About This Content Synonymous with the most recognisable period in British Rail’s history, the ‘Rail Blue’ livery carried across BR’s roster of diesel and electric locomotives and multiple units stretched across three decades, as represented in this collection of BR Blue diesel and electric locomotives for Train Simulator.The BR Class 09 is a class of 0-6-0 diesel locomotives originally designed for shunting and short distance freight trips along branch lines. In total, 26 of the Class were built, similar in appearance and specification to the Class 08 but with different gearing to deliver a higher top speed.The BR Class 33, also known as ‘Type 3’ or ‘Crompton’, was built specifically for the Southern Region between 1960 and 1962. A total of 98 locomotives were built with the ability to supply new electric train heating, rather than the ubiquitous steam heating which was prevalent in BR’s passenger rolling stock. Although generally based in the southern part of the England, the locomotives were found as far north as York and South Lanarkshire during their operating lives.The electro-diesel BR Class 73 was one of the few locomotives built by British Rail with dual power control. With an increase in electrification in the Southern Region, the Class 73 was designed to operate on the 650/750V DC third rail system, as well as on non-electrified track with its diesel engine. Between 1984 and 2005, Class 73 locomotives were used as traction on Gatwick Express services, in partnership with Class 489 Gatwick Luggage Vans as ‘push-pull services.With electrification of the Southern Region, BR introduced a number of Electric Multiple Units (EMUs), including the BR Class 416 ‘2EPB’. Built over a three year period from 1953, the 2EPB was intended for inner suburban passenger services around London, and were in service as late as the 1980s on North London line services between Richmond and North Woolwich.The BR Class 421 (originally ‘4CIG’ before TOPS introduction) EMUs were built at BR York Works between 1964 and 1972. The units were originally allocated to Brighton Main Line services, with a second batch allocated to services around Portsmouth, although latterly spent time across the Southern Region. The 4CIG is probably most famous for its ‘slam door’ nickname, so called as newer units with sliding or plug doors were introduced.The Rail Blue (or Monastral Blue) livery became standard across BR’s roster from 1965 onwards. The colour was, in fact, a dark, greyish blue designed to hide dirt well, although this was often portrayed inaccurately in photographs. The colour was applied to all diesel and electric locomotives, with the exception of the ends, which were painted yellow to improve visibility to lineside workers; the livery was also applied to coaching stock and multiple units with some variations.The first break in Rail Blue uniformity came in 1976 with the introduction of a blue/grey livery or what was known as BR Corporate Blue at the time, on InterCity 125 (HST) sets – the blue colour being carried around to the front of HST sets. This blue also incorporated a marginally darker and richer blue pigment to further hide the oily residues left by the predominant diesel emissions of locomotives at the time. However, most traction maintenance depots around the country were forced to source their paints from local suppliers. This situation resulted in different shades of both the blue and the yellow being applied to locomotives – some locomotives were almost turquoise in colour while others were almost royal blue.By the mid-1980s, both Rail and Corporate Blue liveries had been replaced on all BR locomotives and coaching stock in favour of the newer InterCity “Red Stripe” and InterCity Executive liveries. Also included with the pack are OBA Wagons and General Utility Vehicles (GUVs) to form freight and parcel/newspaper services hauled by the locomotives included in the BR Blue Pack. The locomotives included in the BR Blue Pack are also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive them on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the Chatham Main Line: London-Gillingham route (available separately and required to play these scenarios).ScenariosThree scenarios for the Chatham Main Line: London-Gillingham route:Going Back in Time (Class 421 ‘4CIG’)Night Shunter (Class 09)Paper Run (Class 73)More scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why don’t you check it out now!Click here for Steam Workshop scenarios.Key FeaturesBR Class 09 in BR Blue liveryBR Class 33 in BR Blue liveryBR Class 73 in BR Blue liveryBR Class 416 ‘2EPB’ in BR Blue liveryBR Class 421 ‘4CIG’ in BR Blue liveryOBA wagons and General Utility Vehicles (GUVs)Quick Drive compatibleScenarios for the Chatham Main Line: London-Gillingham routeDownload size: 476mb a09c17d780 Title: Train Simulator: BR Blue Diesel Electric Pack Loco Add-OnGenre: SimulationDeveloper:Dovetail GamesPublisher:Dovetail Games - TrainsFranchise:Train SimulatorRelease Date: 19 May, 2016 Train Simulator: BR Blue Diesel Electric Pack Loco Add-On Patch THE BLUE ELECTRIC PACK SEEMS TO BE A WELL MADE PROJECT. I