SimSig:Add-on timetables
Add topicTo 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...?
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 |
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| Kings Cross (K) |
File:The Last Chance - Kings Cross.WTT
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1.0.1 | Released | Jarley (talk) |
| Peterborough (P) |
File:The Last Chance - Peterborough.WTT
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| Doncaster South (D) Paid simulation |
File:The Last Chance - Doncaster South.WTT
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| Doncaster Station (D) Paid simulation |
File:The Last Chance - Doncaster Station.WTT
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| Doncaster North (D) Paid simulation |
File:The Last Chance - Doncaster North.WTT
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| Sheffield (S) Paid simulation |
File:The Last Chance - Sheffield.WTT
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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
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 |
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| Birmingham New Street (NS) Paid simulation |
The Chopper Topper Returns - Birmingham New Street.WTT
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1.0.0 | In development | Jarley (talk) |
| Derby (DY) | The Chopper Topper Returns - Derby.WTT
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| Saltley (SY) | The Chopper Topper Returns - Saltley.WTT
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| Shrewsbury (SBJ) Paid simulation |
The Chopper Topper Returns - Shrewsbury.WTT
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| Stafford (SD4) | The Chopper Topper Returns - Stafford.WTT
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| Staffordshire (LS) Paid simulation |
The Chopper Topper Returns - Staffordshire.WTT
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| Stourbridge Junction (SJ) Paid simulation |
The Chopper Topper Returns - Stourbridge Junction.WTT
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| Telford & Oxley (OS) Paid simulation |
The Chopper Topper Returns - Telford & Oxley.WTT
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| Wolverhampton (WN) Paid simulation |
The Chopper Topper Returns - Wolverhampton.WTT
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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
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
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1.0.0 | In development | Jarley (talk) |
| Watford Junction (WJ) Paid simulation |
The Friday Charter - Watford Junction.WTT
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| Rugby SCC South (TK) Paid simulation |
The Friday Charter - Rugby SCC South.WTT
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| Rugby SCC Centre (KR) Paid simulation |
The Friday Charter - Rugby SCC Centre.WTT
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| Rugby SCC North (NL) Paid simulation |
The Friday Charter - Rugby SCC North.WTT
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| Coventry (CY) Paid simulation |
The Friday Charter - Coventry.WTT
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| Birmingham New Street (NS) Paid simulation |
The Friday Charter - Birmingham New Street.WTT
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| Wolverhampton (WN) Paid simulation |
The Friday Charter - Wolverhampton.WTT
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| Staffordshire (LS) Paid simulation |
The Friday Charter - Staffordshire.WTT
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| Crewe (CE) Paid simulation |
The Friday Charter - Crewe.WTT
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| Manchester South (MS) Paid simulation |
The Friday Charter - Manchester South.WTT
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| Stockport (ST) Paid simulation |
The Friday Charter - Stockport.WTT
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| Manchester Piccadilly (MP) Paid simulation |
The Friday Charter - Manchester Piccadilly.WTT
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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 |
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| Marylebone (ME) Paid simulation |
Art Deco Train Journey - Marylebone.WTT
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1.0.0 | In development | Jarley (talk) |
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 |
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| Victoria South Eastern (VS) Paid simulation |
The Bakers Dozen - Victoria South Eastern.WTT
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1.0.0 | In development | Jarley (talk) |
| Victoria Central (VC) Paid simulation |
The Bakers Dozen - Victoria Central.WTT
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| Wembley Mainline (WM) Paid simulation |
The Bakers Dozen - Wembley Mainline.WTT
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| Liverpool Street (L) |
The Bakers Dozen - Liverpool Street.WTT
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| LTS (UR) Paid simulation |
The Bakers Dozen - LTS.WTT
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| Kings Cross (K) |
The Bakers Dozen - Kings Cross.WTT
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| West Hampstead (WH) Paid simulation |
The Bakers Dozen - West Hampstead.WTT
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| Marylebone (ME) Paid simulation |
The Bakers Dozen - Marylebone.WTT
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| Wimbledon (W) Paid simulation |
The Bakers Dozen - Wimbledon.WTT
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| London Bridge (L) Paid simulation |
The Bakers Dozen - London Bridge.WTT
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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
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0.0.1 | In development | Jarley (talk) |
| Leeds Ardsley (L) Paid simulation |
The Pines Express - Leeds Ardsley.WTT
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| Sheffield (S) Paid simulation |
The Pines Express - Sheffield.WTT
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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 |
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| Chester (CR) Paid simulation |
The 5.08 Sunset - Chester.WTT
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1.0.0 | In development | Jarley (talk) |
| Hunts Cross (HC) Paid simulation |
The 5.08 Sunset - Hunts Cross.WTT
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| Sandhills (ML) Paid simulation |
The 5.08 Sunset - Sandhills.WTT
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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.
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