Train Simulator - Route Learning: York to Sunderland (Valenta HST) // 1440p

In this episode of the route learning series, we take a look at the freeware North East England network available from DP Simulation. Set in 2010, we follow the timetable of train 1N90, the 08:27 Grand Central service from London Kings Cross to Sunderland - operated by the final two Class 43 HST power cars still fitted with a Valenta engine. We join this train at York and then continue all the way to Sunderland, which is a journey of just over 77 miles. Stops along the way will include Thirsk, Northallerton, Eaglescliffe, Hartlepool, and Sunderland.
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[@ShockwaveTheLogical]

Beautiful video. I live in Hartlepool and I remember seeing many HSTs in our station. NR 158s, 150s and GC HSTs were my childhood 🥲 1:13:10 By the way that building on the right is an ASDA in real life. There are loads of supermarkets near the station for some reason. Makes shopping quite an experience.

[@lukethomas.125]

Awesome! More PTGRail content!

[@bulwinkle]

For several years this route between York and Northallerton was my way to and from work as part of my journey between Darlington and Leeds. Deltics and class 47s were the main forms of motive power back then.

[@PTGRail]

That’s cool! I’d love to have a journey with a high speed commute like that! Even more cool that it was all loco hauled and presumably Mark 1 coaches?

[@bulwinkle]

@@PTGRail I once clocked a Deltic doing almost 120 between Thirsk and Northallerton until we had to slow for the 80 limit from Northallerton to Darlington. We had left York almost 10 minutes late and arrived in Darlington bang on time.

[@Lighting_Desk]

One of a few perks of metro sharing the line and running alongside through to Sunderland is the ability to spot a mainline train while metro tries to achieve something close to line speed.

[@alanshelly7068]

Hartlepool is a lovely little town to visit as I have family there

[@Synnystershy]

Some of my best memories as a lil Synny-tot was watching the Class 43 fly through Twyford station. I think it was before FGW, the HSTs were green and I believe had a bird logo on the side... Was that FGW?? First time riding a Virgin Trains Class 43 from Reading to Leeds... Before the dopey 220s and 221s. First HST I went on. Also watching the GNERs leaving Leeds station... My grandparents lived near Skipton station and every night I used to watch the empty GNER train leave the station. I always knew the train was leaving because of that scream... Ahh good times... I used to call it "The Big Black Train"... I was 4 Real trains have the 3 S's Slidey Windows Slammy Doors Screamy Engines...

[@cameronyoungcg9270]

1:07:33 - it's the second one ;) . There are plans to bring the abandoned platform at Hartlepool back into use - the footbridge was removed in the 1990s, not sure why (probably cost saving or needed refurb). I'm from the area (Seaham's my nearest), I have to say I was mildly disappointed in Sunderland station itself. I appreciate it's a freeware route and it's not custom assets etc, but aside from basic layout it doesn't look much like it - the real one is all glass and metal in the middle and there's a light installation on the northbound platform that my grandma finds very creepy - it's currently undergoing refurb though. I think this is just something of a placeholder. I guess if you know the route in intimate detail because you're from the area, you will notice things and it's nice to see my local route finally in train sim. The DCL is a very nice line, however even though it has the coast, I think the Esk valley and Tyne Valley lines are better in terms of scenery from the window, but yes there are certainly some very nice photography places here. I believe there's a path between Easington Colliery and Nose's Point in Seaham that sticks relatively close to the railway.

[@leedavis66]

1:11:38 - The chap on the platform at Hartlepool thinks you're late!😄

[@andrewmulley5222]

Excellent video , as someone who lives in Hartlepool I’ve done this trip many times . The class 43 just makes it so much better 👌🏻

[@JRSJordansRailwaySimulator]

great video and my local part of the network (im from Middlesbrough) and its nice to see this type on content being made

[@andrewbarnett5542]

May suggest the variation in speed limits after Northallerton is due to subsistence from unstable ground. This is caused mainly by the coal mining activity in the past.

[@kevmc291]

Except there aren't any coalfields in the Northallerton area. The Northeast coalfield is in Durham and Northumberland.

[@jasonw4601]

As a photographer on the Northumberland Coast you can get some amazing sunrise photos along the coast, you'd definitely enjoy it!

[@PTGRail]

Thanks for the info! There's so many places in the UK I'm still to check out as a photographer. I only took up photography two and a half years ago just before Covid started, and people seem to love my photos now. I definitely need to check out this part of the country at some point! :)

[@jasonw4601]

@@PTGRail I'm sure no matter where you'll end up you'll find something you enjoy 😉

[@GWRTrainFan]

Nice you have the sound pack.

