Norwich to London! Part 1 | BR Class 90 | Great Eastern Main Line

[@Alfie-cu4np]

The Class 90’s and Mark 3’s were and are still brilliant. Their British built robustness is what made them unique in every way. As good as the Class 745 FLIRT’s may be, they will never truly replace the Class 90 and Mark 3’s. Class 90’s and Mark 3’s are and always will be classics.

[@ItzChaza]

technically the 86's are the classics... you only see the 90's as the classics as thats the gen you grew up in same as people will see the 745's as classics if they grow up with them

[@kapage74]

The Manningtree crossing/bridge is there because of how low the bridge is... a large vehicle can't fit under it, so the crossing is there to cater for that

[@NSE465]

Ayy the classic setup. Lovely

[@niallgladwin579]

I start my training soon for the class 745 I passed all my assignments recently I grew up and lived In norwich all my life and I do this trip every 2 weeks so know it like the back of my hand love seeing people drive this route. love the work moleman maybe I could get you to come see the 755 once I've completed the training

[@alisonrawlings6679]

I'll miss these sets go of my local line and seeing them zoom past stations like Romford and Shenfield, I think the 745s are a good replacement for these (EXCEPT THE GOD DAMN DOORS). You did stop at a few stops that the Norwich 90/MK3s don't stop at irl. They only stop at Liverpool Street, Stratford, Chelmsford, Colchester, Manningtree, Stowmarket, Diss and Norwich. 321s sometimes do Norwich runs calling at all stations I put above.

[@LNER985]

Great seeing a video featuring my local station Stowmarket and the GEML. It is amazing to see the change from class 86s with MK2s to class 90s with MK3s to then the Flirts.

[@theinterestsofalexcimelli9323]

Constructive criticism - when you stop at a station, out the reverser into neutral so the fabs rev down and allow the engine to cool whilst it’s standing. I’m a great eastern boy and I remember when these sets were in blue and grey. They were and always will be a part of my childhood. Great video and remember what I said :)

[@Lowse1345]

dont fans cool anyway

[@georgemarch6752]

You do realise it’s a game. Oh sorry forgot you’re the expert

[@kapage74]

If I'm not mistaken, the rails and wires both need a complete overhaul for 125+ running north of Stowmarket

[@bb-3653]

They should also re do the west Anglia mainline to 100mph too, its pretty straight, no major curves. Tbh alot of the uk has speed limits that could be improved. One I can think of is the north kent line, it's dead straight track for like 10 miles , it's only 70mph limited, but faster trains run on it, I.e 395, 700s and soon,likely 707s, an 85- 100mph increase on that line is well overdue. Same with southeastern mainline beyond grove park, again limited to 70, but it's dead straight, it has 375s on it which can go 100mph

[@polo-k2w]

I hope they add the class 745 soon

[@steveandrewirwin]

Hi Moleman. I love your videos and watch them every day. I am a big trainspotter who lives in the Scottish Highlands and i wanted to say hello. P.S This is actually your No1 Fan and i am his sister writing on his behalf. My brother, whose nickname is Crocman, has multiple learning disabilities and is unable to communicate himself but we wanted to let you know how much joy your videos bring him, he has watched you for as long as you have been posting.....i have only just figured out how to write a comment haha! Thank you and he wants me to tell you you are a good driver who makes him laugh!

[@class8007]

Love the horn on this one. I've also developed an irrational liking of this line recently...

[@adamleewicks8529]

Amazing video again as this Armstrong powerhouse class 90 as well with nameplate

[@trainsimproductions_]

Yes, yes, YES A 90!!!!

[@TheGWRailfan]

Sorry, but there are no Norwich expresses that stop at Hatfield Peveral or Marks Tey EVER :P

[@Moleman978]

All will be explained in future parts :P

[@niallgladerbob480]

Love it my home run my family are from Norwich I live in Essex atm but travel shenfeild to Norwich loads 👌🏻👌🏻 the new flirts are so modern and comfortable I must have been on the 15+ times now

[@ben.taylor]

You're kidding me, a Class 90 stopping at Marks Tey?!

[@jamielnash5049]

The class 90 stops at Stratford Chelmsford colchester manningtree Ipswich stowmarket and diss into Norwich

[@ben.taylor]

@@jamielnash5049 Yeah I know that, I'm a local to the great Eastern 🤣🤣

[@Moleman978]

All will be explained in future parts :P

[@samui007]

Where is part 2

[@ben.taylor]

@@samui007 I ain't the one to ask

[@robfcgaming1947]

The Norwich in 90 services only stop at Ipswich between Norwich and Liverpool Street

[@christopherhutchins9731]

What do I need to run this train straight through to from Nrowich to livrpool

[@Viper-CT]

Gosh, I so wish that this route was still available for grabs, I had it for a short while, but didn't have all of the assets for it, so it was just blank for most of the route, I got rid of it a while later, now, fast forwarded a few years I have the requirements, but where the heck has it gone? Not on Steam, and as far as I know, not even acquirable from Traction Depot's own website. How unfortunate... :(

[@pacerclara]

Wow, a 90 stopping at Hatfield Peverel!

