 units pass on to Gatwick Express services between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, and at peak times to Brighton.Dedicated services between the UK capital and the country’s second busiest airport began in May 1984 with air-conditioned InterCity Mk3 coaches operated by British Rail. In 2008, Gatwick Express ceased to exist as a separate franchise, being merged into the Southern franchise.Despite their popularity on Gatwick Express services, all 24 trainsets are due to be replaced by Class 387 units in 2016 with the 5WES’s future still to be determined.The 442 currently holds the world speed record for a third-rail electric multiple unit on conventional rails with 108mph (174 km/h) attained in April 1988, although the designed operational top speed of the units is 100mph (161 km/h).The BR Class 442 for Train Simulator reproduces the Gatwick Express service as it operated for Southern from 2008. The five-car units comprise of Driving Trailer Standard (DTS), Trailer Standard (TSO), Motor Luggage Composite (MLC), Trailer Standard Wheelchair (TSW) and Driver Trailer Standard (DTS).The train is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the Gatwick Express Class 442 ‘Wessex’ on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the London-Brighton route (available separately and required to play these scenarios).ScenariosThree scenarios for the London-Brighton route:City ExpressGatwick ExpressSeaside FlyerMore scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why don’t you check it out now!Click here for Steam Workshop scenarios.Key FeaturesBritish Rail Class 442 in Gatwick Express liveryFull five-car trainset, including Driving Trailer Standard (DTS), Trailer Standard (TSO), Motor Luggage Composite (MLC), Trailer Standard Wheelchair (TSW) and Driver Trailer Standard (DTS)Quick Drive compatibleScenarios for the London-Brighton routeDownload size: 179mb 7aa9394dea Title: Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-OnGenre: SimulationDeveloper:Dovetail GamesPublisher:Dovetail Games - TrainsFranchise:Train SimulatorRelease Date: 28 May, 2015 Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On Download 2019 Typical Dovetail daylight robbery. Shocking lack of thought and attention to detail.The real gripes:- They haven't bothered to model the Gatwick Express platforms at Victoria. You use the same ones as the Brighton line.- Sounds like a blender with a potato in it.- The carefully modeled bird turd on the window (honestly, how did that make it through product review and testing as a 'good idea'.- The included scenarios are rather lacking in thought.. Clearly the developers have never ever been on this train in their lifes, since it sounds nothing like the real thing and has physics more like a desiro, than a 442!! Advise you wait for a sale if you really want this. Positives are, at least it looks nice, if nothing else. 4\/10. Long awaited missing chunk in the L2B puzzle ... Despite the fact Its taken more than three years since the release of L2B for this essential piece of stock to finally to show up it still feels rushed and half hearted ... It looks fine but poor cab functionality, (missing keybindings for funtions such as DRA, guards return buzzer etc & missing funtions such as DSD etc) and diabolical (copy-n-pasted) sounds and rollercoaster pysics make this asset almost undriveable in its current form ... This asset only has value as AI so in my opinion not worth purchasing UNLESS: 1, Its deeply discounted 2, Until it becomes a staple of L2B scenarios, replacing the 444 repaint that has been the standard stand in for the last three years3, RSC radically patch it.or4, AP make a sound pack that fixes many of the issues like they did rescuing the 319 from the digital skipUntil any of the previous criteria are met save your money.. superb addition to the third rail emu fleet, has good toe on the rail and brakes grip ok, the 442 needs the AP sound treatment, a couple of repaints such as NSE & South west trains...worth 12 quid...first purchase in a while from steam. Several problems with this because its been rushed (as usual with content) 1. The sound are a country mile inaccurate2. the guards van is completely wrong and needs to be completely remoddled 3. The running numbers are wrong the 442 only goes up to 442424 and i got 442430 on a earlier run4. the equipment boxes under the guards car ain't attached to anything they're just hanging in midair5. the passenger view has a glitch where a snowy background on the wall between the seating and doors areneed i say more wish i hadn't bothered buying itif your looking for a slick model don't buy this one because you'll just be fustrated in the lack of quailityMsg to dovetail !!!!!MAKE SOMETHING DECENT & TAKE YOUR TIME AND DONT RUSH ADDON CONTENT!!!!!For a more detailed view visit my blog on it at: