Train Simulator: Network Southeast Class 205 ‘Thumper’ DEMU Add-On

Overview

Train Simulator: Network Southeast Class 205 ‘Thumper’ DEMU Add-On is a Steam DLC connected to Train Simulator Classic. It was prepared by Armstrong Powerhouse, published by Dovetail Games - Trains, and released on Jul 21, 2017. This page focuses on the store listing, screenshots, price, requirements, and its relationship to the main game rather than presenting it as a normal live-player game.

Store reviews and relationship

Train Simulator: Network Southeast Class 205 ‘Thumper’ DEMU Add-On is a DLC, so player-count observations and tracked peak are not meaningful in the same way they are for a base game. The useful signals here are reviews, store recommendations, price, platform support, and the link back to Train Simulator Classic.

Language and system requirements

Train Simulator: Network Southeast Class 205 ‘Thumper’ DEMU Add-On is available in 1 languages including:

5 regional rating boards including oflc, nzoflc, esrb, pegi, and usk

Recommendations and store value

Train Simulator: Network Southeast Class 205 ‘Thumper’ DEMU Add-On has recommendation data pending. Twitch streaming and unit-sales estimates usually belong on the parent game page, while this page is better for checking the DLC, price, media, and store details.

Train Simulator: Network Southeast Class 205 ‘Thumper’ DEMU Add-On overview details

Train Simulator: Network Southeast Class 205 ‘Thumper’ DEMU Add-On is tracked as Steam Store content with pricing, reviews, packages, media, requirements, and its relationship to the parent app.

Steam Store description

Travel back to the waning years of the 20th Century with the iconic, superbly-detailed, Class 205 ‘Thumper’ courtesy of Partner Programme developer Armstrong Powerhouse. Represented in absolute stunning detail, with authentic and characteristic sounds, expertly crafted, capturing the unmistakable character of these units. In the late 1950s, British Railways was undergoing radical changes, the 1955 Modernisation Plan would see the total phasing out of steam-powered operations. Electrified lines, the likes of which were common in the Southern Region, were not in need of new traction as the electrical multiple units of the time were still capable enough. There were however some lines which were not electrified, and it wouldn’t be long until new equipment was required. Enter the Diesel-Electric Multiple Units, similar in respects to an EMU, however the electricity is generated by an on-board diesel engine instead of being collected from a third rail. The first of these DEMUs were introduced on the Southern Region in 1957, and classification was based on number of coaches and where they were due to operate. Therefore, the 2-car units built to serve the unelectrifed lines in Hampshire were known as the ‘2H’. Initially, a total of 18 2H DEMUs were built at BR’s Eastleigh Works. The unit was derived from the proven Mk1 coach design, and shared features both inside and out. Each 2H unit was powered by a single diesel engine, found behind the driver’s cab of the MBSO (Motor Brake Second Saloon), with the other coach being a Driving Trailer Composite (DTC). After entering service, wi…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Train Simulator: Network Southeast Class 205 ‘Thumper’ DEMU Add-On is listed as a DLC with $19.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Downloadable Content, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Steam Cloud, and Steam Leaderboards, and is associated with Simulation. Because it is a DLC, SteamPulse focuses on its Store listing, relationship to the parent app, media, packages, and metadata rather than treating it like a standalone concurrency page.

Support and legal notes

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