Beautifully modelled with highly accurate controls and cab features, the 56XX tank locomotive is one of the most realistic steam driving experiences available for Train Simulator.
The 56XX Class for Train Simulator, developed by Peter Gillam, is available in three control modes and a variety of liveries, including Great Western Railway ‘Shirt Button’ and large logo variants, and pre and post 1956 BR liveries. The main features of the locomotive include cylinder cocks with prototypical operation and dynamic cylinder cock steam, ejector operated brake vacuum creation including leakage management, feathered safety valves, dynamic smoke effects, notched reverser, operational reverser locking lever, steam leak effects when stationary, mason's valve and steam heating valve affect the heating system pressure gauge, custom head code lamps which can be set from the cab, operational water tank gauge, dual chime whistle with working in-cab chains and external steam blasts, plus operable front and rear windows, doors, seats and roof and window panels.
Key features:
- Class 56xx in Great Western Railway and BR liveries
- Simple, standard and advanced driving controls
- Cylinder cocks with prototypical operation and dynamic cylinder cock steam
- Ejector operated brake vacuum creation including leakage management
- Feathered safety valves
- Dynamic smoke effects
- Notched reverser
- Operational reverser locking lever
- Steam leak effects when stationary
- Mason's valve and steam heating valve
- Custom head code lamps
- Operational water tank gauge
- Dual chime whistle with working in-cab chains and external steam blasts
- Operable front and rear windows
- Assorted GWR freight wagons and vans
- Quick Drive compatible
- Scenarios for the Memories of Maerdy route
