1S53 13:26 Plymouth to Edinburgh (2019)
6th May 2026Hello! This is one scenario for David’s wonderful “Devon and Cornwall incl Bristol” route…
DESCRIPTION: On a busy August Saturday, CrossCountry has drafted in a pair of hired LNER HST sets to provide some much-needed extra capacity on the South West–North East axis. You’ll be taking charge of 1S53, the 13:26 Plymouth to Edinburgh, for the opening leg as far as Bristol Temple Meads. Expect a lively summer run through Devon and Somerset, with holiday traffic, full platforms, and plenty of passengers very grateful this one isn’t a 4-car Voyager! Year: 2019
TRACK COVERED: Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
TRACTION: LNER 43251 & 43257
DURATION: 145 Minutes
DIFFICULTY: Medium
CONDITIONS: Summer, Clear
REQUIREMENTS:
PAYWARE:
ALAN THOMSON SIM:
• Class 165/166
• Rail Express Systems Postal Pack
ARMSTRONG POWERHOUSE:
• Class 150/1 Enhancement Pack
• Class 150/2 Diesel Multiple Unit Pack
• Class 158/159 (Cummins) Enhancement Pack
• Class 220/221 Enhancement Pack
• Class 80X Enhancement Pack
• Cloud Enhancement Pack (Optional)
• HST (MTU) Pack
• Mk1 Coach Pack
• Signal Enhancement Pack
• Sky & Weather Enhancement Pack (Optional)
JUST TRAINS:
• Class 153
STEAM:
• Class 150/1
• Class 455/8
• Class 800
• Class 159
• Riviera Line
TRAIN SIM ROLLING STOCK:
• HTA Wagon Pack
FREEWARE:
ALAN THOMSON SIM:
• Class 150/2 West-South West Regional Destinations
• Devon and Cornwall incl Bristol Backdated (and assoc. reqs)
MAJOR WALES:
• Class 143 Revamp Pack
• Class 150 GWR
SEMAPHORE SIM:
• Class 159 SWR Reskin Pack
NOTES:
This scenario has been designed and tested with the AP Sky & Weather Enhancement Pack and TrainSimCommunity’s TimeOfDay pack installed. While not essential, it is recommended for the most accurate and realistic weather, sky, and lighting conditions corresponding to the scenario’s time and season. Without it, the visual environment may appear inconsistent or unrealistic for the given date and setting
UPDATE LOG:
V1 – 01/05/2026 – Nothing yet! Initial release
…and that’s it for this scenario. My other creations can be found here. Anyway, enjoy! 🙂




