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The phenomenal BR Class 460, to exquisitely detailed Pro Range standard, brings the most
authentic representation of Gatwick Express services yet for Train Simulator, courtesy of
Partner Programme developer, Master Key Simulations!
A new millennium meant a whole new generation of services, and National Express were
keen to procure a fleet of modern EMUs to replace the Class 73, Class 488 & Class 489 stock
of their Gatwick Express services.
Alstom's Juniper family had already been ordered in the UK and was under construction as
the Class 334, for SPT/ScotRail, and the Class 458 for South West Trains. The Juniper line
was also chosen for the new Gatwick Express stock, 64 carriages forming 8 8-car EMUs that
were dedicated to non-stop express services packed with passengers and luggage. The new
trains were designated the Class 460, and were built at Washwood Heath in Birmingham
between 1999 and 2001.
The first Class 460 was delivered in 2000, and unlike many other EMUs of the day, featured a
stylish, streamlined nose which improved efficiency at the Class 460s' top speed of 100
mph. It was this sloping cab end that earned the class its nickname 'Darth Vader', owing to
the similarity between the nose and the famed sci-fi villains' helmet.
The 8-car trains were formed of a Driving Motor Luggage First Open, Trailer Open First
Lavatory, Trailer Composite Open, Motor Standard Open, Motor Standard Open, Trailer
Standard Open, Motor Standard Open, and Driving Motor Standard Open. THE 'DMFLO' was
arranged at the London-end of every consist, as luggage was unloaded off the Gatwick
Express and onto airplanes departing from the London-end of Gatwick Airport station.
Under National Express, the Class 460 fleet operated exclusively, and regularly, on non-stop
services to Gatwick Airport and back. When the Gatwick Express franchise was absorbed
into the South-Central franchise however, and Southern took over both 'GatEx' services and
gained the Class 460 fleet, the branding remained but the 460s would also operate limited
stop expresses between London and Brighton.
It would be the extension of services to Brighton that sparked the 'end' of the Class 460.
Popularity meant that more stock was required, and Southern opted to lease the fleet of
Class 442 'Wessex' EMUs, previously withdrawn by South West Trains, for such services.
After refurbishment, the Class 442s grew more favourable over the newer Class 460s,
seating a handful more passengers and keeping to the timetable. The Class 442s would
entirely replace the Class 460s by 2013.
Being part of the Juniper family, the Class 460 EMUs bared much technical resemblance to
South West Trains Class 458 EMUs, and so to increase capacity on Reading and Windsor
services, the Class 460s were split up, refurbished, and added to the 30 4-car Class 458s to
form 36 5-car Class 458/5s. The distinct nose of the Class 460 was lost in favour of Class
450 compatibility, and their express-destined traction motors were downgraded to a much
more suburban 75 mph.
Technically gone, yet still with us, the Class 460 was something of an icon for modern
Southern Region travel. The Gatwick Express has always stood out among the crowd, be that
with unique trains or striking liveries; and now, millennial operations are yours to command,
in this exquisite reproduction of the BR Class 460 for Train Simulator!
Ключевые особенности
• Includes BR Class 460 'Juniper' EMU in Gatwick Express Livery and BR Class 73 '73202'
Electro-Diesel in Gatwick Express and Southern Liveries
• Both trains feature Pro Range functionality and operation recreating the most realistic and
authentic simulations to-date
• Gatwick Express BR Class 460 features more than 150 operable cab elements
• Includes detailed Driver Manual for the BR Class 460 and Quick Start Guide for the BR
Class 73
• Three challenging career scenarios for the London to Brighton Route Add-On
• Quick Drive compatible
Gatwick Express BR Class 460 'Juniper' EMU Pro Range Functionality
• Highly accurate model, textures and sound set, featuring the older and newer Gatwick
Express livery
• Passenger view with scrolling Passenger Information System, and authentic cab
representing the BR
• Class 460 in older (CSR) and newer (GSM-R) configurations
• Multi-functional Train Monitoring System with fault list, Train Service Number selection
and various audio announcements
• Cab Secure Radio and GSM-R Radio
• Miniature Circuit Breakers
• Master Key Operation
• Power/Brake Controller with correct notches, smooth braking and hill-start function
• Driver Safety Device with Vigilance equipment and relevant isolation switches
• Accurately represented AWS, TPWS & self-test sequence
• Train Auxiliaries Set & Trip Button
• Saloon and cab air-conditioning
• Operable Door Release Panels
• Guard or Driver Only Operation as you choose
• Cab, Clipboard & Headlight switches
• Multi-speed windscreen wiper, demist and washer jet simulation
• Operable cab doors with proper locking procedure
• And more!
Gatwick Express/Southern BR Class 73 Electro-Diesel Pro Range Functionality
• Highly accurate model, textures and sound set, featuring the newer Gatwick Express livery
and older Southern Trains livery
• Cab Secure Radio and GSM-R Radio
• Scharfenberg coupling for BR Class 460 compatibility
• Authentic electro-pneumatic and automatic air brake modes
• Master Key Operation
• Dual Mode function Diesel or Electric (third-rail)
• Notch Up Throttle Limit
• Headcode Box functionality
• Driver Safety Device with Vigilance equipment and relevant isolation switches
• Accurately represented AWS, TPWS & self-test sequence
• And more!
Сценарии
The Gatwick Express BR Class 460 'Juniper' EMU Add-on includes three challenging career
scenarios for the London to Brighton Route Add-On:
• 1A47 Brighton - London Victoria
• 1U21 Gatwick CS - London Victoria
• 1U43 Stewarts Lane - Three Bridges