Blackpool Branches

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**Blackpool Branches**: Blackpool - Preston - Ormskirk is a route for Train Sim World 4, and the first developed by Just Trains. Centred on the city of Preston, it features the main line from Preston to Blackpool North, along with the branch lines from Kirkham and Wesham to Blackpool South, to Ormskirk from Preston, and the freight spur to Burn Naze - as seen in 1986. Featured with the route are the BR Class 08, BR Class 47 and BR Class 142 *Pacer.*

## Locomotives

BR Class 08BR Class 47BR Class 142
* BR Class 08 - Featured in BR Rail Blue, the Class 08 is used for shunting duties for loco-hauled services at Blackpool North and Preston.
* BR Class 47 - Featured in both BR Rail Blue, Large Logo, and InterCity liveries, the Class 47 is the mainstay of loco-hauled express services to Blackpool North.
* BR Class 142 *Pacer* - Having just entered service, the BR Class 142 *Pacer* is brand new, at least in game. The Class 142 has three liveries in the DLC; BR Provincial, "Skipper" Chocolate and Cream, and Greater Manchester PTE. Additionally, three engine types, including the original 1986 variant, and the 1990s variants, are featured. Although, only the variant present in 1986 will be used by AI Trains. These haul the bulk of stopping passenger services on all three lines from Preston.

## Tutorials

**Blackpool Branches Route Introduction** - Ride a Class 142 in Provinicial Blue livery and learn all about the Blackpool Branches line.

**Class 08 Introduction** - Learn the basics of driving a Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunting Locomotive.

**Class 47 Introduction** - Learn the basics of driving a Class 47 Diesel Locomotive.

**Class 142 Introduction** - Learn the basics of driving a Class 142 Diesel Mechanical Multiple Unit.

## Scenarios

**Blackpool Illuminations** - Take control of 1Z09, an Illuminations Special originating from Bournemouth hauled by a Class 47 Diesel Locomotive. Drive the final leg of the tour with 47555 from Preston to Blackpool North.

**Oiled Up** - Severe disruption on the West Coast Main Line has caused heavy delays to all services in the area. One service affected is your trip to Burn Naze which has been sat stranded near Warrington Bank Quay. A path has been found however to allow delivery of the fuel to the I.C.I facility.

**DMU Debacle** - A stranded Pacer needs your assistance. You must rescue this service and help get the South Fylde Branch back up and running again as soon as possible.

**Back and Forth** - Engineering works are taking place around the Salwick area which means no services can reach Blackpool North or South. You will run a shuttle service from Preston to Ormskirk and back again, snow however has made its way across the region making driving conditions harder than normal.

**Put a Gronk on it** - Having finished your morning break you find yourself ready to get to work shunting various coaching stock rakes around the Blackpool North area.

## Journeys

**Exploring the Fylde Coast**

**Chapter 1 - Learn How to Pace Yourself** - Learn how to operate the Class 142 'Pacer' train.

**Chapter 2 - Pacing Around** - Now you know how to drive the Class 142 'Pacer' it's time to start driving it on proper services.

**Chapter 3 - Pacer Test** - Drive the Class 142 'Pacer' in more difficult conditions. Keep your wits about you as you can easily get caught out.

**Chapter 4 - Brush Up** - Learn how to operate the Class 47 Locomotive.

**Chapter 5 - Duff Gen** - Now you know how to drive the Clas 47 it's time to do some route learning with the locomotive.

**Chapter 6 - Spoon Tycoon** - Drive the Class 47 on a mixture of both freight and passenger workings.

**Chapter 7 - Bearing the Shunt** - Learn how to operate the Class 08 Locomotive.

**Chapter 8 - Odds and Rods** - Drive the Class 08 on shunting workings both through the night and day.

## Route Diagram

### Ormskirk Branch Line

***Blackpool South Line*: Blackpool South - Squires Gate - St Annes-on-the-Sea - Ansdell & Fairhaven - Lytham - Moss Side**