Train Simulator 2015 - Route Learning: Dalmuir to Larkhall (Class 303)

[@papalaz4444244]

I am astonished how accurate looking that route is.

[@CC-jb5id]

I used to travel from Garacaddsn to Clydebank and Partick a lot in my youth, seeing these old orange Strathclyde branding brings back a lot of nostalgia. Thanks for posting

[@PTGRail]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I love old railway nostalgia! For me it's the old slam door electrics we have in the south east that bring back much of that feeling :)

[@Scotix_]

The Argyle Line hits very close to home as my nearest station is on it, very good run :D

[@Bullmannumber4]

What a nice run. Thanks for making me aware of this extension to what is probably my favourite route in the game. Will need to download it and create a scenario I think.

[@PTGRail]

William Mankelow Thanks William. I definitely recommend this extension, and as I'm sure you've seen the quality is pretty good! :)

[@trynewhardstuffpls9572]

My mind is blown with this game. Thanks for the upload

[@WeeStevieB]

Loving these vids, especially this one as i frequent this route all the time when traveling by train and is quite funny to see all the stations and surroundings in near perfect detail :-) Plus the vids make for a great sleeping aid. Not that they are boring at all, it's just white noise such as the sound of trains in operation, in combination with your narration, is relaxing. Train noise has always helped me sleep as i live nearby the track and has helped me sleep since i was a nipper :D

[@PTGRail]

Thanks, I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying these videos. I agree with you that it's always good to see routes which you know well simulated within the game :) You're not the first person to say these videos are a good sleeping aid for the same reason, so I know it's only meant in a good way and not in a bad way :)

[@bigbuster1616]

one of your most enjoyable runs so far!

[@PTGRail]

Andrew Bustard Thanks Andrew, I'm glad that you enjoyed this! This was one of the more enjoyable runs to record if I'm honest :)

[@bigbuster1616]

PTGRail I hope you do more of Scotland.

[@panzerd18]

Don't forget the driver reminder device on the red lights at stations. Great video, really enjoyed it.

[@tonylancaster8704]

Another good video Peter The class 303 is a smart looking unit and the Jaffa cake livery looks well on it.

[@PTGRail]

Tony Lancaster Thanks Tony. I found the Class 303 most enjoyable to drive :)

[@Seankearney35]

Another great route learning video on a line i know so well, Looking forward to creating some scenarios with this extension.

[@PTGRail]

Sean Duff Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed this video :) I look forward to when the scenery is extended onto other routes on this add on.

[@derekgibson3859]

Yet another great video, loved the 303's and know this route well. Pronunciations were fine apart from Scotstoun/ scotstounhill (pronounced Scotstin) but perfect otherwise. Nice to see the route how it was before the m74 motorway changed things. There is a horrid light blue overbridge about the platforms at Rutherglen. Thanks for posting this. All the best.

[@owenstockwood5040]

The class 303 is technically not slam door, it was one of the first with sliding doors.

[@jdb1583]

Brilliant video! I know this route like the back of my hand in real life! Pronunciation was all good! You done very well of covering it!

[@abtravel0279]

JDB158 Scotstounhill?

[@jdb1583]

ADS Transport Videos It's not exactly the worst!

[@abtravel0279]

JDB158 suppose it's kinda like how a proper scot would say it

[@PTGRail]

JDB158 Thanks! I know that I was slightly unsure about Scotstounhill, but I thought I got the other pronunciations correct :) I'm glad you enjoyed this video.

[@abtravel0279]

PTGRail will you be doing the singer section, milngavie, balloch or helensburgh parts?

[@MrDreamliner]

A lovely and relaxing run, much like your Western Lines of Scotland ones. Keep up your amazing effort! 😆😉

[@PTGRail]

Josh Thorpe Thanks Josh! I'm glad you liked this video :)

[@hexagon7895]

I've also just remembered that although this add-on is labelled as the North Clyde line, it's actually the Argyle line which you were driving along. I meant to add this to my previous comment. The North Clyde line runs from Helensburgh Central, Balloch and Milngavie (pronounced Mul-guy) via Patrick, Glasgow Queen St Low Level, Airdrie and Bathgate to Edinburgh Waverley. The Argyle line runs from Dalmuir and Milngavie via Patrick, Glasgow Central Low Level and Rutherglen to Motherwell, the Hamilton Circle, Larkhall, Coatbridge Central via Whifflet (peak only) and Carstairs; and since December 2014 also to Whifflet via Kirkwood. All these routes are electrified and use Class 318, 320 and 334 in up to 6 car formations which are commonly mixed between the classes. 380s are normally only seen on the express service from Glasgow Central High Level to Lanark.

