Hello! This is one scenario for ATS’ “West Coast Mainline: Midlands and Northwest” route… 

DESCRIPTION: One fine October morning finds you in the cab of a Virgin Voyager, working the 10:54 service from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading between Kidsgrove and Birmingham. With just a week to go until Arriva takes over the CrossCountry franchise, trains still carry the familiar Virgin Trains ident, though its days in red are numbered. Year: 2007

TRACK COVERED: Kidsgrove to Birmingham New Street

TRACTION: Virgin Trains (Unbranded) 220021

DURATION: 65 Minutes

DIFFICULTY: Medium

CONDITIONS: Autumn, Fair Cloud

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

PAYWARE: 

ARMSTRONG POWERHOUSE: 

• Class 158 (Perkins) Enhancement Pack

• Class 158/159 (Cummins) Enhancement Pack

• Class 168/170/171 Enhancement Pack

• Class 220/221 Enhancement Pack

• Class 3560 Enhancement Pack

• Cloud Enhancement Pack (Optional)

• Signal Enhancement Pack

• Sky & Weather Enhancement Pack (Optional)

 

JUST TRAINS 

• Class 153

• Class 220/221

 

STEAM: 

• Class 159

• Birmingham CrossCity

• Portsmouth Direct Line

• West Coast Mainline South

 

FREEWARE: 

ALAN THOMSON SIM: 

• West Coast Mainline: Midlands and Northwest

 

MAJOR WALES: 

• Class 153 Revamp Pack

• Class 390 Revamp Pack

 

VULCAN PRODUCTIONS: 

• Class 323 West Mids Region 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 – 06/07/2026 – Nothing yet! Initial Release

 

…and that’s it for this scenario. My other creations can be found here. Anyway, enjoy! 🙂

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