[@PTGRail]

For sure! I use AP products in the majority of my UK videos. :)

[@lonegroover]

At the real Hartlepool Station, on the wall on the right as you approach, you can see a patch in the brickwork where it was repaired after an encounter with a German naval shell in the First World War.

[@jameswright7284]

Kinda wish that GC served Middlesbrough as it would be great to have had HSTs coming in to boro and then head back out towards Sunderland.

[@BusTrainsGuy18]

I absolutely love your content, even when your where "MIA" i was still enjoying your videos 📹.

[@kevmc291]

It's pronounced Seaton Karoo, so you were right the second time! Great video

[@Craggers-vw4qi]

Hi Pete, i recently travelled home from weston super mare on a 5 car hst. it was fast acceleration.

[@jonny-simulation-gamer]

ptg i love your content

[@gwyneddboom2579]

I find it quite amusing that the 180 wasn’t usable. I think that might have been prototypical.

[@bruh4192]

Even on Train Simulator, *You'll be going nowhere.*

[@daniellewisaberdein1998]

Great Video

[@seanomatopoeia]

For TSW, would love to see you on the MBTA Boston Sprinter!

[@PTGRail]

I've considered covering this route in the Amtrak ACS-64 :)

[@Ne1170]

This may be a stupid question but how is fuel level measured? I have seen a few of your vids and never see a fuel gauge? I'm guessing the tanks are filled before the day and generally has enough fuel but what if there is an engine issue that isnt detected and its using more fuel or has more carriages on, would it ever run out on track or is there some sort of warning?

[@geraiswaiya2347]

Nice.

[@jonathonnolan2195]

I just heard that you’re going to run a diagram with a 185 from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston (first leg of a journey to Manchester Airport) if you do it again, could you please rerun the whole route but in a double 156? If you aren’t able to do that I totally understand but if you can then that’ll be great (Just want to relive some fond memories from when the 156s (with Northern) were just starting to get refurbished in I think 2015/16) (sorry this comment was so long.)

[@olliewardrop6535]

Hi Pete I have a question. Why does the DSD for the class 43 not work on the east coast main line. Do you know how to fix?

[@TicTacTrolleyServiceTico]

Problems with the Class 180?? It sounds like the 180 is going no where lol

[@joshuarandazzo7335]

tep80 d 271 km/h (168 mph) on 5 October 1993

[@PTGRail]

This is unconfirmed and couldn’t be verified, hence the HST still has the official record for the fastest diesel locomotive. :)

[@johnm2012]

What is the large square recess in the centre of the console, between the brake gauges and the speedometer?

[@salvatoremaglione6398]

Emergency brake button maybe?

[@bigmac4177]

seaton car ooo lol

[@gametoaster5965]

Can you share your antialiasing setting. My scenery looks awefull. Nice video.

[@Adventureswithhjashorts]

What's your favourite route so far on train simulator?

[@PTGRail]

Good question, and a difficult one! I'll have to have a think about that one as I like so many different routes! :)

[@Adventureswithhjashorts]

@@PTGRail I been on all the routes in Midlands area but I got to say my favourite one is East Coast mainland on class 800 lner

[@yui4779]

Do Edinburgh Waverly to London kings cross via Stevenage with Lumo

[@PTGRail]

It's very unlikely I'll make another video from Edinburgh to Kings Cross - it took around 40 hours of work to put the last one together, so I feel that journey is done now!

[@yui4779]

@@PTGRail How about anywhere via Stevenage

[@PTGRail]

@@yui4779 my recent Kings Lynn to Kings Cross video went through Stevenage. :)

[@yui4779]

@@PTGRail Last Wednesday I went trainspotting on the bridge near platform 4 with my friend and as we were entering the station we saw a grand Central class 180 departing the station when usually grand Central services never stop at Stevenage. We both thought it was the most bizarre moment

[@yui4779]

​@@PTGRail I've got this HST now but the problem is the cabview is very glitchy

[@jasonstouchbury9882]

Love your love this vid can I get a shout out my name is Jason thank you 🙏

[@jamesfallon2700]

I like it mate, so much talent and fun in it as well. I’m shortly soon gonna have twitter so I’ll be able to follow you on that and I’ll hopefully follow you on Facebook as well. Great video though mate 🙂👍🏻