[@PTGRail]

Ben Reid Thanks for the information, it's really helpful :)

[@iainamackay]

The extension is based in 2013 so neither the Whifflet nor Cumbernauld lines are electrified. I'm going to include a DMU Queen St-Cumbernauld scenario at some point, for example! And this video is technically on the North Clyde Line/WCMLNorth merged route, which covers the Argyle Line in its entirety. :-)

[@SDF1872]

Excellent video, I recognised a lot of that route having travelled on it a few times. Hopefully in the future you will be able to do a video on the Glasgow Central to Ayr/Largs line. That's my local line :)

[@PTGRail]

+SDF1872 Thanks! Unfortunately I don't think Ayr or Largs are currently in Train Simulator, but I will be making some more videos in the Glasgow area. :)

[@DTPORT5723]

Hooray another well handled and awaited video! It's good to see such very familiar stations I've seen and in some cases have been to in real life. Another thing, If you plan to do any journeys in the future covering between Milngavie - Springburn or such in a Class 320 set before 2006, there's a pretty high quality NX Scotrail SPT Carmine Cream reskin on UKTS. :)

[@PTGRail]

Peter Stuart Thanks! I am considering doing more Scottish journeys in the Glasgow area in the near future! :)

[@MrDce007]

nice run enjoyed very much thanks for posting kind regards

[@PTGRail]

Duncan Edwards Thanks for your comment, I'm glad that you enjoyed this video :)

[@kristiangoddard4997]

I have a question, why are London trains two tone horns

[@michaelfarnell3990]

ur saying Scotstoun Hill wrong

[@Hannah_taylor1237]

great video found this that adds Neutral Sections to this route using the over shap ones you shoud give it a try

[@thatlonewolfguy2878]

Will you revisit the Scottish lines on class 320's if that's possible?

[@TonyMontana-fz4io]

Just say Scotstounhill like you’re missing out the “o” and “u”, we pronounce it as “Scotstnhill”.

[@connormeechan5784]

Love seeing this simulator based in my home town not far off where I stay which is westerton

[@davidbeckett1310]

I was looking forward to this video, and I was not at all disappointed. However, I do feel that a class 318/320 would be more appropriate for this route, since the branch to Larkhall was opened in 2005. Still a great video, as always.

[@PTGRail]

David Beckett Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed this video. :) I didn't realise that the Larkhall branch was only reopened in 2005, or else I would probably have used the Class 320 instead.

[@singledeckermichael8608]

True - however it was a reopening of an existing station which previously closed in 1965 - 5 years after the 303 entered service 😉

[@PaxmanY3J]

Regarding the framerates, the 303 seems to have the same bug as the M8. Swapping out the 303 for the original IHH 303 results in a significant performance boost, I tend to drive the re-released 303 because as you say the AP soundpack makes it driveable but i still use the IHH 303s for all the AI.

[@trynewhardstuffpls9572]

7:20 ahh've nae business bein' in Yoker!!

[@fringestalin6263]

Another great video comrade. I agree completely on the neutral sections, I too always like to act like they're functional, but I'm even looking into the possibility of adding functionality in other trains, like the Class 390 by maybe transferring files. Again, great video :)

[@PTGRail]

Fringe Stalin Haha, thank you comrade. Sometimes I forget to act like they are functional, but if I remember then I do. It would be great to have that functionality on more locos than we currently have! Thanks :)

[@johnnyboy3949]

Can you do the old bury to Manchester Victoria line in an old class 504? The 504’s looked similar to these 303s, but they were third rail!

