Trainz Simulator: Settle and Carlisle is a simulation game developed by N3V Games. The simulation recreates the 87-mile Settle and Carlisle route between Skipton and Carlisle, focusing on the period of transition from steam to diesel power in Britain. Players can operate ten different locomotive types, including steam engines like the Britannia and A3 Pacifics, and diesel locomotives such as the Class 40 and Class 37. A wide selection of rolling stock, including Mk1 coaches and various goods wagons, is available. The game incorporates realistic route details like semaphore signaling, water troughs, and the Automatic Warning System (AWS), alongside varied train services such as expresses, locals, and freights.The simulation emphasizes prototypical accuracy with detailed topography, track plans, gradients, stations, signal boxes, viaducts, and tunnels. Locomotives come with multiple running numbers and adjustable headlamp codes. Rolling stock includes new Mk1 coaches and specific freight wagons like anhydrite hoppers and Presflo wagons, representing the era's typical traffic. The game provides a rich variety of operational scenarios, including Anglo-Scottish expresses, local trains, and freight services, demanding players manage their trains and adhere to schedules on the challenging route.
