SimSig:Add-on timetables

To help keep our SimSig Sessions varied and enjoyable, we often create add-ons for various simulations which can be overlaid on top of a base timetable. Generally, these will follow one train, such as a railtour or test train, over each simulation available for the path, and are able to be loaded either standalone or as part of a chain. Each add-on will be fully tested to ensure correct functionality as an individual train (and, where a train is a real-life working, that it runs as closely as possible to the route taken in reality), however no guarantees are made that the trains will be 'without conflict' when loaded into a base timetable - after all, that's part of the fun!

You're welcome to download and play our add-on timetables with your own sims, but if you share them on please ensure you leave the copyright notice and link to our SimSig Home page intact. We also ask that if others are joining your games using our add-ons that you acknowledge the source.

This page will list add-ons that have been created, with a brief overview of the train(s), route(s), simulations available and any other relevant information.

Released

The Last Chance...?

Main page: The Last Chance...?

This add-on is of The Last Chance...? railtour, which operated from Finsbury Park to Barnetby, Immingham Docks and Stocksbridge Works on 8 April 2023. Operated by DB Cargo and promoted by UK Railtours, the train used class 90, class 60 and class 66 locomotives and twelve mark 1 or mark 2 carriages.

Notes

• Some creative license is used for light locomotive shunts around Doncaster for ease of use. It is not recommended to load Doncaster Station after 0915 unless you are able to manually enter a single class 90 and arrange it to join 1Z24. All other simulations will support loading at any time.

Known bugs

• On Kings Cross, 1Z24 cannot be timetabled via Welwyn Garden City Through Siding through to sim limitations. The train will accept this route if offered, however.

In Development

The Chopper Topper Returns

Main page: The Chopper Topper Returns

This add-on is of The Chopper Topper Returns railtour, which operated around the West Midlands on 2 July 2022. Operated by SLC Operations and promoted by Pathfinder Railtours, the train used four class 20 locomotives and nine mark 1 carriages.

Simulation	File name	Version	Status	Author
Birmingham New Street (NS) Paid simulation	The Chopper Topper Returns - Birmingham New Street.WTT	1.0.0	In development	Jarley (talk)
Derby (DY)	The Chopper Topper Returns - Derby.WTT
Saltley (SY)	The Chopper Topper Returns - Saltley.WTT
Shrewsbury (SBJ) Paid simulation	The Chopper Topper Returns - Shrewsbury.WTT
Stafford (SD4)	The Chopper Topper Returns - Stafford.WTT
Staffordshire (LS) Paid simulation	The Chopper Topper Returns - Staffordshire.WTT
Stourbridge Junction (SJ) Paid simulation	The Chopper Topper Returns - Stourbridge Junction.WTT
Telford & Oxley (OS) Paid simulation	The Chopper Topper Returns - Telford & Oxley.WTT
Wolverhampton (WN) Paid simulation	The Chopper Topper Returns - Wolverhampton.WTT

Notes

• On Telford & Oxley (OS) Paid simulation 1Z41 must be routed through Wellington to allow the back end to get behind the signal. Simulation limitations also see the train routed via the DML - in reality, it reversed in platform 2.

The Friday Charter

Main page: The Friday Charter

This add-on is of The Friday Charter services, which operated between Crewe, London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly on most Fridays between 19 August and 30 September 2022. Operated by Locomotive Services under their InterCity brand, the train used either a class 87 or class 90 locomotive, nine mark 3 carriages and a Driving Van Trailer. Each run is simulated, with a specific working randomly selected when the first train enters.

Simulation	File name	Version	Status	Author
Wembley Mainline (WM) Paid simulation	The Friday Charter - Wembley Mainline.WTT	1.0.0	In development	Jarley (talk)
Watford Junction (WJ) Paid simulation	The Friday Charter - Watford Junction.WTT
Rugby SCC South (TK) Paid simulation	The Friday Charter - Rugby SCC South.WTT
Rugby SCC Centre (KR) Paid simulation	The Friday Charter - Rugby SCC Centre.WTT
Rugby SCC North (NL) Paid simulation	The Friday Charter - Rugby SCC North.WTT
Coventry (CY) Paid simulation	The Friday Charter - Coventry.WTT
Birmingham New Street (NS) Paid simulation	The Friday Charter - Birmingham New Street.WTT
Wolverhampton (WN) Paid simulation	The Friday Charter - Wolverhampton.WTT
Staffordshire (LS) Paid simulation	The Friday Charter - Staffordshire.WTT
Crewe (CE) Paid simulation	The Friday Charter - Crewe.WTT
Manchester South (MS) Paid simulation	The Friday Charter - Manchester South.WTT
Stockport (ST) Paid simulation	The Friday Charter - Stockport.WTT
Manchester Piccadilly (MP) Paid simulation	The Friday Charter - Manchester Piccadilly.WTT

