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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.

In Development

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
Wolverhampton (WN)
Paid simulation
The Chopper Topper Returns - Wolverhampton.WTT

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

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 Last Chance...?

This add-on is of The Last Chance...? railtour, which operated from Finsbury Park to Barnetby, Immingham Docks and Stcksbridge 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.

Simulation File name Version Status Author
Kings Cross (K)
The Last Chance - Kings Cross.WTT
0.1.0 In development Jarley (talk)
Peterborough (P)
The Last Chance - Peterborough.WTT
Doncaster South (D)
Paid simulation
The Last Chance - Doncaster South.WTT
Doncaster North (D)
Paid simulation
The Last Chance - Doncaster North.WTT
Sheffield (S)
Paid simulation
The Last Chance - Sheffield.WTT

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