The Class 68 diesel-electric locomotive powers mainline mixed traffic duties across UK rail networks. Built by Stadler Rail for Direct Rail Services, this model draws from the Eurolight design and carries the UKLight name. Operators like Chiltern Railways, Abellio ScotRail, and TransPennine Express deploy it for freight hauls and passenger carriage services.
This Trainz Plus simulation delivers the Class 68 in TransPennine Express livery, crafted by 3DZUG for the Pro Train series on PC. Rail enthusiasts command these versatile units on charter trains and subleased routes. Fans of detailed locomotive operations find a focused addition to their collection.
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The Class 68 is a type of mainline mixed traffic diesel-electric locomotive manufactured by Stadler Rail (and previously by Vossloh Spain) for Direct Rail Services (DRS) in the United Kingdom. The design is derived from the Stadler Eurolight, and Stadler's product name for this variant is the UKLight. Since its introduction in 2014, the Class 68 has been used on DRS's freight operations, in addition has been used to haul various charter trains. Several units have been subleased to other operators, including Chiltern Railways, Abellio ScotRail, and TransPennine Express, for passenger services, hauling various rakes of carriages.
made by 3DZUG for the Pro Train series, in the TransPennine Express livery.
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