In the summer of 1997, Virgin Cross Country’s class 158s proved to be so unreliable that other stock had to be brought in to cover their diagrams. They came up with the idea of using their own spare class 43s with just two coaches to substitute the DMU services out of Manchester Airport.
Today, you’re in charge of 1S56, the afternoon service to Edinburgh from Preston to Carlisle. The increased top speed of this set means you’ll be early into your stops. Enjoy the breaks along the way and the acceleration from your 4500 hp.

95 minute scenario for the WCML over Shap route. Date: 2nd of July, 1997. Weather: Fair Cloud. Feedback is much appreciated. Hope you enjoy! 😊

Requirements:
(* means it has its own requirements)
AP
• Weather EP V2
• Signal EP
• Class 90+DVT
• Class 87
• Class 37 Vol. 1
• Class 142 (Discontinued)
• Class 156
• Class 150/2
• Class 150/1 EP*
• Class 158 Cummins EP*
• Class 43 Valenta EP*
• Class 86 EP*
• Class 56 EP*
• Class 325 EP*
• Mk1 Coach Pack
• Mk2a-c Coach Pack
• Mk2d-f Coach Pack
• Mk3a-b Coach Pack
• TTA Wagon Pack vol. 1
• FSA/FTA Wagon Pack
• TPO Wagons (Extra stock)
Just Trains
• IWB Cargowaggon
Major Wales
• Class 158 Plawwie patch
ATS
• BodgeItTMD’s Virgin Trains West Coast Loco Hauled Pack*
• James Ivell’s HST: Branded Virgin West coast & Cross Country Pack*