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CR 55 Class *Coming Soon*

PACK FEATURES
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  • Numerous Camera Views
  • Period Accurate CR Lamps & Route Indicators
  • Realistic Fully Functional Cab
  • Variants from 1902-1937
  • Scripted Customization such as smokebox & more
  • Quick-drive Ready
  • Authentic & Immersive Sounds
  • Stunning fire & Dynamic smoke particles
  • Customizable Lamp Arrangement (Locomotive & Tender)
  • Fluctuating water level dependent on route gradient
  • SimNations Locomotion 2.0 Script
  • Realistic Performance Physics
  • Realistic Regulator & Steam Chest/Circuit Simulation
  • Realistic Adhesion
  • Cab Light Effects
  • Lump Firing Simulation
  • Custom Auto-Fireman
  • Customizable lamps for AI Traffic
  • Performance Mode Pro  for less powerful PCs
  • Gauge Oscillation at Speed
  • Advanced Safety Valve, Chimney, Cylinder scripting
  • Fire Intensity synchronized with the exhaust beat
  • Carefully & Meticulously made simulation for realistic performance & boiler management

*See “Read Me/Manual” included for Quick drive Compatibility DLC compatibility*

TECH DETAILS
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  • Build Date – 1902-05
  • Running Service – 1902-37
  • Wheel Arrangement – 4-6-0
  • Number of Cylinders – 2
  • Boiler Pressure – 175PSI
  • Designer – John F. McIntosh

Size: TBA

Description

HISTORY OF THE 55

The Caledonian Railway 55 Class were 4-6-0 mixed-traffic locomotives designed by John F. McIntosh and built at the railway’s St. Rollox works in Glasgow in 1902-1905. The class was intended for use on the Callander and Oban line and were sometimes known as Oban Bogies, a nickname they shared with the earlier Brittain 179 Class 4-4-0s and the subsequent Pickersgill 191 Class 4-6-0s, all of which were built for use on the same route.

The Oban line had numerous short but steep gradients along with tight curves and lightly constructed bridges, and was therefore a challenging route to operate. McIntosh therefore designed a small 4-6-0 which was essentially an elongated hybrid of his 812 Class 0-6-0 and Dunalastair series 4-4-0 types. The class featured a particularly short driving-wheel wheelbase to cope with the curvature of the line, and short tenders to enable the locomotives to fit onto the existing small turntable at Oban shed. The subsequent 918 Class was very similar to the 55 Class, but had a larger boiler and tender for express goods services on the mainline.

The locomotives were built in two batches. Numbers 55-59 were built in 1902, whilst numbers 51-54 were built to a slightly modified design in 1905. Throughout their lives the locomotives were used primarily on the Oban line, although number 56 was on extended loan to the Highland Railway between 1916 and 1922.

The locomotives passed to the LMS upon its formation in 1923, and were renumbered 14600-14608 (ex 55-59, 51-54). The LMS rebuilt two locomotives (14606 and 14607) with larger boilers from withdrawn 918 Class engines in 1930. All were withdrawn and scrapped between 1928 and 1937, having been displaced from the Oban line by former Highland Railway Clan Class 4-6-0s.

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