[Ashindac] 1E52 14:44 Reading – Newcastle (2026)
6th May 2026On 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




