As I can recall I have done the refurbished Class 318 three years ago, but only as a representation, still having it's front end corridor. I thought the unit can give everyone a chance to use the up-to-date model for current activities.
Some folk wanted the refurbished version with front corridor end removed. So, as the Glasgow Carlisle V3 is being completed, I felt the need to do a proper refurbished one. One day, Jon Bilton have done experiments to the exsisting model to remove the front end corridor, but the rear corridor and underframe disappears! So the best bet is I had to build the new driving trailer ends - from scratch.
Two sets, 318251 (with Dalmuir destination) and 318263 (with Motherwell destination), have been competed..
No.318251 (DTSO end).
Also, the DTSOL even have the toilet fitted to the model, which is another improvement.
No.318263 (DTSOL end).
Still need to package yet, and i'm still deciding wherever the 318s would be to either be set-up as the original MSTS configuration and also include the provision to include MSTSbin files, or just simply set-up as MSTSbin only and anyone wanting the 318 will need to get MSTSbin (simple as that!).
Hope you like the 318s, it is currently on test at the moment and will be released once it is fully tested.
With Regards
Alistair Cowell
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