Thames-Mersey (UK) Options

[dgionet]

Hi to all,

I have taken some time to consider the possibility of testing new grounds in MSTS; UK routes. Knowing very little about freight operations in the UK, I have asked some insight as to the evolution of trains and freight once diesel replaced steam.

Here's one reply I have received: Most British freight
these days is complete trains from one main location to another, with
very little switching (or marshalling as we call it). Wagon load
freight pretty well died out here by the 1980's, and as dieselisation
only took off in the late 1950's with steam finally replaced in 1967
that only leaves a small period of time for what you are looking for.

So we can see that switching "american style" in the UK only lasted about 12 years. Therefore the period to focus on is in the seventies. The Thames-Mersey route was one of the routes suggested that could bring some switching possibilities and open doors for a template creation. However after downoading the route today, I am sad to report that the sidings are not marked for creating templates.

If some of our forum members have some knowledge about some UK routes, that you have downloaded or not, please let me know. I am new in this territory but am willing to consider creating a template one day if it can be done. Your ideas are welcome.

Denis