About the Game

With its distinctive appearance and innovative design features, the ‘Bulleid’ Light Pacific has become an instantly recognizable icon of mid-20th Century British steam.

The locomotive was designed by Oliver Bullied of the Southern Railway to the ‘Pacific’ 4-6-2 configuration, and production ran from 1945 to 1951. During this time 110 examples were built and most served on routes in the south of England, including the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway (SDJR), and on lines serving London and the whole of the south coast. Many were named after Royal Air Force bases and squadrons, earning them the nickname ‘Battle of Britain’ class.

The most obvious innovation in the design is the ‘air smoothing’ bodywork, giving the locomotive a streamlined appearance. This was designed (as well as looking smart) to enable the type to be washed quickly and easily in carriage washes along with passenger carriages, but created its own unique problems in terms of maintenance, and many examples were later rebuilt without the special bodywork. Other innovations included a chain-drive from the valve gear to the center drive axle and American-style welded plate wheels instead of spoked wheels.

The Light Pacifics continued to serve until the final days of steam in Britain, and as such became a familiar sight to rail enthusiasts and commuters alike.

The Light Pacific add-on includes:

4 locomotives

• Light Pacific West country ‘Wadebridge’ in BR Brunswick Green
• Light Pacific Battle of Britain ’92 Squadron’ in BR Brunswick Green
• Light Pacific Battle of Britain ’Tangmere’ in BR Brunswick Green
• Light Pacific West country ‘Blackmoor Vale’ in SR Malachite Green

3 Mk1 coaches in SR livery

3 scenarios

Failed Pines

• It’s a baking hot summer Saturday. The Pines express has just failed in the platforms at Bath Green Park station. You are tasked with changing the engine, and driving as far as Templecombe.

Western Bulleid Park 1

• It’s a crisp, chilly winter’s morning. In Southall depot, in West London, Bullied light pacific Tangmere awaits duty: Today’s Paddington-Bristol steam special. Take the engine light to Paddington, backwards, and couple up to the excursion stock.

Western Bulleid Park 2

• Part two: Start at Paddington and drive Tangmere as far as Didcot Parkway in the snow.

System Requirements