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.Â
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.Â
Key features:
- Class 56xx in Great Western Railway and BR liveriesÂ
- Simple, standard and advanced driving controlsÂ
- Cylinder cocks with prototypical operation and dynamic cylinder cock steamÂ
- Ejector operated brake vacuum creation including leakage managementÂ
- Feathered safety valvesÂ
- Dynamic smoke effectsÂ
- Notched reverserÂ
- Operational reverser locking leverÂ
- Steam leak effects when stationaryÂ
- Mason's valve and steam heating valveÂ
- Custom head code lampsÂ
- Operational water tank gaugeÂ
- Dual chime whistle with working in-cab chains and external steam blastsÂ
- Operable front and rear windowsÂ
- Assorted GWR freight wagons and vansÂ
- Quick Drive compatibleÂ
- Scenarios for the Memories of Maerdy routeÂ
