The Class 86 entered service in the mid-1960s after years of testing different designs to run on the newly electrified West Coast Main Line. Known originally as the AL6, it would become the first mass-produced AC loco for the new fleet with 100 examples built.
Over time, a revision to the suspension was undertaken to solve issues of rough riding and track wear, these changes resulted in what became known as the Class 86/2 subclass. Being the precursor to the Class 87, the Class 86/2, with less horsepower, was capable of 100mph which makes for a more challenging driving experience. Other differences from the 87 include the plated-over Headcode box and the distinctive triple windscreen.
In Train Sim World, the Class 86/2 provides a wealth of additional variety for the WCML: Preston - Carlisle roster. The 86 substitutes into cross-country services, as does the brand-new coaches! The air-conditioned Mk2s were the mainstay of many long-distance passenger trains after their introduction in the 1970s, and have seen use ever since, in both service, engineering and railtour duties. Also included is a new Mk1 RMB for all your British Rail buffet needs; sandwich anyone?
Take the 86 for a spin across a set of 5 new scenarios or put it through its paces with Free Roam on any route! Combine the new Mk2Fs and RMB Buffet Car with your train collection in Formation Designer for custom rail excursions.
Please Note: For the full experience, we recommend you own Train Sim World 5: West Coast Main Line: Preston - Carlisle which is available as a separate purchase.
Key Features
- BR Class 86/2 AC electric locomotive:
- BR Blue (2 Livery variants)
- BR InterCity (3 Livery variants)
- Loco number-specific variants including different headlight configurations, nameplates, jumper cables and pantographs
- BR Blue (2 Livery variants)
- Highly detailed, feature-rich driving cabs
- True-to-life performance, suspension and handling
- Learn to drive the Class 86/2 with accessible Tutorials on the Training Center
- Operate cross-country passenger trains across Scenarios and in the Timetable of WCML: Preston - Carlisle
- Livery Designer, Formation Designer and Scenario Planner compatible. Share your creations with the Creators Club
- Powered by Dovetail Games’ proprietary SimuGraph® vehicle dynamics engine and Unreal Engine 4® technology
- Download size: 744.7 MB
