[Ashindac] 1E52 14:44 Reading – Newcastle (2026)

[Ashindac] 1E52 14:44 Reading – Newcastle (2026)

6th May 2026 0 By Ashindac

On a beautfiul spring afternoon, take 220023 in its striking new CrossCountry ‘candy cane’ livery from Doncaster to Newcastle on the final leg of its journey from Reading. The ECML is busy this evening, but it should be smooth sailing in the northbound direction.

This is a 90-minute scenario for the ATS East Coast Mainline Merge.

REQUIREMENTS

To play this scenario, you will require the following assets AND their associated dependencies:

ROUTE – ATS East Coast Mainline Merge

ESSENTIAL

AP Class 150/2 Diesel Multiple Unit Pack

AP Classs 156 Diesel Multiple Unit Pack

AP Class 158 (Perkins) Enhancement Pack

AP Class 158/159 (Cummins) Enhancement Pack

AP  Class 168/170/171 Enhancement Pack

AP Class 220/221 Enhancement Pack

AP Class 800-803 Enhancement Pack

ATS Class 185 Multiple Unit Pack

Class 150/2 – NORTHERN by BG Simulation

Class 156 – NORTHERN by BG Simulation

DTG Grand Central Class 180 ‘Adelante’ DMU Add-on

Leeds North West: Airedale & Wharfedale Lines by MaxTracks

Northern 158s by Clowes

Northern 170s by Clowes

RECOMMENDED

For the most true-to-life experience, I also recommend the following mods:

AP Sky & Weather Enhancement Pack 2.0

AP Sky Accurate Time of Day by On Track Simulation