About the Game

This add-on brings the Class 158 Diesel to RailWorks. The 158s began to appear in 1989. Called Sprinter Express, the name was based on British Rail’s wish to advertise the new acceleration ability the units had over older aging heritage DMU fleets. Their introduction saw a massive fall in journey times in the areas operated, with timetables quickly being updated to take advantage of these new trains.

The Class 158 Diesel Multiple Unit RailWorks add-on includes:

The Class 158 Diesel Multiple Unit in 3 included liveries:

• Maroon & Gold, Green & Black and Blue & Purple

6 Scenarios

Oxford All Stops

• Constant station stops are the bane of train drivers as it can make time keeping very difficult. Test your skills on this run from Reading to Oxford aboard a Class 158 multiple unit, and see if you can arrive on time.

Trial Run

• Take a specially arranged 158 on a high speed run into London. The rail authorities want to see if the train is a good contender to replace the aging High Speed Trains.

Central Heating

• It’s the depths of winter but the people living in the Mendips still need to do their Christmas shopping. This service will see you running a much needed return service over the Mendip Hills.

Over the Hill

• Take charge of what might have been – You’ll be driving a 3 car 158 unit over the Mendip Hills on a semi-fast service stopping at various stations on your way to Bath. The gruelling gradients require constant checking of throttle and brakes, with the added challenge of keeping to a timetable.

Continental Connection

• Test out the feasibility of using a British built Class 158 Multiple Unit on this busy German mainline. Starting at Plettenburg, run the unit up to Hagen, stick as close to the timetable as you can.

Oxford-Paddington Class 158 Free Roam

• Pick a train by clicking on it, and then explore the route.

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