[@cliffwoodbury5319]

It would be cool if you had the terminal announcements of routes

[@pippibraun1412]

A late reaction. But i didn't had trainsimulator 5 years ago and had Trainz die building routes. But last year i made a switch. You are making great video's. As a real traindriver myself in the Netherlands you are driving like a perfect traindriver. Also a great route. I tryed the link but the site is long down. To bad for me because i also like the class 303. This route would be a great asset. Keep it up. Also my UK language is not the best but your voice is perfect for none UK people to follow. Greetz Ronny

[@iainmackay5993]

Hey - thanks for posting this! I'm the creator of the North Clyde Line part of the route for Railworks so it's great to see a video of it here. Feel free to send me any feedback. :-)

[@PTGRail]

Iain Mackay Hey.. awesome! :) I must say I really enjoyed the driving for this video. It's a great extension, and I'd like to make more videos on it. Thanks for creating this! One thing which I did feel was missing were speed posts in the centre part of Glasgow. The speed changes are only small changes, but it made it more difficult when driving without the HUD. Other than that, a thoroughly enjoyable journey :)

[@iainamackay]

+PTGRail Yes, to be honest, when I was doing my research I actually noticed there were a lot of places where the speed limit changes with no corresponding sign... I got past that to an extent by placing signs then dragging them below the ground out of sight so they at least appear in the HUD! For people that drive without the HUD though, it's pretty hard in a featureless tunnel, so I might look at adding some signs for the "mid tunnel" parts for the next release. :-)

[@iainmackay5993]

+PTGRail FYI - I've trialled putting speed limit signs in the Argyle line tunnels in the latest test version. Hopefully it'll be an improvement! The Queen St tunnels have no speed limit changes in them. :-)

[@TheWestAnglian]

when the signal was not displaying an aspect at hamilton. you have to assume that it is at a danger aspect so you technically had a spad there.

[@PTGRail]

As there's no way to request to pass the signal in TS as it's a 'clear' signal with a blank face, it's best just to ignore it. In real life you would always treat it as a signal at danger :)

[@TheWestAnglian]

PTGRail fair enough

[@wastemanagementtransportbl7887]

Nice,can you do video in a class 318 in scotland?

[@MrDreamliner]

Milestone! You're at 3000 subs 😃

[@PTGRail]

Josh Thorpe Indeed, I hit 3,000 on Sunday. Thanks! :)

[@MrDreamliner]

PTGRail Yay! :D

[@sreevesfrancois]

Slightly lower textures and details on this route for example the stadium/sports track just after Scotstounhill, and the building textures at Partick

[@iainmackay5993]

sreevesfrancois I have to admit, Partick was one of the first stations created on the route and I've had it in mind to go back and freshen it up at some point for quite a while. This will likely happen but probably not in the current phase (which is Phase 3 to Springburn and the Maryhill Line). Scotstoun Leisure Centre, which although I'd love to have custom assets for the stadium, I'm afraid I'm unlikely to go back and update now. I already have a massive list of custom assets to make for the route! Like the Erskine Bridge for example. :-)

[@whyteyj]

i used to live in the flats you can see at dalmuir station

[@simracingrx9049]

I used to live in the flat you can see just after Scotstounhill Stn. Not seen it in years;)

[@jamesbrooks1302]

Ever thought of trying to apply to become a driver?

[@jakeshort1354]

Would you be interested in doing a Bedford- Brighton run via London Bridge?

[@PTGRail]

***** I am interested in covering that, but not until the scenery is all there on the section between St. Pancras and London Bridge :)

[@jakeshort1354]

How about via Herne Hill as the services are running at the moment because of the works at London Bridge?

[@TheDaviecoyle]

What is this? a game? who makes these??

[@PTGRail]

+TheDaviecoyle It is indeed a game - Train Simulator 2016 which is made by Dovetail Games :)

[@matthew.trains4841]

Could you do a return video in the AP Class 320

[@PTGRail]

I will certainly consider it when I have the time :)

[@matthew.trains4841]

Also could you do it to Milngavie (pronounced Mil-guy) as that is where the return service goes in real life.

[@Skylerjones624]

PTGRail the sound on the desiros is man made did u know?

[@samthesnowgolem7450]

Hi ptgrail pls could you do a vid on the great western mainline using the class 43 in fgw livery thanks

[@PTGRail]

Samthesnowgolem I will be covering that in the future :)

[@dexdacat]

Please please do the Acella Express and the Class 801 (not at the same time, obviously) love your videos.

