Train Simulator: BR 9F Loco Add-On Patch

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About This Content Considered by some to be the pinnacle of British steam locomotive design, the Class 9F comes to Train Simulator in British Railways black livery.The Standard Class 2-10-0 locomotive was designed by Robert Riddles for BR and was the last in a series of standardised locomotive classes designed in the 1950s. The Class was originally intended for use on heavy freight trains at fast speeds over long distances; however, it proved extremely capable and versatile, being used on passenger services as well.In total, 251 locomotives were built in the Class, and 92220 Evening Star was the last steam locomotive to be built by BR in 1960.Withdrawals of the Class began in May 1964, although some survived until the end of British steam in 1968. Nine locomotives in the Class survived the scrapyard, with Evening Star now being part of the National Collection in the UK and others either in full working order or in restoration.The 9F for Train Simulator is a former Iron Horse House model, which has been updated to TS2015 standard, including new scenarios and improved exterior modelling. It is available in BR Black livery in both single and double chimney variants with BR1A and BR1D tenders. Also included are 16T mineral wagons and a BR brake van.The locomotive is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the BR 9F on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the Western Lines of Scotland route (available separately and required to play these scenarios).ScenariosThree scenarios for the Western Lines of Scotland route:Border HeavyweightHeavy Haul to KingmoorMilitary MarchMore 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 Features9F in BR Black liverySingle and double chimney variantsBR1A and BR1D tendersFreight wagons, including 16T mineral wagons and Brake VanQuick Drive compatibleScenarios for the Western Lines of Scotland routeDownload size: 310mb 7aa9394dea Title: Train Simulator: BR 9F Loco Add-OnGenre: SimulationDeveloper:Dovetail GamesPublisher:Dovetail Games - TrainsFranchise:Train SimulatorRelease Date: 19 Nov, 2014 Train Simulator: BR 9F Loco Add-On Patch What to say about this apawling excuse for a "heavy goods" engine. Slips more then a cracked up squirrel on ice. Can't not handle 1000 ton trains like the real one can. No head code selection at all. sounds are horrid. No BR green livery or a mention of Evening Star. Even the model is flawed to the point where the tender body and chassis will become 2 separate objects not to mention the valve rods are set too low so they poke through the bottom. I can go on and on but the main point is just avoid this complete disgrace of an engine which does nothing to show the true power of the real machines if you want an amazing heavy goods engine I highly recomend the USATC S160.. I'll admit this one's a bit of a challenge to drive, but you'll get used to it after some practice in Quick Drive. People gripe about the chuffing sounds. Me: it passes well enough for me. People complain about the lamps. Me: nowhere was it ever said in the advertisements or the manual that you could change the lamps. Also this is an old model with a facelift, before someone thought about making changeable lamps. If it's not advertised, why be disappointed?Personally I think I can find some use for this, especially the double-chimney version for services on the S&D.Does it have flaws? Yes. What dlc doesn't? Can it be enjoyable? Well, it is what you make of it.. It's a fun engine and is the largest british steam engine out for the game so far. There are a few little things that are off about the dlc. First is that the engine looks too dark, it appears pure black from all angles in the daylight. It's kind of hard to see stuff in the cab for the same reason. All in all its fun and it's woth the money if it's something you want.. I would not recommend this as DTG have not changed\/updated anything, except the lights on the train. I am disappointed that it did not come with the Evening Star. I have not managed to get this train when, pulling a heavy load not to have wheel slip.It is a shame that IHH is out of business, as their version was far better than this.If you do want to give this a go then please wait for it on sale as it is defiantly not worth it at full price.. Downloaded and expected a top class model. Instead, I got a badly modified rendition of the IHH model that left me seriously dissapointed. It comes with Two variants, a single chimney and Double chimney, along with two tender variants, BR1A and BR1G. Yet there is no sign of an Evening Star version or a Crosti boilered version, two of the most well known types of 9f. Harumph.The Sounds are absolutely atrocious. They are the basic european assest sounds for steam locos, so the same as the black five that comes with the base version and still sound awful, as they always have. It completely ruins any feeling of immersion and therefore ruins the loco, so dont buy this expecting amazing sound quality as it is pants.Internally, the cab has been brought up to scratch with brand new textures and a few simple changes to some of the fittings.Externally, the model textures have been updated and in fairness look pretty decent, well weathered to a realistic degree. But two things let it down, one being that you can no longer switch headlamps around to suit the train you are hauling, and the other being that the running gear and wheels are not quarterised. Basically, the valve gear is mirrored and not slightly offset the same as the real locomotive would be, which completley ruins the exterior view for me personally. Every other steam locomotive in train simulator has it offset, so as to why DTG decided to change it I have no idea.Performance wise this loco is very mediocre. It has amazing pulling power at low speeds, and will keep good steam up doing it. But as soon as you start getting up to higher speeds of about 40-50mph, pressure seems to drop drastically along with the pulling power, so if you try to keep going you will more than likely drop to a crawl and then stop. Very annoying indeed.In summary, it feels like DTG put no effort to change the flaws that were evident with the original IHH, and instead put minimum effort into a 'that'll do approach'. The sounds are awful, the external features are okay with the animations and lack of offsetting leading me to giving a resounding meh in this department. Internally the Cab view is pretty nice, but nothing special. And the Performance is rather disappointing for a loco famous for fast heavy freght trains and speeds of up to 90 mph. The lack of an Evening Star version and a Crosti boiler version makes me suspicious that they will be a seperate marketplace add-on of \u00a32 each, even though IHH offered both.Would I recommend this? If youre after a polished, top quality freight engine of the 1950s and 60s, No. Definately not. Unless DTG updates the rather glaring issues with it, which is unlikely. Either get this in a very reduced sale or get yourself the Robinson 04, a freight engine half the price and at least 10x better in almost every respect.. I'll admit this one's a bit of a challenge to drive, but you'll get used to it after some practice in Quick Drive. People gripe about the chuffing sounds. Me: it passes well enough for me. People complain about the lamps. Me: nowhere was it ever said in the advertisements or the manual that you could change the lamps. Also this is an old model with a facelift, before someone thought about making changeable lamps. If it's not advertised, why be disappointed?Personally I think I can find some use for this, especially the double-chimney version for services on the S&D.Does it have flaws? Yes. What dlc doesn't? Can it be enjoyable? Well, it is what you make of it.