[@jxnny3915]

Love your vids

[@alltrainschiltern7995]

I only just managed to do a 1 hour route, 2 hours is too much for me

[@puce_ivt]

I drive new haven to boston 156 miles 2 hours

[@joshhere___9477]

I have driven London Marylebone to bham moor street 2hrs 30-40 mins

[@javelinstar3956]

I drove London to York in flying scotsman once 200 miles roughly

[@felixw8113]

The best line

[@lorpugbaye4626]

Best train simulator player ever

[@ryanworthvalley]

Hi moleman great video what do you use to edit your videos. Keep up the great.

[@kapage74]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that can't stand the IC-70 seats, even the unrefurbished 321's are much better, and that's saying something considering it's a 90 minute run from London to Clacton

[@alisonrawlings6679]

And on the non - Renutus 321s there are bench style seats at the front which are cool

[@johnwray5289]

Also the Norwich to London service goes nonstop between colchester and London liv street

[@alexclass3154]

You're stopping at a lot more stations than most Norwich services :thonk:

[@Moleman978]

Eagle-eyed folk will notice that the briefing doesn't mention the additional stops, all will be revealed later in the scenario ;)

[@alexclass3154]

@@Moleman978 my guess is a cancelled Ipswich stopper, as they're the only ones that stop at Hatfield Peveral, but I could be wrong

[@alisonrawlings6679]

:mega thonk:

[@eruostartime1259]

what the heck 2h?!

[@eruostartime1259]

you got to be kidding me

[@WestRail642fan]

Chatham Mainline but in the 1940s, another route could be the Sheppy Light Railway that ran from Queensborough to Leysdown-on-Sea

[@Moleman978]

Yes please!

[@WestRail642fan]

@@Moleman978 if i had TS, i'd be game to build the SLR

[@bluearmy2699]

YESSSSS FINALLY

[@Lighting_Desk]

Heck I'm still waiting for a Tyne Valley line.

[@jcrailwayvideos6588]

Hey moleman, how much RAM does your PC have? Just because I am looking for a new PC, do you reccomend any?

[@alexclass3154]

His specs are on his about section

[@trainsimproductions_]

Where do you get the GA white reskin from?

[@jamesbartlett5640]

IIRC you get it when you buy the Wherry Lines from Armstrong Powerhouse. It’s the steam class 90 model though not the one you buy from AP.

[@Class43Harrison]

What is the difference between a hid version and an advanced version?

[@Moleman978]

The HUD version of the 90 can be driven with the HUD, the Advanced one is designed to be more complex and therefore compatibility with the HUD isn't guaranteed

[@adamriseborough6185]

How do you get the proper Greater Anglia livery with the red and white I bought the thing of steam but it doesn't have that livery.

[@dylanismail6455]

how to get the abellio greater anglia logo it only comes up with greater anglia on it

[@eruostartime1259]

what 2h?!

[@Jackmc2007]

hey moleman, i dont know whether your doing video requests, but can you do a run from Barnstaple to Exeter in a 150 or 158 :)

[@echandler5558]

If you thought this was long, try doing a full run to Penzance from Paddington...

[@bennaylor6879]

There should be more Sheffield routes. Cos I’m a Sheffield boy

[@tapchangerproductions]

For some reason the GEML to Norwich has been taken down.

[@trainman665]

Don’t know if you’ve been on a FLIRT yet. They’re nowhere near as comfortable as the MK3s were.

[@javelinstar3956]

Are you going to cover FS 2020

[@Moleman978]

Absolutely!

[@oscarbaldry3399]

Is this a steam workshop route because for me it does not work it always crashes when it loads.

[@Moleman978]

Yes it is, and as I said at the start this route is very unstable

[@jxnny3915]

Hi 👋

[@diamarker1004]

Does that livery come with the GEML class 90 pack?

[@Moleman978]

No, it comes with an extra stock pack for an AP scenario pack that isn't currently available unfortunately

[@diamarker1004]

Moleman978 ok thanks. :)

[@animaltvi9515]

Diss and stowmarket ?? Bit of a weird route

[@LNER985]

The Intercity services from Norwich to London have always stopped at Diss and Stowmarket.

[@fadumohassan9348]

Can you do mole 75

[@TheHedge_Prism]

2:56 Train simulator but its cursed. even more cursed

[@johnwray5289]

I live on the great eastern main line

[@bigmacmclure953]

hi moleman i have idea that might help have about a roleplay has a driver on a route you take over route has train can in for driver change just an idea

[@plaxtonpresident4629]

Just do it with the super 47, much shorter journey

[@Moleman978]

Norwich in 90... seconds!

[@ItzChaza]

max speed of this line isnt 110 its 100

[@jackhstproductions649]

Will you get TSW 2

[@Moleman978]

Well I work for DTG so, I'm sure you can work that out :P

[@alisonrawlings6679]

Nah you won't get it lol.

[@aricahayes6555]

A 90 LIKE THIS VID

[@Ybcmane]

i live in norwich

[@Harrywestall]

Why do u say great eastern it’s greater Anglia

[@jaywatchtravel6146]

I know this may sound weird but I Think thatThe class 74 fives are quite cheap nasty and they have no legroom whatsoever by the window seats and the seats are so cheap and nasty I couldn’t sleep and I couldn’t even rest