http:\/\/dtgarrg.blogspot.co.uk\/2015\/05\/class-442-what-mess.htmlBAAAADDD!!!. I thought i'd write this review to balance some of the other reviews that have come before. You will read in others about many, many failings with this DLC and it's true that when it was released, it had to be one of if not THE most disappointing effort from them in recent times. However, as of Feb 2016, most of the major issues have now been fixed. The interior has received re-coloured seats, they're not a good match but at least they are the same style as the real ones instead of the SWT interior we were originally given, the brake gauges now work properly, the cab end doors have had their animation changed so they slide instead of popping out and miracle of miracles, the MBC coach now has a floor so the equipment underneath isn't hanging in mid air!!!!!It's still not perfect, while doing the interior, they left in the end coach murals that were applied in the SWT days, the air hoses don't show as being coupled up when you connect two consists together and the sounds are still the same. However, this last point is not a deal breaker for me, they may be reused sounds but the train itself is powered by reused motors from old slamdoor stock so it's only natural it will sound similar. I will admit to not even having ridden on one of these but I certainly have been on the older stock that their running gear is based on and they do all sound pretty similar. Overall though, no southern region layout is complete without these distinctive units and if you wait for one of the very frequent sales. I think it's now worthy of recommendation.It's interesting to note, that these units were not very well put together or reliable when new, it took a while for all the bugs to get worked out by the SWT engineers. After all the bugs had been worked out however, they have gone on to be some of the most reliable units operating in the UK today. I wonder if DTG are trying to be 'too' accurate by giving us a faulty model to start with and then fixing it up later on? :p. Typical Dovetail daylight robbery. Shocking lack of thought and attention to detail.The real gripes:- They haven't bothered to model the Gatwick Express platforms at Victoria. You use the same ones as the Brighton line.- Sounds like a blender with a potato in it.- The carefully modeled bird turd on the window (honestly, how did that make it through product review and testing as a 'good idea'.- The included scenarios are rather lacking in thought.. Several problems with this because its been rushed (as usual with content) 1. The sound are a country mile inaccurate2. the guards van is completely wrong and needs to be completely remoddled 3. The running numbers are wrong the 442 only goes up to 442424 and i got 442430 on a earlier run4. the equipment boxes under the guards car ain't attached to anything they're just hanging in midair5. the passenger view has a glitch where a snowy background on the wall between the seating and doors areneed i say more wish i hadn't bothered buying itif your looking for a slick model don't buy this one because you'll just be fustrated in the lack of quailityMsg to dovetail !!!!!MAKE SOMETHING DECENT & TAKE YOUR TIME AND DONT RUSH ADDON CONTENT!!!!!For a more detailed view visit my blog on it at: http:\/\/dtgarrg.blogspot.co.uk\/2015\/05\/class-442-what-mess.htmlBAAAADDD!!!. Sadly, I regret buying this. This model is good but it isn't good at all.The sounds a ALWAYS default recycled. Passenger view is okay with how to make a paper aeroplane but with SWT seats is wrong! It even has snow trees at the driver door wall. The doors well, some of it HAS the wrong animation. The inside of the MLC is NOT EVEN finished. The cab is okay but the throttle and reverser is from the 319. Dovetail Games, you ruined this unit.Sadly, I REALLY cannot recommend this even though I can solidly use it but sorry for people who like this unit. I can still use it in 'Steam Workshop' still. About 45% great. But the really good thing is that it has scrolling text on the destinations. But I could recommend this unit if using for better AI or player experience. Dovetail Games, please try again but not rushing another DLC like this...In the description: The World\u2019s fastest electric multiple unit speeds into Train Simulator, perfect for recreating Gatwick Express services on the London-Brighton route. No, its not the 'world\u2019s fastest electric multiple unit'. Its actully the 'world\u2019s fastest third rail electric multiple unit' because it is not fast like the Javelin (Class 395) or ICE 1, 2, 3 and T, Eurostar, HST, Class 180, 390 or any other TGV or other trains that has speeds more than 108 MPH. Even for a mention, the JET train (not actully real), its the worlds fastest train than any other trains in Train Simulator.

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