Southern BR Class 171 & BR 377/3 Coming Soon!
[p]Accompanying the East Coastway Remaster, this add-on includes two trains operated by Southern; the Class 171 (in /7 and /8 versions) and Class 377/3. This was originally announced in our October 2025 Roadmap and more recently with the February 2026 Roadmap, but if you missed it, here's what you can expect from Rivet's newest trains.[/p][p][/p][h2]Timetable & Layers[/h2][p][/p][p]![]()
[/p][p]Along with the 3 included scenarios, there will be 322 playable services included with these trains. Gen 8 players will have the same timetable as Gen 9 and PC players. Tyler from Rivet Games has given us the full timetable breakdown on what you can expect from the December 2017 - May 2018 setting.[/p][p]Tyler: "The new timetable is built from scratch using the December 2017 - May 2018 Working Timetable. There are two versions included: one where the Seaford and Lewes services are operated by the Class 377/3 and the other operated by the Class 313. They are otherwise identical."[/p][p][/p][p]![]()
[/p][p]Services:[/p]![]()
[/p][p]The Class 171 is a variant of the Class 170 operated by Southern. The primary difference is the fitting of a Dellner coupler, rather than the usual BSI coupler, for emergency coupling to Southern's EMU fleet. Southern has shuffled around their 171s a bit, but since the timetable is set in 2017-2018, we are including the two-car 171/7 and the four-car 171/8 exclusively as part of this Add-on. Rivet have also made audio improvements which will be backported to Birmingham Cross City and Fife Circle Class 170s.[/p][p][/p][p]![]()
[/p][p]The Class 171 operates diesel services over the Marshlink line between Ore and Ashford International, connecting to Brighton. These stop only at Polegate and Lewes, except for the first service of the day which makes additional stops between Lewes and Brighton.[/p][p][/p][p]BR Class 377/3[/p][p]
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[/p][p]Class 377/3 units were originally built as Class 375/3s for Connex South Eastern (later Southeastern), but 28 of them were transferred to Southern. Their designation was changed when they were transferred to reflect the fitting of DOO equipment, and their change to Dellner couplers (although the 375s would eventually get Dellners as well). They are formed of three carriages and are third-rail only.[/p][p][/p][p]![]()
[/p][p]The main difference between the 377/3 and the 377s already in TSW are the older headlight clusters, the interior, which is 2+2 seating throughout with First Class only on one end, and the number of cars is three instead of four. This change in formation also has the knock-on effect of performance feeling a little different, with one less motor coach than before.[/p][p][/p][h2]East Coastway Remastered[/h2][p]Return to the seaside and take-in the views of the Sussex Coast as you’ve never seen it before in Train Sim World! East Coastway Remastered is releasing alongside the Southern BR Class 171 and 377/3, and will be required for both trains. If you already own East Coastway, you'll recieve the remaster completely free! You do not need to own the Class 171 & 377/3 Add-on to access this.[/p][p][/p][p]![]()
[/p][p]Accompanied by ocean views and golden fields, the picturesque East Coastway route runs between Brighton and Eastbourne via Lewes. Drive commuter and freight traffic across England’s southern coast and into the country’s oldest rail-served seaside town.[/p][p][/p][p]Whether you’re in the cab or trainspotting, you'll be able to experience all the sights and sounds of the East Coastway with the following Remaster updates:[/p]
- [p]322 playable included.[/p]
- [p]376 playable with all layers.[/p]
- [p]1,008 including AI services, with all layers.[/p]
- [p]Railhead Treatment Train[/p]
- [p]Brighton Main Line[/p]
- [p]Thameslink Class 700[/p]
- [p]Southeastern High Speed[/p]
- [p]Class 20[/p]
- [p]Class 86/2 (coaches only)[/p]
- [p]Tees Valley Line[/p]
- [p]ROG Class 37[/p]
- [p]Flying Scotsman[/p]
- [p]Class 33[/p]
- [p]Riviera Line (Class 150 AI)[/p][p][/p]
- [p]ToD 4 lighting upgrade.[/p]
- [p]Updated landscape and foliage assets.[/p]
- [p]Updated track and ballast, including new track shadows.[/p]
- [p]Updated signal visuals.[/p]
- [p]Updated light baking for tunnels and stations.[/p]
- [p]New and updated scenery.[/p]
- [p]Updated distant scenery.[/p]
- [p]Opened Lovers Walk Depot.[/p]
- [p]Updated depot and yard areas around Brighton station.[/p]
- [p]Updated yard area around Eastbourne.[/p]
- [p]Added disused Newhaven Marine station.[/p]
- [p]Added rail singing.[/p]
- [p]Added AI whistle boards for stock with AI whistle functionality.[/p]
- [p]Fixed scenery issues which caused some assets to vanish when screenshots.[/p]
- [p]Station Announcements.[/p]
- [p]TOD4 Lighting updates.[/p]
- [p]Train Faults: Wipers.[/p]
- [p]Onboard Announcements.[/p]
- [p]Suspension.[/p]
- [p]Wheelblur Update.[/p]
- [p]Guard Mode.[/p]
- [p]Driver Assist.[/p]