## Description
### Steam Store Description
Designed as a successor to the LNWR’s extensive 0-8-0 fleet, which had lineage
dating back to the 1890s, the G2 Class surfaced in the 1920s and, thanks to
its developments, was able to dominate the LNWR and LMS network right through
to the end of steam. To rekindle the fire of a bygone era, the LNWR G2 comes
to authentic life within Train Simulator, ready for contemporary mixed-traffic
service courtesy of Partner Programme Developer MeshTools.
Building upon the previous iteration of 0-8-0 locomotives became nothing short
of a habit for the LNWR, and early examples such as the A Class were
consistently rebuilt to incorporate new features. One particular class of
locomotive, the G2, was designed as a more capable 0-8-0 than the earlier G1,
which in turn was essentially a superheated D Class. Upgraded features such as
a higher boiler pressure, strengthened frames, large axles and axle boxes plus
a redesigned and strengthened direct acting joy valve gear were all present in
the G2, and the 60 locomotives which were produced were all entirely new
builds.
While the LNWR G2 Class comprised of an average-sized fleet, the overall
number of active 0-8-0s totalled up to 502 – the 4th largest fleet of the LMS
and 6th largest of British Railways. With numbers running high, the LNWR
0-8-0s were a regular sight across the network, and the G2s, with their
various advancements, proved popular for nearly any duty. Freight, passenger,
banking, shunting, you name it and a G2 would often be at the helm.
As the now-merged LMS began to further innovate in locomotive design, with Sir
William Stanier producing iconic designs such as the LMS Black 5, Jubilee and
Princess Coronation Classes, the LNWR 0-8-0s managed to stand their ground as
a worthy piece of the railway puzzle. Surprisingly, the G2 fleet became
subject to a number of Stanier-overseen upgrades, the net result being that no
two G2s were ever quite the same.
Having served since 1921, the G2s were starting to age alongside even older
LNWR 0-8-0s. It was decided that a further development process would be
undertaken, and the result was the LMS 7F. Also known as the G3, nicknamed
Austin 7, the LMS 7F followed on from the G2 and featured a long travel
Walschaerts valve gear and higher boiler pressure, and was intended to allow
the 0-8-0s to retire. The 7Fs were fantastic when they worked, however they
were very prone to failures. Inadequate axle boxes from Derby’s 4F spelled an
early end for the expensive to run and rarely available 7F fleet, the last of
which was withdrawn in 1959.
Having outlived their ‘successors’, the G2 locomotives lived on until 1964,
with the last two leaving service at the end of that year. Out of the 60 LNWR
G2 locomotives, which were known by many as the Super Ds, only one survived
into preservation. Today, 49395 lives in Shildon as part of the National
Railway Museum’s collection.
The LNWR G2 Class for Train Simulator authentically recreates the mixed-
traffic icon in clean and weathered LNWR, LMS and BR liveries, complete with
contemporary freight rolling stock and a bonus LNER J94 and LNER J50 steam
locomotives in weathered BR Black livery.
The locomotive is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive
the LNWR G2 Class on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such
as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for
the Weardale & Teesdale Network route (available as a separate purchase).
## Scenarios
* [G2] 03:50 Darlington to Middleton Teesdale
* [G2] Diversion
* [G2] G2 on tour
* [J94] Deliveries
More scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train
Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding
many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why
don’t you check it out now!
Click here for Steam Workshop scenarios.
Please Note: The Weardale & Teesdale Network route is required, as a separate
purchase, in order to play the scenarios featured in this add-on.
## Key Features
* LNWR G2 Class in clean and weathered LNWR, LMS and BR liveries
* LNER J94 and LNER J50 Class locomotives in weathered BR Black livery
* Accurate regulator and reverser operation
* Regulator that can freely move, sometimes even shut itself!
* Braking can cause the wheels to lock up, and is less effective at higher speeds
* Realistic Brake fade effect
* Water level gauge glass simulation
* Overfilling the boiler can cause carry over
* Gravity and steam-powered, front and rear, finite sanding
* Advanced adhesion simulation
* Advanced firing and injectors, for firing, a custom-written auto-fireman will allow you to focus on the driving
* Dynamic smoke effect and fire mass
* Detailed manual to guide you on learning the intricacies of the LNWR G2
* Scenarios for the Weardale & Teesdale Network (available to purchase separately)
* Quick Drive compatible
* Download size: 283.8 MB
TS Pro: LNWR G2 Super D