About This Content The Class 442 ‘Wessex Electric’ (or 5WES) electric multiple unit (EMU) was introduced in 1988 on the South Western main line between London Waterloo and Weymouth. Their introduction coincided with the completion of the electrification from Bournemouth to Weymouth.The units were initially used solely on the Weymouth line, but through the 1990s began to be used on the London Waterloo to Portsmouth direct line. Upon privatisation, the whole fleet passed to the South West Trains franchise, and then to Southern. In 2008, Southern began a refurbishment programme that saw all Class 442 units pass on to Gatwick Express services between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, and at peak times to Brighton.Dedicated services between the UK capital and the country’s second busiest airport began in May 1984 with air-conditioned InterCity Mk3 coaches operated by British Rail. In 2008, Gatwick Express ceased to exist as a separate franchise, being merged into the Southern franchise.Despite their popularity on Gatwick Express services, all 24 trainsets are due to be replaced by Class 387 units in 2016 with the 5WES’s future still to be determined.The 442 currently holds the world speed record for a third-rail electric multiple unit on conventional rails with 108mph (174 km/h) attained in April 1988, although the designed operational top speed of the units is 100mph (161 km/h).The BR Class 442 for Train Simulator reproduces the Gatwick Express service as it operated for Southern from 2008. The five-car units comprise of Driving Trailer Standard (DTS), Trailer Standard (TSO), Motor Luggage Composite (MLC), Trailer Standard Wheelchair (TSW) and Driver Trailer Standard (DTS).The train is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the Gatwick Express Class 442 ‘Wessex’ on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the London-Brighton route (available separately and required to play these scenarios).ScenariosThree scenarios for the London-Brighton route:City ExpressGatwick ExpressSeaside FlyerMore scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why don’t you check it out now!Click here for Steam Workshop scenarios.Key FeaturesBritish Rail Class 442 in Gatwick Express liveryFull five-car trainset, including Driving Trailer Standard (DTS), Trailer Standard (TSO), Motor Luggage Composite (MLC), Trailer Standard Wheelchair (TSW) and Driver Trailer Standard (DTS)Quick Drive compatibleScenarios for the London-Brighton routeDownload size: 179mb 7aa9394dea Title: Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-OnGenre: SimulationDeveloper:Dovetail GamesPublisher:Dovetail Games - TrainsFranchise:Train SimulatorRelease Date: 28 May, 2015 Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On License Sadly, I regret buying this. This model is good but it isn't good at all.The sounds a ALWAYS default recycled. Passenger view is okay with how to make a paper aeroplane but with SWT seats is wrong! It even has snow trees at the driver door wall. The doors well, some of it HAS the wrong animation. The inside of the MLC is NOT EVEN finished. The cab is okay but the throttle and reverser is from the 319. Dovetail Games, you ruined this unit.Sadly, I REALLY cannot recommend this even though I can solidly use it but sorry for people who like this unit. I can still use it in 'Steam Workshop' still. About 45% great. But the really good thing is that it has scrolling text on the destinations. But I could recommend this unit if using for better AI or player experience. Dovetail Games, please try again but not rushing another DLC like this...In the description: The World\u2019s fastest electric multiple unit speeds into Train Simulator, perfect for recreating Gatwick Express services on the London-Brighton route. No, its not the 'world\u2019s fastest electric multiple unit'. Its actully the 'world\u2019s fastest third rail electric multiple unit' because it is not fast like the Javelin (Class 395) or ICE 1, 2, 3 and T, Eurostar, HST, Class 180, 390 or any other TGV or other trains that has speeds more than 108 MPH. Even for a mention, the JET train (not actully real), its the worlds fastest train than any other trains in Train Simulator.. Several problems with this because its been rushed (as usual with content) 1. The sound are a country mile inaccurate2. the guards van is completely wrong and needs to be completely remoddled 3. The running numbers are wrong the 442 only goes up to 442424 and i got 442430 on a earlier run4. the equipment boxes under the guards car ain't attached to anything they're just hanging in midair5. the passenger view has a glitch where a snowy background on the wall between the seating and doors areneed i say more wish i hadn't bothered buying itif your looking for a slick model don't buy this one because you'll just be fustrated in the lack of quailityMsg to dovetail !!!!!MAKE SOMETHING DECENT & TAKE YOUR TIME AND DONT RUSH ADDON CONTENT!!!!!For a more detailed view visit my blog on it at: http:\/\/dtgarrg.blogspot.co.uk\/2015\/05\/class-442-what-mess.htmlBAAAADDD!!!. Typical Dovetail daylight robbery. Shocking lack of thought and attention to detail.The real gripes:- They haven't bothered to model the Gatwick Express platforms at Victoria. You use the same ones as the Brighton line.