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[DPS] The Buffer Puffer 11.0 Part 6

Difficulty: Medium
Length: 45 Minutes Approx
Start Time: 18:33

Warning

As this is a low priority working, the scenario is fairly slow going and you are unlikely to travel long distances in a hurry. If you prefer a quicker run or dislike the stop/start nature of this type of service, this scenario is probably not for you.

Due to you covering the same area on the route twice, this makes the AI interaction very complicated to create. It is imperative that you arrive at the reversing point at Stewarts Lane at on or very close to 18:50. This should mean that any subsequent AI interaction works as intended. If you fail to meet this time, i'm unsure as to how the dispatcher will handle this interaction. Also, due to covering many parts of the route in one scenario, this has resulted in more scenario requirements than seen in previous parts of this scenario series.

Description

This afternoon you are in charge of another leg of the Buffer Puffer 11.0 railtour using a pair of DRS Class 37 locomotives and mk1 coaching stock. You will drive the section initially from East Croydon to Stewarts Lane via Clapham Junction, then on to the circular route via Brixton, Herne Hill and Streatham Hill before arriving back at Clapham Junction.

Briefing

Starting at East Croydon, you are currently awaiting your path. Once the signal clears, proceed to Stewarts Lane via Clapham Junction before changing ends and travelling back to Clapham Junction via Herne Hill and Streatham Hill.

Notes

I have tried to stay faithful to the timings on this leg of the original tour that ran on 25th January 2014. You will therefore find yourself waiting time at stations along your route. Although 37405 did run on this particular railtour, 37425 has had to substitute for 37610. The timings for the day can be found at http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/10s/140125pt.htm

The 'Riviera Line in the Fifties' was chosen for the chocolate and cream coaching stock. Although steam heated, they were specifically chosen because the route was part of the TS2016 package and is likely to be owned by more users than any individual DLC that has similar coaches.

The weather setting for this leg has now reverted to spring following the use of summer in previous legs on the South London Network. Although i'm still not entirely happy with the appearance of foliage, the change had to be made due to the time of day.

Requirements

South London Network
Wherry Lines: Norwich to Great Yarmouth (Steam)
Chatham Main Line - London to Gillingham
London to Brighton
Riviera Line in the Fifties – Exeter to Kingswear (For Coaching Stock)
Class 319 'First Capital Connect' EMU Pack
Class 378 'London Overground' EMU Pack (Also included with North London Line)
Class 442 'Gatwick Express' EMU Pack
Class 455 EMU Pack
Class 455/8 'Southern' EMU Pack


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