Hello! This is one scenario for JT’s “Midland Mainline” route… 

DESCRIPTION: It’s a grey, damp afternoon in May, and Manchester sits under a heavy overcast sky as you prepare to take charge of Northern’s 2B30 – the 15:08 through to Buxton. With the reduced COVID-19 timetable in place, the station and the network feels quieter than usual – only a handful of key workers and essential travellers waiting on the platform. Year: 2020

TRACK COVERED: Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton

TRACTION: Northern 156429 & 150142

DURATION: 60 minutes

DIFFICULTY: Easy/Medium

WEATHER: Summer, Overcast to Clear

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

PAYWARE: 

 

ALAN THOMSON SIM: 

• Class 185 Desiro

 

ARMSTRONG POWERHOUSE: 

• Class 66 Enhancement Pack V2

• Class 150/1 Enhancement Pack

• Class 150/2 Diesel Multiple Unit Pack

• Class 156 Diesel Multiple Unit Pack

• Class 158/159 (Cummins) Enhancement Pack

• Class 175 Enhancement Pack V2

• Class 319 Electric Multiple Unit Pack Vol 1

• Cloud Enhancement Pack (Optional)

• Signal Enhancement Pack

• Sky & Weather Enhancement Pack (Optional)

 

STEAM: 

• Birmingham CrossCity

• Class 66

• Class 150/1

• Class 159

• South Wales Coastal: Bristol to Swansea

• West Coast Mainline South

 

JUST TRAINS: 

• Class 220/221

• Midland Mainline (+relevant extensions)

 

FREEWARE:

ALAN THOMSON SIM: 

• Class 150/2 NORTHERN

• Class 158 EMR Interim

• Class 323 Arriva Northern

 

MAJOR WALES: 

• Class 150/0 Northern

• Class 390 Revamp Pack

 

NOTES: 

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UPDATE LOG: 

 • Nothing yet, V1 (20/10/2025) – Initial Release

 

Enjoy!

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