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September 2026

The Workbench

Since the release of the MML: Bedford to Corby Route Extension Pack, we have moved back to the beloved class 47; more specifically, volume 2 with its more modern variants.

GSM-R, LED lights and revised cooler group grilles are just some of the new visual options you can expect. Of course the main attraction is the liveries which as per volume 1, come with a comprehensive set of nameplates. Please see the screenshots below for a taster.

Apart from scenarios, volume 2 is finished so it shouldn't be too long until you can enjoy it for yourselves. On the subject of scenarios, we will be trialling a different approach for this pack. Historically, we have always packaged scenarios with our packs which typically use one or two routes, occasionally three. We've restricted the number of routes used in an attempt to provide a concise requirements list, but as the variety of routes, stock & eras that can be simulated has expanded, we have increasingly felt restricted in what we can offer. As a result, with volume 2, we shall instead be providing scenarios free of charge via our Powerhouse app at www.trainsimscenarios.com.  We envisage this providing the following benefits:

- We can now create scenarios on an individual basis and not worry about whether they make sense within the context of other scenarios in a pack. This should lead to greater variety and interest.

- Requirements can be viewed on a per-scenario basis. Using the app's easy functionality, you can quickly see which scenarios you are able to drive using the packs you have installed

- 6 scenarios with their combined long requirements list no longer distracts from the main contents of a pack; hopefully reducing confusion or reluctance in those who think they need the scenario requirements to use the pack.

- You can pick and choose which scenarios to have installed. After all, you might not necessarily be interested in all of them.

Assuming this is a success, we envisage this becoming the norm and old packs might gradually have their scenarios removed and transferred to Powerhouse.

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