Dovetail Support

This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the Southeastern High Speed. Below you will find information about the content available for this route, including links to community videos. Each of our video links demonstrate what a successful run may look like and can be used to help players having difficulty with a particular scenario. 

Route Features

• 89-mile (143 km) route from London St Pancras to Ashford Intl & Faversham, also including Dartford
• Operates Britain's fastest train on the 140mph commute from London, Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International.

Manuals

• Southeastern High Speed: London St Pancras - Faversham Manual
• Thameslink BR Class 700/0 Manual

Locomotives

• Class 375/9 SEB
• Class 395 SEB
• Class 465/9 SEW
• Class 66 EWS

Training

• Southeastern High Speed Route Introduction
• Power Changeover Introduction
• High Speed Signals Introduction
• Class 375 Introduction
• Class 395 Introduction
• Class 465 Introduction
• Class 66 Introduction

Rail Journeys

Chapters:

• Shooting Star
• Networker
• Commuter Games
• Alright on the Night
• The Need for High Speed
• Taking Pride
• The Fall
• Olympian
• Sardines
• Cats'n'Dogs
• Snow Joke
• Route 66
• They Think It's All Over
• It Is Now!

Scenarios

• Highspeed Run
• Joining In
• Shopping Shuttle
• Tricky Tunnels
• Last Stop
• Extended Service
• Hoo Dares Wins
• Filling In
• Riders on the Thames
• Temporary Contract
• Morning Storm
• Javelin Throw
• Empty Evening
• Off the Grid

Achievements

• SEH: Trained and Ready (Complete all training modules on Southeastern High Speed)
• SEH: All Rounder (Complete all scenarios on Southeastern High Speed)
• SEH: Seeing Purple (Complete 100 services on Southeastern High Speed)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why won't the train move?

• The DRA switch is active - The DRA (Drivers Reminder Appliance) is active when the red light is shown and will prevent any application of power. Press the switch again to extinguish the light before applying power again.
• The cab hasn't been set up - Check the Master Key, Reverser, and follow the quick start guide in the manual.
• The doors are unlocked - Check the HUD to see if the doors are open and use the manual to identify the Door Close button.
• The wrong power supply is being used - Check the manual for "Power Changeover" instructions and make sure you are using the correct power source for the area in which you are driving (Class 395).
• The Emergency Brake has been triggered - Check the manual for "Emergency Brake Recovery" instructions.
• The cab was accidentally shutdown - If the Reverser is accidentally moved into the Off position, you will hear the start-up warning tones, as you move back into Forward. Then, you will need to press the Pan Up Shoes Down button once more to Close the MCB and before reapplying power (Class 395).
• You have found the train in a "Cold & Dark" state - Please refer to the instructions in the manual for starting a train in a "Cold & Dark" state. Therefore, will be a few more steps to the set-up process when a train is found in this state.

Why does the Class 66 feel like it is dragging and stop when power is released? 

• The Brake Cut-Out has been set up - The lead loco will need the brakes to be set to Cut-In, to be in control of the brakes for the entire train. Please refer to the manual, for the Class 66 Quick Start guide.
• The brakes haven't been fully released - Hold the Automatic Brake handle in the release position, till the Brake Pipe Control dial, directly in front of the driver, reads 5 bar.

What is the startup procedure for the Class 375?

1. Insert the Master Key.
2. Set the Reverser to FORWARD.
3. Move the Power/Brake handle to the P1 position to get moving!

What is the startup procedure for the Class 395?

1. Insert the Master Key
2. Set the Reverser to FORWARD.
3. Check the Line Volt light is lit (Power is being drawn from the overhead lines or 3rd Rail)
4. Check the MCB/VCB light is not lit (Power is cut-in, ready to go)
5. Move the Power/Brake handle to the P1 position to get moving!

What is the startup procedure for the Class 465?

1. Insert the Master Key.
2. Set the Reverser to Forward.
3. Apply power to get moving.

What is the startup procedure for the Class 700/0?

1. Insert the Master Key.
2. Set the Reverser to Forward.
3. Apply power to get moving.

Video Guides

• Southeastern High-Speed Tutorial
• Class 395 Power Changeover Tutorial - The British Ace
• Class 700 with Safety Systems Tutorial - trainsimulatordriver
• Class 700 Cold and Dark Start Tutorial - trainsimulatordriver
• Class 700 ACDC Power Change Over Tutorial - trainsimulatordriver

Compatible Add-Ons

Compatible add-ons can expand the amount of content available on a route in various ways, such as liveries, scenarios, training modules and timetable layers. 

Cargo Line Vol. 2: Aggregates Add-On

• HOA Bogie Hopper in VTG branding
• Scenarios
  • [CL] 6V18 Allington Aggregates - Whatley Quarry
  • [CL] 6Y73 Hoo Junction - Tonbridge West Yard

Rail Head Treatment Train Add-On

• Heavily weathered BR Class 66 in EWS livery
• Timetable services
• Journey Mode: The Red Shed's Redemption
• Training: Class 66 RHTT Introduction
• 3 scenarios
  • Dawn of the Shed
  • Once In a Hoo Moon
  • Night Cleaner

Rail Operations Group BR Class 37/7 Loco Add-On

• Class 37/7 EPX Livery
• Timetable services
• Journey Mode: Southern Stars
• Training : Class 37/7 Introduction (Training Center)
• 3 scenarios
• 
  
  • Out With The Old
  • In With The New
  • Risky Rescue

Thameslink BR Class 700/0 Loco Add-On

• Class 700/0 in Thameslink livery
• Timetable services
• Journey Mode: We built this Desiro City
• Training: Class 700/0 Introduction
• 4 scenarios
  • Desiro City Shattered
  • Desiro City Shortened
  • Desiro City on-Test
  • Desiro City Changeover

Timetable Layers

Timetable Layers will allow you to drive locomotives from other routes/add-ons in timetable mode. They may require you to own the complete set of compatible add-ons before layers are activated. The exception being where an add-on states it has timetable support for this route in the product description. Timetable layers are applicable to 9th Gen Consoles & PC Only.

Train Sim World Add-On Compatibility Guide