Train Simulator: WSR Diesels Loco Add-On is a simulation experience for PC that adds two preserved diesel locomotives from the West Somerset Railway to the core Train Simulator package. The add-on focuses on the Class 47 and Class 03 models, both presented in their 1960s British Rail liveries, along with matching passenger coaches and freight wagons.
Gameplay
The core loop centers on operating these diesel locomotives in realistic railway environments. Players take control of the Class 47 D1661 North Star, a versatile locomotive originally allocated to the Western Region and later fitted with long-range fuel tanks for extended passenger services. The Class 03 D2133 handles shunting and pilot duties around yards, reflecting its historical role in industrial and dock sidings. Both locomotives support operations with BR Mk1 coaches for passenger runs and assorted two-axle freight wagons for cargo movements. The add-on integrates with the separate West Somerset Railway route for route-specific driving, while Quick Drive compatibility allows the locomotives to appear on any compatible route in the base simulator.
Controls emphasize authentic locomotive handling, including throttle management, braking, and route navigation. The Class 47 suits longer passenger or freight hauls, while the Class 03 excels at precise yard maneuvers such as moving stock and forming trains. Liveries include the two-tone green scheme on the Class 47 and the green livery with yellow ends on the Class 03, preserving the visual details from their preserved state on the heritage line.
Game Modes
Quick Drive serves as the primary flexible mode, letting users select the Class 47 or Class 03 on supported routes without fixed objectives. Three dedicated scenarios appear for the West Somerset Railway route. Class 03 Driver Training introduces shunting procedures around Minehead yard. Diesel Gala Days focuses on operations during a preserved railway event with mixed traffic. Fraught with Freight emphasizes cargo movements using the included wagons. Additional scenarios created by the community appear through the simulator's built-in workshop system.
Locomotives and Rolling Stock
The Class 47 represents one of the earliest mass-produced diesel types on the UK network after steam withdrawal, with 512 examples built and multiple sub-classes for passenger heating, push-pull work, or long-distance fuel capacity. The Class 03 belongs to a successful series of 230 smaller 0-6-0 shunters constructed between 1957 and 1961 for yard and siding duties, with many later preserved. The add-on supplies both in their specific preserved condition, including the historical allocation details for each locomotive. Rolling stock consists of BR Mk1 coaches and two-axle wagons that match the era and setting.
Is It Worth Playing?
This add-on suits players who already own Train Simulator and the West Somerset Railway route and want to expand their diesel locomotive roster with authentic preserved examples. It provides targeted content for shunting, passenger, and freight operations centered on these two models. The included scenarios offer structured practice on the heritage line, while Quick Drive extends usability across the broader simulator. Those interested in UK diesel-era railroading will find the liveries, locomotive histories, and compatible rolling stock directly relevant to their interests. The package remains a focused expansion rather than a standalone title.
