The Railways of Devon 1985 (July 1985) is a heavily rebuilt version of DTG's Riviera Line,in most areas with scenery completely redone over the course of the last 4 years. It features some stunning vistas,semaphore signalling and the level of detail that you have come to expect from our routes. We have aimed to recreate that "gritty" 1980's aura,matched up with the "Glorious Devon" feel as you head along the coast at Dawlish. We hope you enjoy this route,which has taken hundreds of hours to become a reality.
Note: For those who want a detailed article on the route,and an in depth look into it,please have a read of the manual,which goes into great detail over what went into the project,including an entire binder of notes,and the full Summer 1985 WTT for the lines between Bristol and Plymouth!
The route includes 27 scenarios,most of which are EXACT recreations of workings seen in a 2 week period (these can be found in the "Notes" in the manual) in July 1985.
This is the ultimate South Devon Summer Holiday,take a trip back in time to the nostalgic Railways of Devon - 1985!
Note: For those who want a detailed article on the route,and an in depth look into it,please have a read of the manual,which goes into great detail over what went into the project,including an entire binder of notes,and the full Summer 1985 WTT for the lines between Bristol and Plymouth!
The route includes 27 scenarios,most of which are EXACT recreations of workings seen in a 2 week period (these can be found in the "Notes" in the manual) in July 1985.
This is the ultimate South Devon Summer Holiday,take a trip back in time to the nostalgic Railways of Devon - 1985!
ExminsterThe stretch through Exminster is the fastest part of the route,in 1985 the limit was 90mph,and this is usually attainable by most locos,except the 118’s and certainly Class 31’s. At Exminster we have added the semaphore signals and the goods loop/sidings,that still remained (albeit on borrowed time). |
StarcrossStarcross station is where the ferry service to Exmouth heads across the Exe Estuary,but it's also home to the Atmospheric Pumping Station,that was part of the South Devon Railway system,designed by Sir Isambard Kingdom Brunel,this station is served mostly by just local services to Exeter and Paignton.
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Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot has seen a great deal of change,Hackney Yard is still present,but beyond there it’s unrecognisable when compared to Riviera Line. From Hackey right through to Aller Junction the track was completely torn up. We began rebuilding by placing Newton Abott 1950’s station and laying the track around that. Following this considerable research was done before we could get on with relaying the yards,Heathfield branch (start of) and then adding the 4 track section to Aller Jn,which in 1985 was far different to what it is today. Newton Abbot itself took well over a month of evening’s to sort out,and caused considerable headaches,but we're more or less happy.
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Torre
The Requirements for this route:
Payware:
Riviera Line (Modern)
Riviera Line (1950’s)
JT South Devon Main Line (Extension or Standalone)
JT Paignton Extension to WML
WCML Over Shap
Settle & Carlisle
European Asset Pack (If you owned TS before Sept 2012 you don’t need this)
Wherry Lines
North Somerset
Woodhead BR
MP Town Pack
MP Platform Clutter
Freeware:
Civil Engineers/Platelayers Pack
BR WR Semaphore Signal Kit
GWR Semaphore Signal Kit
Supplementary GWR Signals
Please note - These are not dependencies for rolling stock used in any screenshots, also you require all of these add-ons for the route to function correctly and load into the game without being unstable.
SCENARIO REQUIREMENTS DETAILED IN THE MANUAL
Version 1.1 Update Released 30/12/18,changelist:
Fixes missing speed signs (Starcross/Paignton)
Fixes incorrect speed limits (Paignton)
Fixes errant section of 10mph (Up Torbay at NTA West Jn)
Lowers track unevenness to make it more stable between Aller Jn and Paignton,also Starcross to Exeter
Removes a number of scenarios which shouldn't have been included
Fixes "Up Cornish Riviera" scenario loading
Adds track ONLY to Plymouth,track for large sections buried in terrain,this track is also disconnected from the main route on Dainton and isn't intended to be used at this time,it's also not completed,particularly around Totnes and Tavistock Jn.
Riviera Line (Modern)
Riviera Line (1950’s)
JT South Devon Main Line (Extension or Standalone)
JT Paignton Extension to WML
WCML Over Shap
Settle & Carlisle
European Asset Pack (If you owned TS before Sept 2012 you don’t need this)
Wherry Lines
North Somerset
Woodhead BR
MP Town Pack
MP Platform Clutter
Freeware:
Civil Engineers/Platelayers Pack
BR WR Semaphore Signal Kit
GWR Semaphore Signal Kit
Supplementary GWR Signals
Please note - These are not dependencies for rolling stock used in any screenshots, also you require all of these add-ons for the route to function correctly and load into the game without being unstable.
SCENARIO REQUIREMENTS DETAILED IN THE MANUAL
Version 1.1 Update Released 30/12/18,changelist:
Fixes missing speed signs (Starcross/Paignton)
Fixes incorrect speed limits (Paignton)
Fixes errant section of 10mph (Up Torbay at NTA West Jn)
Lowers track unevenness to make it more stable between Aller Jn and Paignton,also Starcross to Exeter
Removes a number of scenarios which shouldn't have been included
Fixes "Up Cornish Riviera" scenario loading
Adds track ONLY to Plymouth,track for large sections buried in terrain,this track is also disconnected from the main route on Dainton and isn't intended to be used at this time,it's also not completed,particularly around Totnes and Tavistock Jn.