2S51 17:23 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly (2011)
3rd June 2026Hello! This is one scenario for JustTrains’ “Midland Mainline” route…
DESCRIPTION: A sticky summer evening in the Peak District sees you stepping aboard 2S51, the 17:23 Northern Rail service from New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly. This is the return working of an additional peak-time service, having earlier brought commuters out of the city and now bouncing back into Manchester beneath muggy skies! Year: 2011
TRACK COVERED: New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly
TRACTION: Northern Rail 142047
DURATION: 25 Minutes
DIFFICULTY: Easy
CONDITIONS: Summer, Fair Cloud/Showers
REQUIREMENTS:
PAYWARE:
ALAN THOMSON SIM:
• Class 185 Desiro
ARMSTRONG POWERHOUSE:
• Class 142 Diesel Multiple Unit Pack V2
• Class 150/1 Enhancement Pack
• Class 158 (Perkins) Enhancement Pack
• Class 158/159 (Cummins) Enhancement Pack
• Class 168/170/171 Enhancement Pack
• Class 175 Enhancement Pack V2
• Class 220/221 Enhancement Pack
• Cloud Enhancement Pack (Optional)
• Signal Enhancement Pack
• Sky & Weather Enhancement Pack (Optional)
JUST TRAINS
• Class 220/221
• Midland Mainline (+relevant extensions)
STEAM:
• Class 150/1
• Class 159
• Class 170
• CrossCity Birmingham
• South Wales Mainline
• WCML South
FREEWARE:
ALAN THOMSON SIM:
• Class 323 Northern Rail
MAJOR WALES:
• Class 390 Revamp 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:
Nothing yet! (02/06/2026)
…and that’s it for this scenario. My other creations can be found here. Anyway, enjoy! 🙂





Nice little one, thanks!
Very nice semi-fast run back to Piccadilly. Enjoyed thoroughly.
Lovely little scenario!