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    DB Schenker Class 59/2 Loco Add-On

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      The first of the heavy freight generation of locomotives and pivotal in bringing the most successful freight locomotive in the UK to life, the BR Class 59 comes to Train Simulator in modern DB Schenker livery.

      The original four Class 59s were ordered by Foster Yeoman in 1985 as a replacement to the increasingly unreliable Class 56. For the design of the Class 59, Foster Yeoman engaged General Motors Electro-Motive Division, one of the leading builders of locomotives. Derived from the EMD SD40-2 with a Class 58 style cab, the Class 59 was designed to haul heavy loads such as stone or coal across the UK, with a 3,300 horsepower engine.

      Following Foster Yeoman’s order, further Class 59/1 variants were ordered by Amey Roadstone Construction, and Class 59/2 variants were ordered by National Power, initially as a trial, and then as an ongoing order to haul coal and limestone hoppers.

      Built between 1994 and 1995, the Class 59/2s had different features compared to earlier variants of the class, including a new advanced slow speed control for accurate merry-go-round power station coal trains, more modern batteries and fire safety systems and also yaw dampers to increase the top speed from the original 60mph (96km/h) to 75mph (120km/h).

      Ultimately, EMD's diligence and flexibility in designing and constructing such a small order of 15 locomotives opened the way for the later, much larger, Class 66, which were built on the same body shell but internally different

      In April 1998, National Power rail operations were taken over by English, Welsh & Scottish Railway, who proceeded to use Class 59/2s more widely over the network. Class 59/2s are today operated by DB Schenker and maintained by Mendip Rail at Merehead.

      The BR Class 59/2 for Train Simulator is available in DB Schenker livery as it operates for the private logistics company on the UK’s rail network today. Also included are JHA 102t bogie aggregate hopper wagons.

      Includes:

      • BR Class 59/2 in DB Schenker livery
      • Accurate PBL 90 brakes
      • Automatic wheelslip protection
      • Slow speed control
      • Multiple headlight variations including flashing hazard lighting
      • JHA 102t bogie aggregate hopper wagons
      • Quick Drive compatible
      • 3 scenarios for the North London Line route, also available on Steam

       

       

      Class 59/2 'DB Schenker' Manual

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      Alternative Buying Option

      The DB Schenker Class 59/2 Loco Add-On is included when you buy the following DLC

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      Class 59 - History

      Do you have an interest in the history of the Class 59? Our friends over at Train Testing have an excellent archive of images and information regarding the test programme undertaken before the train entered service. Click here to take a look. Images used with the kind permission of Dave Coxon.

      Image showing brand new EMD class 59 locomotive 59002 sits in the sidings at RTC in the company of the other members of the class on 27th January 1986
      Image showing 59003 coupled to Test Car 10 ready for a run to Cricklewood

      RElated Publications

      Type 5 Heavy Freight Locomotives - David Cable

      • Hardcover: 160 pages
      • Publisher: Pen & Sword Transport (26 Feb. 2018)
      • Language: English
      • ISBN-10: 1473899729
      • ISBN-13: 978-1473899728

       

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