On this dull summer Sunday in 2001, engineering work is underway at Water Orton Junction outside of Birmingham which means traffic from Derby is diverted to the Cross City line via Lichfield instead of via Tamworth. This includes Virgin Cross Country services, freight and Central Trains services along the cross country route.

Today, you will drive 158856 on the diverted Central Trains 12:42 Nottingham to Gloucester service from Lichfield Trent Valley south along the Cross City line and on towards Worcester. Traffic is heavy so expect adverse signals. You will call at New Street and University along the way.

60 minute scenario for the DTG Cross City route. Weather: Overcast/Rain. Feedback is much appreciated. Hope you enjoy! 😊

Requirements:
(* means it has its own requirements)
AP
• Weather EP V2
• Signal EP
• Class 150/2
• Class 156
• Class 158 (Perkins)
• Class 321
• Class 90/DVT
• Class 150/1 EP*
• Class 170 EP*
• Class 175 EP*
• Class 43 Valenta EP*
• Class 86 EP*
• Class 56 EP*
• Class 66 EP*
• Mk2d-f Coach Pack
• Mk3a-b Coach Pack
• MGR Wagon Pack
Just Trains
• Class 60
• IWB Cargowaggon
Alan Thomson Sim
• James Ivell’s HST: Branded Virgin West coast & Cross Country Pack*
Vulcan Productions
• Class 323 v2.0