BR 7MT Advanced

Description

The British Railways Standard Class 7MT was a class of 4-6-2 steam locomotives designed by Robert Riddles, of which 55 were built between 1951 and 1954. Loco's in this class took their names from former Star Class locomotives, great Britons and Scottish firths. The last 7MT was withdrawn from service in 1968.

Two locomotives came into preservation - 70000 Britannia and 70013 Oliver Cromwell - and both are currently in steam. Both are included in this superb pack along with nameplates that cover every locomotive in the class.

This collection features highly detailed BR 7MT locomotives in six variants, with black and green liveries in clean, intermediate and heavily weathered conditions. Region-dependent details are available on all variants; these can be set via the Scenario Editor and include Western Region lamps for Western Region locomotives and Southern Region discs with lamp irons on the smokebox door for Southern Region loco’s.

You can now enjoy driving this magnificent class of locomotive in Train Simulator and experience its range of Advanced features which have all been developed to the very highest standards. 10 exciting Standard scenarios are included,  with an approximate driving time of 13 hours, as well as three Free Roams.

Back to the future: Step back in time and take command of a Class 7MT in the days of British Rail. Each variant includes a choice of original, Midland Region or Western Region deflectors, BR1, BR1A and BR1D tenders (with automatic cab conversion when coupled to BR1D tenders) and all 55 numbers, complete with 3D nameplates for the 54 named loco's.
 
Step forward to today: These superb renditions of the two surviving Class 7MTs faithfully recreate the numerous details that make each loco so individual. With preserved details such as OTMR (On Train Monitoring Recorder) (non-operational), cab lighting and electronics, TOPS numbers, Train Stop Override, modern warning flashes and dual braking for 70000, these simulations give you a taste of what it must be like to drive these celebrity loco’s on famous heritage railways and across the UK’s busy modern main line network.
 
The 70000 Britannia simulation includes dual brakes for operating vacuum- and air-braked trains, so listen out for the air compressor!
 
How's the weather-ing?
Works fresh… Looking spectacular in polished and lined out Deep Bronze Green! From the days when sheds actually took a great deal of pride in their loco’s, this will look good at the head of an express passenger or special. You can choose between early emblem and late crest versions of each clean tender.
 
Been in service a little while now… Getting quite grubby now, but nothing that some kerosene, a rag and polish can’t fix! Passenger loco’s looking like this would have been a fairly common sight in the late 50s and early 60s. Only late crest tenders are available for this variant.
 
Looking for a bit of TLC, please… Oh dear… Is it green? Is it black? Is it lined out? Who knows! Whilst mechanically sound, this variant is really looking for some TLC but, sadly, is unlikely to get it before meeting the cutter’s torch. Despite its disgraceful cosmetic appearance, this will look very atmospheric on a stopping passenger or heavy freight set in the mid to late 60s – or maybe even on the odd express passenger train to cover for a broken down Class 40 diesel. There is a late crest under that tender grime somewhere, we think.
 
Coaching stock: This BR 7MT Advanced package includes three types of Mk.1 coach created by Just Trains. All are complete with passenger view, a unique leaking steam effect from the coach heating system and connecting vacuum hose pipes and steam heat pipes. The steam heating can be turned on and off from the locomotive footplate control.
 
The Mk.1 coaches are in BR Maroon, BR Blood & Custard, BR Chocolate and Cream, Southern Region Green and WCR Red liveries.
 
Activhelp: The BR 7MT Advanced includes features that will assist both novice and experienced drivers:
 
ActivHints: This will post messages to help you drive and fire the locomotive so that it runs efficiently. ActivHints can be turned on or off.
 
ActivFireman: As a new steam loco driver, you may not be sure about how to control the firing and watering of the boiler. No problem! Switch on ActivFireman and he will take care of all that! If you want to just drive and admire the views, switch on ActivFireman and let him do all the work.

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