FEATURES
Note: Not all the features below are available in the Rail Simulator version. Please see below for details.
- Engine Start/Stop - Start and stop the engine with the individual buttons
- Master key - Insert and remove the master key from the console
- AWS self-test - Move the reverser the first time and hear the AWS self-test warning.
- DSD (Driver's Safety Device) - Move the reverser for the first time and hear the DSD self-test sound. The DSD will subsequently sound if you move to forward or reverse after stopping in neutral. Hear the DSD warning as you drive if you have not altered the controls for a set period of time (Train Simulator 2012 only)
- Working DRA (Driver's Reminder Appliance) - Use the DRA to prevent the throttle from being applied at a station stop
- Switchable externally audible alarms - Never miss an AWS caution or DSD reminder when driving from the external view; these sounds can be heard from outside the cab, and this feature can be disabled from the cab
- NRN Radio - Press the blue call button on the NRN (National Rail Network) radio to run the test call sequence
- Authentic Westcode stepped brake operation using ActivScript functionality
- Automatic transmission change at 47 MPH
- Acceleration and braking physics based on real timings
- Highly detailed driver's cab
- Detailed passenger cabin view
- Sun blind - Lower and raise the driver's sun blind (it actually restricts the sun)
- Opening driver's cab-side windows
- Operating destination blinds – State your destination via the rolling blinds
- Cab sway movement. See the movement as you start, stop, corner, accelerate and decelerate (Train Simulator 2012 only)
- Variable speed windscreen wipers controllable by the driver. (Train Simulator 2012 only)
- Windscreen Wipers clear rain from drivers front windows (Train Simulator 2012 only)
- Independent driver's and driver's assistant windscreen wiper operation (Train Simulator 2012 only)
- Cab and gauge lighting – independently controlled main cab lighting and gauge illumination (Train Simulator 2012 only)
- Working headlights illuminate the track ahead (Train Simulator 2012 only)
- Standard cluster and modern LED head and tail lights depicted
- Dynamic exhaust effects
- Animated passenger doors complete with external door interlock light and opening/closing sounds and warning beeper
- Sounds - High quality sounds recorded from real Class 153s. There are separate sound sets for the driver's cab and the exterior view - you can hear the difference
- Brake rumble sounds on brake application
- Brake squeal sounds
- Track joint sounds
- Horn - Use the two-tone horn via the Spacebar and B keys.
- Guard to Driver buzzer sounds after doors close
- Driver to Guard buzzer operable
- Drive the single-car Class 153 DMU Advanced on a number of challenging scenarios across both default and add-on routes
LIVERIES
- Anglia
- Arriva Trains Wales
- Central Trains
- East Midlands Trains
- First Great Western
- London Midland
- Northern Rail
- National Express East Anglia
- Regional Railways
SCENARIOS
Oxford to Paddington
JT 153 - Unit Shortage (Part 1)
Due to a shortage of class 165/166s, First Great Western has temporarily brought two class 153s from the Southwest to London to cover. You must drive this pair from Slough to Paddington and then to Old Oak Common to stable until the evening rush hour.
Year: 2010
JT 153 - Unit Shortage (Part 2)
Drive the pair of First Great Western class 153s from Old Oak Common to Paddington where you will then head for Reading at the beginning of the rush hour.
Year: 2010
Newcastle to York Modern (Download or Boxed route available separately, RailWorks 3 only)
JT 153 - East Coast Commute
Drive a Northern Rail Class 153 from Darlington to Newcastle on a morning commuter run up the East Coast Mainline.
Year: 2010
Bristol to Exeter (Download or Boxed route available separately, RailWorks 3 only)
JT 153 - Sub-zero
On a freezing December day you must take a First Great Western 153 from Bristol Temple Meads to Weston-super-Mare starting at Barton Hill depot.
Year: 2010.
JT 153 - South-west Skateboard
Drive a Regional Railways Class 153 from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads.
Year: 1995.
Totham (Download route available separately, RailWorks 3 only)
JT 153 - Totham Stopper
Drive an East Midlands Trains 153 from Shollet to Merryhill Parkway.
Year: 2010.
JT 153 - Portsbridge Circular
Drive a Class 153 DMU on a circular service, starting from Portsbridge Central and returning to Portsbridge Central one hour later.
Year: 2007.