- Sounds like a blender with a potato in it.- The carefully modeled bird turd on the window (honestly, how did that make it through product review and testing as a 'good idea'.- The included scenarios are rather lacking in thought.. I bought this DLC over a year ago.. shortly after it came out. I remember seeing there was a lot of negative feedback on it. I can't say I remember why. I bought it for the achievements. If some of you follow my reviews, you may have seen others like that :) I do believe this was patched some while ago and that may account for why I found no major issues with it. The sounds seemed ok. I'm totally unfamiliar with UK trains in general as I live in the US. I can't say if the sounds were realistic or not because of that, however they seemed pretty good - if not amazing.The Class 442 runs on London to Brighton. This is not a route I had much experience on, so despite it's elderly nature, I had fun seeing a good part of it. I consider this a good route for it to run on. A couple of the scenarios were quite difficult. On one in particular the timing was off I believe. I was able to make it, but I had to restart the entire scenario over. Just because the first few timestops were made on time, does not mean the last couple are possible. While I consider this to be negative and will mark it as such in my list below, I did enjoy the challenge and the satisfaction of eventually making 1000 pts. This may be why it got some negative rep. I can imagine there would be some people who would say it was not possible... or just too difficult, however all scenarios do work.. 1000 pts is possible on all 3.+ Reasonably good textures and sounds+ All scenarios work and gold medals\/1000 pts are achievable.+ Scenarios seem realistic with the exception of the time table on one - see below. They're all fun though!+ All achievements work. I'm not finished with the one for running 442 miles, but it shows progress, so reason to believe it won't work.)+ Instrument lights and cab lights work well, as do wipers and gauges... all the things you'd expect.- Bird poo on the window. Was that really necessary? It annoyed me. Realistic? Probably... But unnecessary.- Dirty window in general where the wipers do not touch it. Yes, this is probably realistic, and a lot of DLC's do this, but I don't like it. Overall it's a pretty trivial matter though.- One scenario has odd timings. I believe they could be seen as faulty. The first three checks are fine. However if you are not substantially early to (I think) the 3rd check, you will not be able to make the 4th.. Needs a Network Southeast version, however the Plastic Pig is a fine emu. Also referred to by track workers as "Whispering Death" due to it's stealth like approach the sounds are pretty good too. Recomended despite the limitations of the Gatwick Express livery.. Sadly, I regret buying this. This model is good but it isn't good at all.The sounds a ALWAYS default recycled. Passenger view is okay with how to make a paper aeroplane but with SWT seats is wrong! It even has snow trees at the driver door wall. The doors well, some of it HAS the wrong animation. The inside of the MLC is NOT EVEN finished. The cab is okay but the throttle and reverser is from the 319. Dovetail Games, you ruined this unit.Sadly, I REALLY cannot recommend this even though I can solidly use it but sorry for people who like this unit. I can still use it in 'Steam Workshop' still. About 45% great. But the really good thing is that it has scrolling text on the destinations. But I could recommend this unit if using for better AI or player experience. Dovetail Games, please try again but not rushing another DLC like this...In the description: The World\u2019s fastest electric multiple unit speeds into Train Simulator, perfect for recreating Gatwick Express services on the London-Brighton route. No, its not the 'world\u2019s fastest electric multiple unit'. Its actully the 'world\u2019s fastest third rail electric multiple unit' because it is not fast like the Javelin (Class 395) or ICE 1, 2, 3 and T, Eurostar, HST, Class 180, 390 or any other TGV or other trains that has speeds more than 108 MPH. Even for a mention, the JET train (not actully real), its the worlds fastest train than any other trains in Train Simulator.
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Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On License
Updated: Mar 10, 2020
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