Q: Will West Coast Main Line: Preston-Carlisle work with Train Sim World 4 or earlier versions of TSW?


A: No. It will only work with Train Sim World 5, however, for a strictly limited period of 30 days from the release of TSW5 on September 17th 2024 you will be able to download and keep TSW5 Starter pack for FREE! That means if you own TSW4 or earlier versions you can upgrade to TSW5 for free and import your currently owned DLC into it and that will allow you to purchase West Coast Main Line: Preston-Carlisle to drive in TSW5.

 

Q: I don’t own TSW5 but really want to drive West Coast Main Line: Preston-Carlisle. How can I get TSW5?


A: Other than buying it in the usual way, for a strictly limited period of 30 days from the release of TSW5 on September 17th 2024 you will be able to download and keep TSW5 Starter pack for FREE! When you have done that then you can purchase West Coast Main Line – Preston Carlisle to drive in TSW5.

 

Q: Will West Coast Main Line: Preston-Carlisle be available on XBOX and PlayStation?


A: Yes, along with the PC version.

 

Q: Where will I be able to purchase West Coast Main Line: Preston-Carlisle?


A: For PC either direct from Just Trains or for PC, XBOX and PlayStation versions, direct from Steam.

 

Q: What is the release date for West Coast Main Line: Preston-Carlisle?


A: This is still to be announced, however if you head to https://www.justtrains.net/in-development/train-sim-world-5-west-coast-main-line-preston-carlisle you will be able to sign up to be notified upon release.

 

Q: Where do I find the full details covering West Coast Main Line: Preston-Carlisle?


A: Please visit: https://www.justtrains.net/in-development/train-sim-world-5-west-coast-main-line-preston-carlisle

 

Q: What era is the route set in?


A: The route is based around 1986.

 

Q: How long is the route?


A: It is around 90 miles end to end.

 

Q: What locomotives and rolling stock are included?


A:

Class 87/0 in two liveries

Class 47/4 diesel locomotive in five liveries

Class 08 ‘Gronk’ with five variations on BR Blue livery

Mk. 1 NHA coaches in two liveries

Mk. 3a coaches in two liveries

FFA/FGA container flats

BBA steel wagons

 

Q: Is Steamtown included in the route?


A: Yes. It is!

 

Q: Are there any branch lines included?


A: Yes. The branch to Morecambe is! Let’s go to the Seaside!

 

Q: Will West Coast Main Line: Preston-Carlisle merge with Blackpool Branches: Preston - Blackpool & Ormskirk so that I can drive both routes without having to come out of one of them and load the other?


A: West Coast Main Line: Preston-Carlisle will not strictly merge with Blackpool Branches, however using the new TSW5 Inter-route hopping feature means that you can hop from a specific location in one of the routes to the exact same location in the other route and continue your journey without having to do so via the TSW5 main menu.

 

Q: Will the new TSW5 Conductor/Guard mode be included?


A: Yes! Choose whether you want to drive the train or be the Conductor/Guard