AVEN'T GOTTEN TO PLAY ALLOT OF THIS ONE YET, BUT LEARNING DIFFERENT THINGS. I WISH YOU CAN BE ABLE TO MIX THE CARS ONTO THE ENGINES, I HAVENT LEARN IF YOU CAN CONNECT TO THE CARS OR UNCONNECT THAT I HAVEN'T SEEN YET. BUT I HAVE LEARN THAT YOU CAN EDIT CARS TO THE ENGINES WHICH IS REAL NICE TOOL. I WISH THE WAS MORE ROUTES AND SENARENOS TO CAN PUT TO THE TRAINS TO RUN, AND IF THEIR IS I'D LIKE SOMEONE DIRECT ME TO THEM ON A LINK I CAN CLICK ON. I'M NEW TO THIS GAMES, I REALLY LIKE IT ALLOT AND HOPE TO LEARN MORE ROUTES I CAN RUN.THANK YOU. First of all, excellent value - 5 trains for $13. Less then $3 each.Trains are excellently modelled, I like them a lot, and the only questions I have are:1. Why the 33 has the driver in the rear cab? You can change that by flipping the loco around but then you have to drive in reverse. Perhaps they will fix it. Unless its how 33s were driven, lol.2. The 73 only runs Quick Drive on 3rd rail lines. Why, given you can use it in desel only mode?. I picked this up with the Twin Pack, and overall, I think this one's ok, but I really can't recommend it. My opinion for the rolling stock is as followsClass 09: Another Class 08 Rehash, nothing really to say.Class 33: I can't tell on this one (At the time of this review, I do not have the 33 Packs), it's ok, to say the LEAST.Class 73: Ok, Thank GOD they didn't make any horrible sounds for this. Instead they used their Gatwick 73 Sounds, which are good.Class 416: 415 Sounds, but they're ok.Class 421: Ok, this is a utter joke. AWS doesn't work half the time, very crappy sounds, horrible horn. If i'm not mistaken, didn't only the 4CEP's and the 4VEP's operate on this route? The LEAST I can say about this is the BR Blue\/Grey livery is somewhat OK, but not that good.OBA: Reused directly from the S&CGUV: This one's nice. I wish they modelled it to where you can open the doors though....Overall, I give this a 6\/17. Now lets hope AP updates their 421\/422\/423 Soundpack to fix that mess of a CIG......... Very poor driving experience, cab sounds are awful. This pack is ok for static stock but I guess thats why it was cheap!. Got it for the 2EPB, but it was definetly worth the purchase. At only 12 USD, this is a bang for your buck.My only complaint is the 4CIG which a complete mess. the guard buzzer is the High horn... anyways, this pack gets a...7\/10. I bought this pack wanting more BR blue stock and expected it to be diesels, kinda stepped into a mine here, realising three of the locos are meant for third rail routes, from which i own only the Isle of Wight. Decided to try and build my own naive fictious route for them xDOther than that, the pack seems quite well done, I didn't yet notice much difference between the class 09 and RSC's class 08, but I can't say a bad word about it. I don't know what to say about the EMU's, they look good but I'm not a big fan of this kind of stock, so I can't say much. I really like the hybrid engine though, it's a really unusual and fun vehicle to drive, seems really well done to me too. The diesel loco is a good addition to the br blue collection in general, it has nice controls, sounds, the model is highly detailed just as others, glad to have something else to drive from that era than the basic kuju stock. The pack was also very cheap on sale. A lot of good quality content for a really low price, highly recommend!. A perfect addition for routes that have third rail electrification and the scenarios that came with this pack are good. The Class 421 "CIG" unit doesn't have a passenger view whereas the Class 416 does. The pack hasn't given me the "wow" factor but it is good enough to make your own scenarios.. I picked this up with the Twin Pack, and overall, I think this one's ok, but I really can't recommend it. My opinion for the rolling stock is as followsClass 09: Another Class 08 Rehash, nothing really to say.Class 33: I can't tell on this one (At the time of this review, I do not have the 33 Packs), it's ok, to say the LEAST.Class 73: Ok, Thank GOD they didn't make any horrible sounds for this. Instead they used their Gatwick 73 Sounds, which are good.Class 416: 415 Sounds, but they're ok.Class 421: Ok, this is a utter joke. AWS doesn't work half the time, very crappy sounds, horrible horn. If i'm not mistaken, didn't only the 4CEP's and the 4VEP's operate on this route? The LEAST I can say about this is the BR Blue\/Grey livery is somewhat OK, but not that good.OBA: Reused directly from the S&CGUV: This one's nice. I wish they modelled it to where you can open the doors though....Overall, I give this a 6\/17. Now lets hope AP updates their 421\/422\/423 Soundpack to fix that mess of a CIG......... Very very nice pack except the CIG is erroneous for the Chatham Main Line as only CEPs with or without MLV's worked to the coast from Victoria and the only time you would have seen a CIG is if it was passing over head at Penge East.Def some good gear in here for the money :)
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Train Simulator: BR Blue Diesel Electric Pack Loco Add-On Patch
Updated: Mar 9, 2020
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