Known bugs

• Allocations are not currently provided for the shunts off and on Crewe TMD; they have been left off for simplicity of shunt moves. They were as follows:
  • 19/08 - 47501
  • 26/08 - 47593
  • 02/09 - 47828
  • 09/09 - 47853
  • 23/09 - 47828
  • 30/09 - 47805

Art Deco Train Journey

Main page: Art Deco Train Journey

This add-on is of the Art Deco Train Journies which operated on the Metropolitan line between Amersham and Watford or Harrow-on-the-Hill on 3 and 4 September 2022. Operated for the London Transport Museum by London Underground, the train used LUL's preserved 1938 stock unit. Both days are simulated separately; which runs will be automatically chosen at random shortly before the train enters.

Simulation	File name	Version	Status	Author
Marylebone (ME) Paid simulation	Art Deco Train Journey - Marylebone.WTT	1.0.0	In development	Jarley (talk)

The Baker's Dozen

Main page: The Baker's Dozen

This add-on is of The Baker's Dozen railtour, which operated on 15 April 2023 and visited all of the London Terminals in one day. Operated by GB Railfreight and promoted by UK Railtours, the train used Hastings Diesels' preserved class 201 'Thumper' unit.

Simulation	File name	Version	Status	Author
Victoria South Eastern (VS) Paid simulation	The Bakers Dozen - Victoria South Eastern.WTT	1.0.0	In development	Jarley (talk)
Victoria Central (VC) Paid simulation	The Bakers Dozen - Victoria Central.WTT
Wembley Mainline (WM) Paid simulation	The Bakers Dozen - Wembley Mainline.WTT
Liverpool Street (L)	The Bakers Dozen - Liverpool Street.WTT
LTS (UR) Paid simulation	The Bakers Dozen - LTS.WTT
Kings Cross (K)	The Bakers Dozen - Kings Cross.WTT
West Hampstead (WH) Paid simulation	The Bakers Dozen - West Hampstead.WTT
Marylebone (ME) Paid simulation	The Bakers Dozen - Marylebone.WTT
Wimbledon (W) Paid simulation	The Bakers Dozen - Wimbledon.WTT
London Bridge (L) Paid simulation	The Bakers Dozen - London Bridge.WTT

The Pines Express

Main page: SimSig:Add-on timetables/The Pines Express

This add-on is of The Pines Express HST farewell railtour, which operated from Leeds to Swanage and return on 26 September 2023 to commemorate the withdrawal of HSTs from CrossCountry. Operated by CrossCountry and promoted by Modern Railways and the Branchline Society, the train used 'celebrity' class 43 locomotives 43007 and 43008, along with a specially-lengthened rake of mark 3 carriages.

Simulation	File name	Version	Status	Author
Leeds East-West (L) Paid simulation	The Pines Express - Leeds East-West.WTT	0.0.1	In development	Jarley (talk)
Leeds Ardsley (L) Paid simulation	The Pines Express - Leeds Ardsley.WTT
Sheffield (S) Paid simulation	The Pines Express - Sheffield.WTT

The 5:08 Sunset

Main page: The 5:08 Sunset

This add-on is of The 5:08 Sunset railtour on 29 October 2023 to commemorate the impending withdrawal of the class 508 electric multiple units from Merseyrail. The trip visited the vast majority of the Merseyrail network, including a number of unusual platforms, crossovers, sidings and more. Operated by Merseyrail and promoted by the Branchline Society, the train used class 508 units 508 139 and 508 141.

Simulation	File name	Version	Status	Author
Chester (CR) Paid simulation	The 5.08 Sunset - Chester.WTT	1.0.0	In development	Jarley (talk)
Hunts Cross (HC) Paid simulation	The 5.08 Sunset - Hunts Cross.WTT
Sandhills (ML) Paid simulation	The 5.08 Sunset - Sandhills.WTT

Notes

• Bidston stabling siding (BIDSTON STAB SDG) is shorter than the train (90m vs 120m) - this is not a bug. The back of the train fouled the running line, so care should be taken to regulate services as required. The driver will call up for permission to proceed prior to departing the siding, as the train will be standing beyond the shunt signal. Ensure you have secured points as necessary before routing the train into the siding - in reality the MOM would be involved in this process.