Train Simulator: Welsh Marches: Newport - Shrewsbury Route Add-On
Experience picturesque and challenging border territory with Bossman Games’ stunning Welsh Marches route for Train Simulator!
What is now known today as the Welsh Marches line first appeared in the 1850s, after the Newport, Abergavenny and Hereford Railway sought to connect these towns by rail, as well as unlocking access for mineral traffic. This was followed immediately with opening of the Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway, which extended reach further north, creating a 98-mile secondary mainline which danced across the English/Welsh border.
Over time, many of the freight-focused branch lines that served the route were closed, however the main route itself would prove to be successful, and a key connection between South and North Wales, as well as with towns in England.
Even today, much of the line’s character comes from its infrastructure, with stations that still echo days past of the GWR, as does Severn Bridge Junction signal box, which is the largest operational mechanical signal box in the world. All this, as well as the picturesque scenery throughout, provide a stark contrast with the modern and built-up Newport station on the South Wales Main Line.
Explore the Welsh Marches in all its historic and diverse beauty with Bossman Games’ Welsh Marches route for Train Simulator!
A total of 10 engaging Career scenarios are included:
More scenarios are available on the 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.
What is now known today as the Welsh Marches line first appeared in the 1850s, after the Newport, Abergavenny and Hereford Railway sought to connect these towns by rail, as well as unlocking access for mineral traffic. This was followed immediately with opening of the Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway, which extended reach further north, creating a 98-mile secondary mainline which danced across the English/Welsh border.
Over time, many of the freight-focused branch lines that served the route were closed, however the main route itself would prove to be successful, and a key connection between South and North Wales, as well as with towns in England.
Even today, much of the line’s character comes from its infrastructure, with stations that still echo days past of the GWR, as does Severn Bridge Junction signal box, which is the largest operational mechanical signal box in the world. All this, as well as the picturesque scenery throughout, provide a stark contrast with the modern and built-up Newport station on the South Wales Main Line.
Explore the Welsh Marches in all its historic and diverse beauty with Bossman Games’ Welsh Marches route for Train Simulator!
Included Scenarios
A total of 10 engaging Career scenarios are included:
- 01. [175] 1W42 0435 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly – Part 1
- 02. [175] 1W42 0435 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly – Part 2
- 03. [175] 1V96 1232 Holyhead to Maesteg - Part 1
- 04. [175] 1V96 1232 Holyhead to Maesteg – Part 2
- 05. [HST] 1W03/5W03 2142 Hereford to St Philip’s
- 06. [66] 6M54 1720 Baglan Bay to Chirk – Part 1
- 07. [66] 6M54 1720 Baglan Bay to Chirk – Part 2
- 08. [66] 2144 6M39 Moreton-on-Lugg Fhh to Elstow Redland Sdg
- 09. [47] 1Z51 0925 Bristol TM to Shrewsbury – Part 1
- 10. [47] 1Z51 0925 Bristol TM to Shrewsbury – Part 2
More scenarios are available on the 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 Features
- 98-mile route from Newport to Shrewsbury
- Includes 9 authentically recreated stations
- Includes the iconic Severn Bridge Junction signal box, the largest operational mechanical signal box in the world
- Includes:
- BR Class 43 HST in GWR livery
- BR Class 47 in Maroon livery
- BR Class 66 in EWS livery
- BR Class 70 in Freightliner livery
- BR Class 175 in Arriva Train Wales livery
- Mk1 coaches in Maroon livery
- MXA wagon in DB Cargo UK livery
- BYA wagon in EWS livery
- OTA wagon in EWS livery
- HHA wagon in Freightliner livery
- FEA wagon in Freightliner livery
- KTA wagon in green livery
- JGA wagon in white and orange livery
- BR Class 43 HST in GWR livery
- 10 Career scenarios
- Quick Drive compatible
- Download size: 1.7GB
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