[@PTGRail]

DexDaCat I will be covering the Acela Express sometime soon, though I'm not that interested in the Class 801 so that might not get covered. Thanks! :)

[@GaryTurpie]

I get a train from larkhall to Glasgow central on a daily basis. Overall, this is a really good representation of the line but a few things caught my eye. At Newton there should be a bridge between the two platforms - similar to the one at Hamilton Central at @50:30. At Hamilton West, that train that went on to platform 1 should be going to Dalmuir instead of Glasgow Central At Hamilton Central, the end of platform 2 there should have been a walkway to a multi-story car park You did pronounce Chatelherault correctly At Larkhall, the ramp that you see from the train should be at the other side of the platform and be a flat ramp

[@PTGRail]

Gary Turpie Thanks for the info there. Not being familiar with the area myself, I wouldn't notice little details like that. :)

[@janewoodings7654]

really good

[@kaderkadi8818]

I Like this Train Simulator.and thank for this video.

[@PTGRail]

Kader Kadi Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you enjoyed this video :)

[@kaderkadi8818]

no,thank's for you,because i have troubles with some Routes,so i can see them now and enjoy on youtube,and that's because you made it,i will subcribe you,sorry about bad english,i use french.

[@lachietod3918]

Would love to be able to run my TS, but it just doesn't start when the cab view comes up. Uninstalled! Good vid tho'!

[@PTGRail]

+Lachie Tod What do you mean when you say it doesn't start when your cab view comes up? And thanks :)

[@lachietod3918]

I tried to run TS, but it won't start. Maybe processor isn't up to it. But the cab view comes up, and thats it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't do anything. Thanks for getting back to me, but I'll wait for a bit, maybe until I get a new PC with a better processor. Cheers.

[@Matz32]

nice video

[@PTGRail]

Matz32Zg Thanks! :)

[@themonkeyman0018]

What's your PC specs

[@PTGRail]

Themonkeyman001 Currently AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.2ghz processor with 8gb DDR3 RAM and an AMD Radeon HD 6970 2Gb graphics card. I am planning to upgrade in September to an Intel Core i7 4790k processor with 16Gb DDR3 gaming RAM and an Nvidia Geforce GTX 980 graphics card :)

[@themonkeyman0018]

Nice the one in September sounds amazing could you do another simulator like world of subways that would be awesome, anyway keep the amazing work up bro

[@hexagon7895]

Scotstounhill is pronounced Scots-dun-hill and Chatelherault is pronounced Shah-tell-lih-row. Hope this helps. Thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work. Etc.

[@PTGRail]

Ben Reid Thanks! I did look up Chatelherault's pronunciation but didn't get it quite right I guess. I really wasn't sure about Scotstounhill. I will try and remember this for future videos in this area. And thanks :)

[@NoelBehan]

@7:49 You Would see me & the Dug.

[@alexstrains903]

It is pronounced Scotstonhill but spelt 'Scotstounhill'

[@rossjamieson2595]

I live at Merryton

[@alexsrailwayvideos5606]

i KNOW THIS ROUTE VERY WELL

[@ryanmcquade6157]

there was a real life train crash at the bottom of the newton junction 1991 train coming down the hill from kirkhill hit the idling train which was sitting at the bottom of the hill and the train coming down the hill went threw a red light .and because if this single track nonsense . the signals and track were upgraded after that and all the trees round about were cut down

[@PTGRail]

+Ryan Mcquade Thanks for the info!

[@janewoodings7654]

great comment

[@jamesw5138]

scotstounhill is pronounced as scots-town-hill.

[@PTGRail]

+James Gibson Thanks for the tip! :)

[@giacchattifabien9008]

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[@Goodkat358]

I'd say it was more pronounced Scots-tin-hill

[@janewoodings7654]

hi knjj

[@adamdarroch0305]

Glasgow warrior s play at scotstoun

[@janettetiong1563]

Its scotstounhill I live here

[@Gunn72]

6 comment ;D

[@pauldevine9722]

hi PGT Scotstoun is prenounced Scots -ston, doing good my friend!

[@PTGRail]

Paul Devine Thanks, I've learned it now I think. I will remember that for future videos! :)