Dovetail Support

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

• Class 158 Introduction (Training Center)
• High Speed Train Introduction (Training Center)

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?

1. Unlock the Master Key.
2. Reverser to Neutral.
3. Press the Engine Start button.
4. Train Brake to Initial.
5. Press the Parking Brake Off button.
6. Reverser to Forward.
7. Train Brake to Running.
8. Apply the Throttle.

How do I recover from an emergency stop in the High Speed Train?

1. Throttle to Idle.
2. Train Brake to Release
3. Apply the Throttle

What is the start-up procedure for the Class 158?

1. Unlock the Master Key.
2. Reverser to Forward.
3. Automatic Brake to Release.
4. Apply the Throttle.

How do I recover from an emergency stop in the Class 158?

1. Throttle to Off.
2. Brake to Release.
3. Reverser to Off
4. Then, Reverser to Forward.
5. Apply the Throttle.

How do I use the Guards Panel with Class 158?

1. 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.
2. Turn the Door Key to the On position.
3. Open/Close buttons can be used to operate the doors accordingly.
4. The Local Door Open/Closed switch can be used to operate that individual door.
5. 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

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
• 2 Scenarios
  • [CL] 6077 Sinfin Siding - Grain Oil Terminal
  • [CL] 6M49 Grain Oil Terminla - Sinfin Sidings
• Timetable Layers

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

• Midland Main Line: Leicester - Derby & Nottingham Route Add-On (MML)
• Northern Trans-Pennine: Manchester - Leeds Route Add-On (NTP)
• West Cornwall Local: Penzance - St Austell & St Ives Route Add-On (WCL)
• West Cornwall Steam Railtour Add-On (WCS)
• Tees Valley Line: Darlington – Saltburn-by-the-Sea Route Add-On (TVL)
• East Coastway: Brighton - Eastbourne & Seaford Route Add-On (ECW)
• Southeastern Highspeed: London St Pancras – Ashford Intl & Faversham Route Add-On (SEH)
• Great Western Express Route Add-On (GWE)
• BR Class 31 Loco Add-On
• Rail Operations Group BR Class 37/7 Loco Add-On

• Rail Head Treatment Train Add-On

• Cargo Line Vol. 1: Petroleum Add-On (CLP)