Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 321 EMU

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Considered to be one of the most reliable and trouble-free EMUs of the Mk3 family, the Class 321 is a popular commuter train operated by a number of companies across the UK, and now available for Train Simulator in First Capital Connect livery. Based on the British Rail Mk3 body shape, the Class 321 EMU was originally built for the Network Southeast sector by BREL York between 1998 and 1991.

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Release date:
05 December 2013
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All Steam reviews:
Mostly Negative (33)

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Description

Considered to be one of the most reliable and trouble-free EMUs of the Mk3 family, the Class 321 is a popular commuter train operated by a number of companies across the UK, and now available for Train Simulator in First Capital Connect livery.

Based on the British Rail Mk3 body shape, the Class 321 EMU was originally built for the Network Southeast sector by BREL York between 1998 and 1991. Three sub-classes were built, the 321/3 and 321/4 for Network Southeast, and the 321/9 for services around the Leeds area.

In total, 117 four-car train sets were built with a top speed of 100mph (161km/h), powered by AC 25kV overhead electric via a pantograph fitted to the PMSO vehicle. The design of these train sets was also considered so successful that it led to the development of the similar Class 320 and Class 322.

Following privatization of the British rail network, the Class 321s were transferred to a number of operators, including London Midland, Greater Anglia, Northern Rail and First Capital Connect; 13 remain in traffic with FCC.

The Class 321 EMU for Train Simulator is available in First Capital Connect livery and features passenger view, cab and instrument lighting, and a full four-car consist, comprising of DTCO, PMSO, TSO and DTSO passenger vehicles.

The locomotive is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the First Capital Connect Class 321 on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough route (available separately and required to play these scenarios).

Scenarios

Four scenarios for the East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough route:
  • Training: FCC Class 321 – Simple Controls
  • Training: FCC Class 321 – Expert Controls
  • Capital Connect
  • Suburban Storms
More scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why don’t you check it out now!

Key Features

  • Class 321 in First Capital Connect livery
  • Cab and instrument lighting
  • Passenger view
  • Four-car consist, including DTCO, PMSO, TSO and DTSO vehicles
  • Quick Drive compatible
  • Scenarios for the East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough route
  • Download size: 166mb

Recommended system requirements

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OS *:
Windows® Vista / 7 / 8
Processor:
2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo (3.2 GHz Core 2 Duo recommended), AMD Athlon MP (multiprocessor variant or comparable processors)
Memory:
2 GB RAM
Graphics:
512 MB with Pixel Shader 3.0 (AGP PCIe only)
DirectX:
Version 9.0c
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
6 GB available space
Sound Card:
Direct X 9.0c compatible
Additional Notes:
Quicktime Player is required for playing the videos

recommended*

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User reviews

AdamaBanana
Not recommended | 12 Dec 2014

This addon is just appalling. *London Midland numbers, 1938 LU door sounds, horrid interior, and many more atrocious flaws. For £11.99 it is an utter joke of a pricetag. For just £14.99, you'd be far better off with the

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TheTrain
Not recommended | 03 Jan 2015

DO NOT WASTE ANY MONEY ON THIS PIECE OF DLC AT ALL. There are many flaws with this train. The sounds are appalling. Clearly they have been rushed and fail to sound like any train in real life let alone the class 321.

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Trent
Not recommended | 12 Jun 2015

This is an amazing DLC, which I am referring to Armstrong Powerhouse. I would say that this is in my top 3 worst DLCs. The sounds are normally bad, but this DLC they are awful. I never knew the 321 had the sounds of a

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NuggetWarrior52
Not recommended | 02 Mar 2015

This train is complete horse sh1t and you shoud not even look at the buy button! The sounds on that thing are like a cat saying WOOF WOOOF! This train sounds like the Isle of weight tube stock.

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Dom_
Not recommended | 11 Oct 2016

Ok I got this on sale for £4.79 and for the 2 train tasks on the route it's not worth £11.99 AT ALL. However, I think that it is worth £4.79 very much because it's very basic looking in the train. Sounds are very nice

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jeffmaher71
Not recommended | 03 Oct 2016

I'm sorry to say, but this addon is totally appaling. Not a patch on the Armstrong Powerhouse version at £14.99, which I think is good value. I purchased this mainly because some workshop and scenarios I have require

Helpful: 5