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Paddington To Oxford Route

Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 6:58 pm
by johncas
I noticed the Paddington Route is missing heathrow express and connect says in the route discription this route is set in the modern era and the trains in the route have the new livery if so should heathrow express not of been included or is the route set before that was built I would of likes to see the heathrow airport stations in the route

Re: Paddington To Oxford Route

Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:53 pm
by TractorBasher
I've often wondered why the Heathrow Airport line is not included on the Paddington-Oxford route. I figured it was something to do with licensing, but I've not read anything official.

Re: Paddington To Oxford Route

Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:23 pm
by stuart666
I think it was just a design choice by Kuju, presumably so it wouldnt take ages to develop routes. I mean, its pretty weird the GWML ends in Oxford, and the Somerset and Dorset ends in Templecombe, dont you think? :)

I cant say I blame them, but it would be nice to see them extended at some point.

Re: Paddington To Oxford Route

Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:09 pm
by TractorBasher
Ok, let's be more specific. It's not the omission of the entire branch that puzzles me, as none of the others are included (although the route would've been better if even a couple had been added), it's just the lack of the airport junction which seems odd because the wires suddenly end after Hayes & Harlington.

Re: Paddington To Oxford Route

Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:34 pm
by kirkheath
Also it's wrong how Didcot in railworks actually has no mainline connection. It should :P