Introduction This scenario pack comprises of six scenarios, all based on the East Coast Main Line (Newcastle to York) route available from Steam. Set in the early 1980's BR Blue era, the pack covers various types of traction including the Class 31 Class 47, Class 43 HST and the Class 55. The scenarios offer varying and challenging operations and give around seven hours of further driving on this route. Created using real timetables where possible, this scenario pack features prototypical consists for the era, prototypical passing AI, lots of adverse signals, AI interaction, custom scenery and audio and much more... Installation If you have downloaded this pack and are already reading this, there is a good chance you have already installed the scenarios because you have already unpackaged the .rar format and revealed the .rwp. If you are still struggling, the included .rwp can be installed using the Package Manager which can be found by using "Utilities.exe" which is located in your Steam \steamapps\common\railworks directory. Alternatively, archiving programs such as WinRar or 7- Zip can open the .rwp file and the scenarios can manually be placed in your TS2014 installation. Please note that if you are uncomfortable with moving these files manually, I take no responsibility for any damage you may cause to your install if the process is not done correctly. Official installation instructions can also be found via the user manuals, located in your install at Steam\steamapps\common\railworks\Manuals After installation is complete, the scenarios should then be viewable in the scenario editor via the Single Player/Standard Scenarios option and will be located within the list for the East Coast Main Line route. In the case of this scenario pack, all scenarios are prefixed with [DPS-SP05_XX] and numbered accordingly from 1 through to 6. Scenario Specific Scenery In order to give a unique feel to our scenarios, we like to use Scenario Specific Scenery. SSS are items of scenery, created like any other but with a field changed in the object blueprint which allows the objects to be placed in a scenario This isn't a new practice pioneered by us, it has been available and utilised since the very early days of Rail Simulator and Railworks, normally for the inclusion of temporary speed restrcitions, or placing workmen on the track. We like to take this process a step further, by including items that may be missing from routes such as landmarks, crossings, station furniture or additional foliage etc. This results in our scenarios being unique from any other, with objects and placement only available from us. Some examples of additions in this pack are items such as the missing transmitter at Darlington along with correct period billboards and station signage. This package, as stated in the description at time of purchase is available as a separate free download, the link is available on the product page. Scenario Overview [DPS-SP05_01] – '1S13 - 1100 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh' – BR Blue HST Difficulty: Easy Length: 75 Minutes Start Time: 13:05 Description On a wet Autumn day in the North-East, you are in charge of an express service from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh. Briefing Taking over the train at York, you are required to release the doors to allow passengers to board. On departure, you will be calling at Darlington and then Newcastle. [DPS-SP05_02] – '1P06 - 0539 Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastle' – BR Blue Class 47 Difficulty: Easy Length: 50 Minutes Start Time: 07:37 Description In charge of a Trans-Pennine Express service from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastle, you are running a few minutes early and have been held outside of Darlington whilst awaiting a platform. Briefing Starting just south of Darlington, you have been awaiting a platform. Now clear to proceed, you will be heading to Newcastle and calling at Darlington, Durham and Chester-Le-Street en-route. [DPS-SP05_03] – '1M76 - 1935 Newcastle to Birmingham New Street' – BR Blue Class 31 Difficulty: Medium Length: 85 Minutes Start Time: 19:33 Description Following the earlier failure of a Class 47, an ETS equipped Class 31 has been drafted in to work a Cross Country service from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street. Briefing Starting at Newcastle, you are required to release the doors to allow passengers to board. On depature, you will be calling at Durham, Darlington and finally York. [DPS-SP05_04] – '1Y11 - 0630 Newcastle to London Kings Cross' – BR Blue HST Difficulty: Medium Length: 50 Minutes Start Time: 06:27 Description After missing it's previous diagram due to an investigation into a brake issue at Heaton, your HST set is now ready for the journey to London. Briefing Starting at Newcastle, you are required to release the doors to allow passengers to board. On departure, you are scheduled to call at Durham, Darlington and finally York. [DPS-SP05_05] – '1E02 - 0548 Edinburgh to London Kings Cross' – BR Blue Class 55 Difficulty: Medium Length: 80 Minutes Start Time: 07:24 Description The withdrawal of the Class 55 'Deltic' on the East Coast Main Line is now well underway, and the class are starting to appear less and less on the route each day. Briefing After travelling down from the Scottish capital, you are currently awaiting a platform at Newcastle. Once given the signal to proceed, you will be calling at Newcastle, Durham, Darlington and York. [DPS-SP05_06] – '1S32 - 1915 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh' – BR Blue Class 55 Difficulty: Hard Length: 85 Minutes Start Time: 21:31 Description Tonight you are working a late diagram between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. Intended to be driven with no HUD, this scenario is rated as 'Hard' due to the difficulty in signal sighting and the approach to speed limits. Briefing Starting at York, you are required to release the doors to allow passengers to board. On departure, you will then be calling at Darlington, Durham and finally Newcastle. Requirements The following stock used has been chosen to try and replicate the correct workings from the real world, where possible. Although the list of required payware is quite extensive, a large proportion of users generally have many of the popular items listed below and I make no apology for the use of these items in order to be as realistic as possible. All scenario packs from DPSimulation are designed to add further enjoyment to what you have always purchased, however, if you don't own some of the items then please note that RWTools offers a facility to 'swap out' any items that you don't have meaning that these scenario packs should be accessible to all in some form. If you do swap out items, you do so at your own risk and DPSimulation cannot be held responsible for the any scenario not working as originally intended because of this process. 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Support In the unlikely event that this pack does not function as intended, please contact us via our support address, giving as much detail as possible. http://www.dpsimulation.org.uk/contactus.html Credits All scenarios have been created by DPSimulation specifically for this package. Thanks is also given to the team of beta testers who work tirelessly to make sure that the content leaves the door in working order. Thanks also to malkymackay for permission to use some of his fantastic free wagon packs in this scenario pack. Without such variation, the scenarios just wouldn't be what they are. © DPSimulation 2014