[CH] 4S52 07:51 Crewe Basford Hall – Coatbridge F.L.T.

[CH] 4S52 07:51 Crewe Basford Hall – Coatbridge F.L.T.

10th September 2025 4 By Chuntley

This is a scenario for the ATS West Coast Mainline – Midlands & Northwest “Missing Link” route.

 

You’re rostered on an unusual turn today, stepping in over 30 minutes early at Crewe Basford Hall to relieve the depot driver and take charge of a heavily loaded Freightliner intermodal bound for Coatbridge. Your duty is to work the train as far as Preston, and with it being early morning you should enjoy a relatively clear run on the West Coast Main Line, although that can quickly change as you edge closer to the morning rush hour. Normally this working would be entrusted to a pair of Class 86s, but with them unavailable, you’ve been allocated Class 66/5 No. 66540 “Ruby”, so expect a different driving experience with a single loco on the head end. Manage your power carefully, stay alert for pathing checks, and deliver your train smoothly to Preston ready for the onward crew.

 

Essential Requirements:

  • AP Class 142
  • AP Class 156
  • AP Class 319 Vol 1
  • AP Class 350 EP
  • AP Class 66 EP 2.0 Vol 1
  • AP Class 67 EP
  • AP FSA/FTA Wagon
  • AP Mk3a Coaches
  • AP Sky & Weather pack
  • DTG WCML South
  • JT Class 221
  • MJW 390 Revamp
  • MJW Arriva Mk3 DVT Reskin
  • WCML Trent Valley

 

Non-Essential Requirements:

  • AP Class 325 EP
  • AP Class 86 EP
  • TS Rolling Stock HTA Wagon

 

Feedback is greatly appreciated – enjoy.

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About the author

All my scenarios follow actual WTTs, these span span the 1980s to modern day – from Class 1 expresses to heavy freights, with plenty of chasing yellows. I play with trains for a living, and when I’m not on the real railway, I’m usually playing with ones that are 76 times smaller and made from plastic. I’m also quite keen on repainting and weathering these. Besides playing trains I also play a certain six stringed instrument.

4 Comments

  • ethandaspinallDownloaded says:
    10th October 2025 at 03:29

    This is a thoroughly enjoyable drive.

    A couple of comments, firstly that I see the other commenter experienced changes in weather. I do have the Sky/Weather enhancement pack installed, however appreciate this is likely an issue on my end. Secondly, strange problem regarding Coaches A and F of the 221 not loading in, I changed this myself in RW tools and the rest of the scenario worked beautifully.

    Playing this scenario genuinely was some of the most enjoyment I have got out of TS2024 in a long time.

  • Darran TaplinDownloaded says:
    10th September 2025 at 15:10

    Really enjoyed the drive with some challenging gradients, mixed weather and a great selection of AI. top drawer stuff!

    • ChuntleyAuthor says:
      10th September 2025 at 19:04

      Glad you enjoyed Darran, I take it you’re referring to the climb to Warrington in torrential rain after the signal check? That was pretty fun in testing, controlling the slippage while maintaing momentum! Really appreciate the feedback mate 🙂

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