Western Lines of Scotland - Rolling Stock

[firstborn]

Have to say... I'm more excited about the weathered coaching stock and weathered wagons, than i am about the loco. They sound great

[faedundee2]

As a un-informed yank from the left coast I have to ask what exactly all of the initials used with the coach stock actually mean.

Duncan

FK= First class Corridoor
SK= Second/Standard class Corridoor
RMB= Restaurant Miniture Buffet
BG= Brake Goods(aka full brake)
BSK= Brake Second/Standard Corridoor.

[Dave4468]

Random question about the coaching codes. Why is "corridor" symbolised by a 'K' rather than 'C'?

[malkymackay]

Because C is used to denote a Composite coach, formed of more than one class of seating.

[Rockdoc2174]

C was used for Composite, i.e. containing seats for more than one class of passenger. BCK would be Brake Composite 'K'orridor. A non-Brake coach would simply be CK.

Keith

[Dave4468]

Makes sense, thanks

[Carinthia]

Section from the stock blog for Western Lines today:

In the pack, Western Lines of Scotland comes with three Black 5 4-6-0 steam locomotives ranging from lightly weathered to seriously weathered and probably bound for the scrapheap. We felt that this would add a real character to the line. No trains on this line are polished clean, everything is in some state of wear, it's just a question of how much.

A new addition to the Black 5 locomotive is a BR Type 06 Snow Plough which is fitted optionally. It sits under the front buffer beam and gives the familiar locomotive a slightly new and unfamiliar look that will add extra flavour to your winter scenes.


Coaching stock included is the BR Maroon Mark 1 coaching set, with the addition of an RMB coach and again, it's all been lightly weathered, so they don't look like any of your existing maroon Mark 1 coaches. In the pack you will find the FK, SK, RMB, BG and BSK coaches. As well as adding the first class passenger view, we've also added a "head out rail enthusiasts" view to the SK coach which gives a fantastic view of the locomotive up at the front of the train!

For freight stock, there is a huge selection to pick from, with four different BR Standard Vans, six different plank wagons, four different mineral wagons, four different milk vans, brake vans, container flats and so forth. They've all been varied from anything you've got already and you'll be surprised at how much of a different a new coat of paint, dirt and grime can really bring this stock to life on the route.

If you hear a chomping noise, it is me eating my hat.

Previously, Keith Moss was quoted as saying that he was "limited in terms of stock" but instead it seems we will have a veritable treasure-box on its way with the route.

John

[daveannjon]

Looking forward to the 'head out' view, I did it in MSTS years ago and it brought back memories! - simulated cinders in the eyes anyone?

DaveW

[almark]

Looking forward to the 'head out' view, I did it in MSTS years ago and it brought back memories! - simulated cinders in the eyes anyone?

DaveW

Please no. I've been to A+E 6 times in the last 10 years for those damn things taking out!!

[Rockdoc2174]

In 1968 I went on a special from Derby to Manchester, over the now-closed line through Matlock and Bakewell, behind 70013 Oliver Cromwell. I had travelled by moped so had my helmet and goggles with me. After getting smuts in my eyes and clouted on the head by lineside vegetation I decided to wear the helmet and goggles while hanging out of the window, which I did for a large part of the journey.

Afterwards, I looked like the negative of a panda photo! My face was, literally as black as coal except for where my goggles had been so I could have auditioned for the Black & White Minstrels. My clothes weren't too clean, either, so my mother was less than impressed. Well, I was barely 16 at the time so that's my excuse and I've stuck with it ever since.

Keith

[crumplezone]

Doesn't look like its ready for today unfortunately, some reskin of a US shunter being blinged across RSCs facebook page today.

[sean53]

Am I right in thinking that passenger stock was mainly p3's with the odd p2 and mk1s were rare. Just thinking about scenarios

[Griphos]

Just got around to reading the full Engine Driver rundown. I have to say that it sounds good to me. Lots of stock for freight operations with the route. Should make for good workshop scenarios. I'm probably just as pleased by this bit thought:

We have also added a large selection of quick drive start and end points to the route which allow you to start from most of the key stations on the route and go in either direction. In addition, there are some other paths that allow alternative routes such as starting south east of Carlisle and running around all the freight yards to avoid Citadel station before returning to the mainline in the Kingmoor area! All the quick drives are fully featured with lots of wagons automatically placed in the various yards and sidings and plenty of AI traffic coming in the other direction.

Sounds like they're starting to do QD right, with lots of AI and static stock and variety in start and end points. I hardly ever use this feature, but I can see me exploring this lovely line a fair bit this way if there is good AI. Won't replace scenarios, obviously, with shunting and drop-off/pick-up duties, but could make for a relaxing way to see the beautiful scenery.

[Carinthia]

Am I right in thinking that passenger stock was mainly p3's with the odd p2 and mk1s were rare. Just thinking about scenarios

Mostly the early BR port-hole type, I think:
http://www.lmsca.org.uk/stock/27001.php

John

[rabid]

Out of all the upcoming stuff this is the one I look forward to, but I must admit that I would have preferred the West Highland or Kyle lines so modern and early-modern stuff could be run too. I don't think there's much else upcoming route-wise that floats my boat; I fear Marias Pass will be another snooze-a-thon like most US routes!