This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the East Coast Main Line: Peterborough - Doncaster Route Add-On. 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.


Locomotives

  • Class 801 LNER
  • Class 66 EWS
  • Flying Scotsman (Add-On)
  • Class 47 (ECML Pack Add-On)

Training


Rail Journeys

"The Quick and the Shed" Chapters:

  • Driving A-train
  • High Speed Hybrid
  • Azuming Around
  • Don't Have a Cow
  • The Heat is On
  • Left for Shed
  • Day of the Shed
  • In the Shed of Night

Scenarios


Achievements

  • PBD: Azuma Meeting (Complete Azuma Class 801/2 Training Module)
  • PBD: Matching the Mallard (Reach 126mph in the Azuma)
  • PBD: Half Way (Drive Azuma Class 801/2 for 400.5 miles)

Route Map


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the start-up procedure for Class 801?

  1. Set the Master Key to On.
  2. Set the Reverser to Forward.
  3. Apply power using the Power Handle.


How do I recover from an emergency brake application in the Class 801?

  1. Come to a complete stop,
  2. Reset the Power Handle to 0.
  3. Apply power using the Power Handle.


Why won't the Class 801 work in electric mode on some routes?

The Class 801 Azuma uses 25kV power from OHLE in electric mode, which is common on most electrified UK routes. However, Germany typically uses 15kV power, which is incompatible.


How do I use the Class 801 in diesel mode?

  1. Be stationary with the Reverser in Neutral
  2. Press and hold the Engine Start Button for 10 Seconds

  3. Press and hold the Diesel Button for 10 Seconds

  4. If the Pantograph is raised, press the Pan Down Button until it has lowered

  5. Note: depending on your formation, as only a single diesel engine is present your performance will be
    severely limited, a 9-car 801 does not move in a hurry!



Video Guides


TSW Add-On Database

Please visit the Train Sim World Add-On Database for further details on this add-on, including:

  • Game Mode & Feature Support
  • Additional Layers
  • Platform Differences
  • Gen 8 Compatibility