This is a scenario for the ATS WCML Birmingham to Preston “Missing Link”.

The steady flow of coal traffic from Scotland to power stations and industries in England was once a common sight, with heavy southbound trains making their way through the network. Take EWS Class 66 No. 66083 with 22 loaded HTA wagons from Preston to Crewe. With a substantial load behind, managing speed and power is essential while navigating the busy West Coast Main Line, dealing with signals, gradients, and congestion along the way. These coal trains were a vital part of the supply chain, but are now sadly a thing of the past. 

Essential Requirements:

• AP Class 150/1
• AP Class 158 Perkins & Cummins
• AP Class 170
• AP Class 175 2.0
• AP Class 66 2.0 Vol 1
• AP HAA Wagon
• AP Signal EP
• British Loco Studios HTA EWS/DB Branding
• DTG WCML South
• JT 220/221 Voyager
• MJW Class 390 Revamp
• TS Rolling Stock HTA Wagon

Non-Essential Requirements:

• AP FSA/FTA Wagon
• AP MFA Wagon
• JT Class 60
• RSC Doncaster Works
• SSS Departmental Wagons (catfish, dogfish, grampus, shark)
• TS Rolling Stock MBA Wagon
• TS Rolling Stock TEA Tanker