This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the Midland Main Line: Leicester - Derby & Nottingham 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
- BR Class 158/0 EMT
- BR Class 43 HST
Training
Rail Journeys
Chapters:
- Multiplicity
- InterCity 125
Scenarios
- Easy Trip
- The Night Train
- Set Pieces
- Chasing Yellows
- Sno' Trouble at All
- Not Quite Awake
- Can't Make Your Mind Up?
Achievements
- MML: Running Start (Complete the Class 158 Introduction training module)
- MML: Marathon Champion (Complete all scenarios on Midland Main Line: Leicester - Derby & Nottingham)
- MML: Athletic Abilities (Reach Loco Level 10 in the Class 158)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why won't my train move?
- Make sure the DRA switch is Off (Not illuminated).
- Make sure there isn't a traction interlock (Red box around the power meter on the HUD) - See emergency brake recover instructions.
- Make sure the Master Key is unlocked.
What is the start-up procedure for the High Speed Train?
- Unlock the Master Key.
- Reverser to Neutral.
- Press the Engine Start button.
- Train Brake to Initial.
- Press the Parking Brake Off button.
- Reverser to Forward.
- Train Brake to Running.
- Apply the Throttle.
How do I recover from an emergency stop in the High Speed Train?
- Throttle to Idle.
- Train Brake to Release
- Apply the Throttle
What is the start-up procedure for the Class 158?
- Unlock the Master Key.
- Reverser to Forward.
- Automatic Brake to Release.
- Apply the Throttle.
How do I recover from an emergency stop in the Class 158?
- Throttle to Off.
- Brake to Release.
- Reverser to Off
- Then, Reverser to Forward.
- Apply the Throttle.
How do I use the Guards Panel with Class 158?
- Open the Guard Panel on the platform facing doors nearest the cab. It is located in a white panel to the side of the doors.
- Turn the Door Key to the On position.
- Open/Close buttons can be used to operate the doors accordingly.
- The Local Door Open/Closed switch can be used to operate that individual door.
- When done, turn the Door Key to the Off position and close the panel.
How do I enable the passenger lighting in the Class 158?
- Use the Lights On/Off buttons on the panel behind the driver's seat.
Video Guides
- Midland Main Line: Leicester - Derby & Nottingham Preview
- Class 158 Tutorial - trainsimulatordriver
- Class 43 HST Tutorial - trainsimulatordriver
- How To Unload Aggregates Tutorial - trainsimulatordriver
- How To Load Aggregates 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. 1: Petroleum Add-on
- Class 66 EWS
- Modern 100T TEA Tanker Wagon in multiple VTG-branded liveries
- Journey Mode
- Timetable Layers
- 2 Scenarios
Cargo Line Vol. 2: Aggregates Add-on
- Class 66 EWS
- HOA Bogie Hopper (Unbranded)
- Journey Mode
- Timetable Layers
- 3 Scenarios
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
- East Coast Main Line: Peterborough - Doncaster Route Add-On (PDB)
- East Coastway: Brighton - Eastbourne & Seaford Route Add-On (ECW)
- Great Western Express Route Add-On (GWE)
- Midland Main Line: Leicester - Derby & Nottingham Route Add-On (MML)
- Northern Trans-Pennine: Manchester - Leeds Route Add-On (NTP)
- Southeastern Highspeed: London St Pancras – Ashford Intl & Faversham Route Add-On (SEH)
- West Cornwall Local: Penzance - St Austell & St Ives Route Add-On (WCL)
- West Cornwall Steam Railtour Add-On (WCS)
- West Somerset Railway Route Add-On (WSR)
- BR Class 52 'Western' Loco Add-On (Class 52)
- Diesel Legends of the Great Western Add-On (Diesel Legends)
- Edinburgh - Glasgow: Engineering Express Pack (EDNPack)
Cargo Line Vol. 1: Petroleum Add-On (CLP)
Cargo Line Vol. 2: Aggregates Add-On (CLA)
- Rail Operations Group BR Class 37/7 Loco Add-On
- Rail Head Treatment Train Add-On
| Route | Timetable | Locomotive | Requirements |
| Midland Main Line: Leicester - Derby & Nottingham Route Add-On | Original | High Speed Train EMT 6+2 | MML |
High Speed Train EMT 8+2 | MML | ||
| Class 158 EMT | MML | ||
| Class 45/1 BLU (NTP) | MML, NTP | ||
| Class 37/7 EPX (SEH) | MML, ROG Class 37 | ||
| Class 66 EWS (ECW) | ECW, MML | ||
| Class 66 EWS (SEH)1 | MML, SEH | ||
| Class 66 EWS RHTT | MML, RHTT | ||
| Class 66 EWS (GWE) | GWE, MML | ||
| LMS Jubilee Black Festive (WCL) | MML, WCS | ||
| Class 66 DRS (EDN) | CLA, EDNPack, MML | ||
| Class 66 ONE (EDN) | CLA, EDNPack, MML | ||
| Class 66 EWS (ECML) | CLA, PDB, MML | ||
| Class 66 EWS (CLP) | CLP, MML | ||
| Class 66 EWS (CLA)2 | CLA, MML | ||
| Class 52 BLU (GWE) | CLP, Diesel Legends, GWE, MML | ||
| Class 52 (MAR) | Class 52, CLP, MML, WSR | ||
| Class 47 GRN (WSR) | CLP, MML, WSR |
1 - CLA is not required for this layer, but does add 4 services if you do own it.
2 - SEH is not required for this layer, but does add 4 services if you do own it.