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TS Marketplace: Conquer the Saluda Grade with Scenario Pack 01 for Train Simulator Classic!

Experience the ultimate challenge in realistic train simulation with the 'TS Marketplace: Saluda Grade Scenario Pack 01' for Train Simulator Classic. This DLC transports you to the heart of the Carolinas, where you'll tackle the legendary 4.7% Saluda Grade: Asheville – Spartanburg route, stretching 70 miles through the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. Prepare for an extraordinary and demanding railroading experience as you manage heavy tonnage on unforgiving inclines.

Relive the Golden Age of Norfolk Southern Railroading

Saluda Grade Scenario Pack 01 plunges you into ten authentic career scenarios inspired by the dramatic Norfolk Southern (NS) operations of the 1980s and 1990s. Take control of potent second-generation NS diesel locomotives as they battle gravity and haul massive loads between Asheville, North Carolina, and Spartanburg, South Carolina. Master the art of locomotive control and train management in these historically accurate settings.

Key Features: America's Steepest Grade Awaits

This scenario pack focuses on these exciting features:

• Challenge the Saluda Grade: Ascend and descend America’s steepest standard gauge mainline railroad with its infamous 4.7% grade.
• Navigate the "Saw Tooth" Profile: Master the route's treacherous roller-coaster profile, characterized by numerous 1.5% grades.
• Handle Diverse Rail Operations: Engage in local and switching duties, serving over 40 industries along the route, becoming an expert in railway operations.
• Drive Classic NS Locomotives: Take the throttle of three iconic second-generation Norfolk Southern Electro-Motive diesels: high-nose (ex-Southern Railway) and low-nose (ex-Norfolk & Western) SD40-2s and the unique ex-Southern Railway high-nose ALCO-trucked GP35. These are classics in diesel locomotive simulation.

Detailed Career Scenarios: From Coal Trains to Local Runs

With Saluda Grade Scenario Pack 01, you will:

• Command the mighty Belmont Coal Train, powered by seven Norfolk Southern EMD SD40-2s, on a complete 70-mile end-to-end run, including the thrilling descent of Saluda Grade.
• Pilot a westbound manifest freight, tackling the perilous climb of the Blue Ridge's east slope and execute a "double the hill" maneuver on the Saluda Grade between Melrose and Saluda Summit.
• Service the sprawling Skyland power plant, collecting unloaded hopper cars and delivering them to Asheville Yard.
• Operate a pair of veteran EMD GP35s on a local turn during a snowy day in the Blue Ridge, fulfilling pick-up and set-out duties at various lineside industries.
• Work as the engineer of Norfolk Southern's “Rouster Job” from Hayne Yard in Spartanburg, managing heavy switching operations at multiple locations in Inman.
• Take command of Norfolk Southern manifest freight No. 171 on a picturesque autumn day, traversing the magnificent, twisting, and steep heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Each of the ten career scenarios in Saluda Grade Scenario Pack 01 is meticulously crafted based on real railroad operations and train numbers, ensuring superb railroading realism and authenticity for your Train Simulator Classic experience. Immerse yourself in the world of freight train simulation!

Experience the challenges, history, and beauty of Norfolk Southern railroading in the Blue Ridge Mountains – with Saluda Grade Scenario Pack 01 for Train Simulator Classic!

Included Scenarios

The pack includes the following challenging and engaging scenarios:

• Doubling the Hill, Pt. 1
• Doubling the Hill, Pt. 2
• The Heavyweight, Pt. 1
• The Heavyweight, Pt. 2
• The Heavyweight, Pt. 3
• The Heavyweight, Pt. 4
• Empties to Asheville
• Snowy Turn
• Turn from Hayne
• Blue Ridge Autumn Journey

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