Train Sim World 6: GWR HST Farewell Pack delivers a focused simulation experience centered on the final years of the High Speed Train in Great Western Railway service. This add-on pack for the train simulation series places players in the cab of BR Class 43 HST power cars across authentic UK routes, emphasizing realistic operations, historical liveries, and route-specific services on the Great Western Express Remastered and Riviera Line.
Gameplay
The core loop revolves around operating the Class 43 power cars with detailed physics handled by the SimuGraph vehicle dynamics engine. Players manage acceleration, braking, and speed limits up to the train's historical maximum while handling passenger services and empty stock movements. Multiple liveries appear on the power cars, including 43002 in BR InterCity 125, 43093 in GWR Green with Old Oak Common decals, 43185 in InterCity Swallow, and several GWR Green variants with Welshman branding or standard logos. The pack also introduces BR Mk1 Translator coaches in weathered blue and HST Mk3 coaches in GWR and plain blue liveries, allowing for varied formations and stock moves using buckeye and hook couplers.
Driving involves precise control of the veteran HST design, with updates that align features to those in the Great Western Express Remastered route. An accessible tutorial appears in the Training Center to introduce controls and procedures. The simulation supports Livery Designer, Formation Designer, and Scenario Planner tools for custom content shared through the Creators Club.
Game Modes
Players access six scenarios divided evenly between the two supported routes. These include events such as the unveiling of 43093 at an Old Oak Common depot open day, the first run of 43002 into Paddington, and recreations of the final HST display at Plymouth. Additional timetable services expand options on Great Western Express Remastered and Riviera Line, with the new power cars substituting into existing GWR HST workings for both player-driven and AI traffic. Empty stock moves using the Mk1 barrier coaches provide further variety in operations.
Services integrate with the broader timetable layers on these routes, supporting both scheduled passenger runs and supporting traffic such as airshow-related movements or assistance for stranded trains. The pack remains compatible with existing GWR HST services outside the dedicated additions.
Routes and Content Integration
The Farewell Pack builds directly on Great Western Express Remastered and Riviera Line, adding gameplay layers without introducing entirely new routes. Scenarios draw from real-world final operations of the HST fleet, incorporating details like specific timings, unit pairings, and weather conditions from historical events. The Mk1 Translator coach enables stock movements that connect the HST sets to other rolling stock available in the base simulation.
Download size stands at 657.5 MB, and the content requires ownership of Train Sim World 6 along with the recommended routes for full access. Parity updates ensure the HST power cars match enhancements from the remastered route.
Is It Worth Playing?
Steam user reviews rate the pack Mostly Positive based on available feedback. The content centers on liveries, six scenarios, and timetable expansions for players who already own the Great Western Express Remastered and Riviera Line routes. Those interested in detailed HST operations, historical recreations, and additional services on these specific lines find value in the authentic scenarios and formation options. The pack suits simulation enthusiasts seeking targeted additions rather than broad new routes or locomotives. Availability on PC through major digital stores aligns with the series' standard distribution.
