Dovetail Support

This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the Blackpool Branches: Preston - Blackpool & Ormskirk 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.

Manual

• Blackpool Branches Manual

Locomotives

• Class 142 Pacer DMU
• Class 08
• Class 47/7

Training

• Blackpool Branches Route Introduction
• Class 142 Introduction
• Class 08 Introduction
• Class 47 Introduction 

Rail Journeys

Exploring the Fylde Coast Chapters

• Learn How to Pace Yourself
• Pacing Around
• Pacer Test
• Brush Up
• Duff Gen
• Spoon Tycoon
• Bearing the Shunt
• Odds and Rods

Scenarios

• Blackpool Illuminations
• Oiled up
• DMU Debacle
• Back and Forth
• Put a Gronk on it

Achievements

• PBO: Pace Yourself (Operate the Class 142 for 142 miles)
• PBO: Beside the Seaside (Complete 40 services on Blackpool Branches)
• PBO: Big Dipper - (Complete All Scenarios on Blackpool Branches)

Route Map

Frequently Asked Questions

How do i enter the Class 142?

• Insert the key to unlock the door panel hatch.
• Open the door panel hatch and press Open Door.
• Close he door panel hatch.
• Insert the key into the door panel lock by the cab door.
• Insert the key into the door panel lock above the passenger door and press Close.
• Close the door panel hatch and turn off the door panel locl by the cab door.

What is the start-up procedure for the Class 142?

1. From the driver's seat turn on the Master Key.
2. Move the Reverser to Forward.
3. Release the Westcode 3 Step brakes.
4. Apply power using the throttle.

What is the start-up procedure for the Class 08?

1. Set the Battery Isolation Switch to Normal on both side of the locomotive.
2. Hold the Master Key Switch in the Start position until the engine is running.
3. Set the Master Key Switch to On.
4. Set the Loco Brake to Emergency.
5. Release the Handbrake.
6. Set the Train Brake to Running.
7. Move the Reverser to Forward.
8. Release the Loco Brake.
9. Apply power using the Throttle.

What is the start-up procedure for the Class 47/7?

1. Set the Batery Isolation Switch to Closed.
2. Turn the Master Key to On.
3. Set the Reverser to Engine Only.
4. Press the Engine Start button.
5. Set the Straight Brake to 100%.
6. Set the Driver's Brake to Running.
7. Move the Reverser to Forward.
8. Release the Parking Brake.
9. Release the Straight Brake.
10. Apply power using the Throttle.

Video Guides

• Train Sim World 4: Blackpool Branches Preview
• Class 47/4 Introduction and Driving Tutorial -trainsimulatordriver
• Class 47 Setup and Driving Tutorial for Freight with Shunting -trainsimulatordriver
• Class 142 Pacer Nodding Donkey Long Tutorial - trainsimulatordriver
• Class 142 Pacer Nodding Donkey Quick Intro Tutorial - trainsimulatordriver
• Class 08 Gronk Introduction and Shunting 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. 

There are no compatible add-ons at this time.

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. The following information is confirmed for 9th generation consoles and PC, but there may be some small variances for players on 8th generation consoles. 

Compatible add-ons for layers only:

• Tees Valley Line (TVL)
• West Cornwall Local (WCL) - Additional Wagon & AI Only
• Northern Trans-Pennine (NTP)
• Spirit of Steam (SoS)
• BR Heavy Freight Pack
• BR Class 31
• BR Class 20