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Train Simulator: BR Castle Class Loco Add-On Ativador

Updated: Mar 18, 2020





















































About This Content One of the most well-liked and successful locomotives of the Great Western Railway, the Castle Class, speeds into Train Simulator in gleaming BR Brunswick Green liveries.Originally designed by Charles Collett, Chief Mechanical Engineer for the Great Western Railway, the origins of the Castle Class were in the Star Class of 1907, which introduced the basic four-cylinder 4-6-0 layout to steam locomotives. When introduced, the Castle Class was heralded as Britain’s most powerful express passenger locomotive with an average operating speed of 80mph (129 km/h) and a top recorded speed of 108mph (174 km/h).The first models in the Class were built in 1923 for the GWR at Swindon Works; construction continued at intervals until 1950, by which time 171 locomotives had been built. The first withdrawals started in the 1950s, with the last Castle Class being withdrawn in November 1965.However, eight locomotives in the Class have been preserved with two currently certified for mainline running. These preserved locomotives are often called upon to haul named special railtour services, including The Cornishman, The Bristolian and The Cornish Riviera Express.The Castle Class for Train Simulator is available early BR and late BR Brunswick Green liveries, as it operated for BR in the 1950s - 1960s, and includes a Collett 4,000 gallon tender. The model features advanced steam simulations such as a reverser lock, 3D fire in firebox, animated internal valve gear, cab controls animated in exterior view, switchable headboards and coach boards. Also included are BR Mk1 coaches in Chocolate & Cream livery.The locomotive is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the BR Castle Class on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the The Riviera Line: Exeter-Paignton route (available separately and required to play these scenarios).ScenariosFour scenarios for The Riviera Line: Exeter-Paignton route:Training: Castle Class Simple ControlsTraining: Castle Class Expert ControlsCornish CastleThe Torbay CastleMore scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why don’t you check it out now!Click here for Steam Workshop scenarios.Key FeaturesCastle Class in early BR and late BR Brunswick Green liveriesCollett 4,000 gallon tenderAdvanced steam simulations including reverser lock, 3D fire in firebox and animated internal valve gearCab controls animated in exterior viewSwitchable headboards and coach boardsBR Mk1 coaches in Chocolate & Cream liveryQuick Drive compatibleScenarios for The Riviera Line: Exeter-Paignton routeDownload size: 233mb b4d347fde0 Title: Train Simulator: BR Castle Class Loco Add-OnGenre: SimulationDeveloper:Dovetail GamesPublisher:Dovetail Games - TrainsFranchise:Train SimulatorRelease Date: 3 Jul, 2014 Train Simulator: BR Castle Class Loco Add-On Ativador The Castle Class from DTG is probably some of the very best DLC they've ever released, and is the best Steam loco they've created, at least in my book. Remembering an old Engine Driver article, this DLC was a labour of love for one person who volunteered with Nunney Castle, and had firsthand experience with the real thing. A happy circumstance that shows well in this DLC.PROS:-Above average sounds. I knew DTG had it in them! Finally, a steam loco that doesn't absolutely need a helping hand from 3rd party, although not 100% perfect. The high speed chuff is slightly off, but not entirely noticable. Veteran steam fans might notice a small quirk, though. -Great cab, with extra features like simulated Steam Heating and modelled and animated (but not simulated?) hydrostatic lubricator.-Chocolate and cream carriages with changable destination boards.-Headboards and TRNs.-Changable headcodes.CONS:-Whistle leaves some to be desired, but not intolerable.-Marketplace DLC was supposed to be released some time ago, but it never appeared?-Few scenarios, although somewhat engaging.SSS have come up with a sound pack for tis DLC, an although I do reccomend it, I wouldn't consider it required. If you plan on driving this loco to within an inch of it's knees (which you should) I'd get it, just to be on the safe side.This DLC will go down in history as the one that DTG really got right. I wish they'd put the same amount of effort and love into the rest of the content they develop as they did this one. If so, we'd have a very different situation on our hands.Overall 90%, with SSS pack 92%. very worth it especially if its on the winter its price went to about a dollar. A great addon!Very highly recommended:). Been playing Train Sim since the first installment of Railworks, back in the day, and have to admit that this is my favourite steam loco thus far. Handles beautifully, sounds every bit as good as it looks, and the career scenarios included for the Dawlish\/Exeter run are very enjoyable.. it look cool. I really do like the Castle, DTG and all involved put a lot of effort into looks sounds and everything even the sound of 3 cone and single cone ejectors is spot on! A job well done!

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