Train Simulator: First Capital Connect Class 319 EMU Add-On DLC

this addon is brilliant as AI for London - Brighton and The South London Network, but don't bother driving it. lets start with the good, this unit seems to be brilliantly modelled, a lot of small details - even the cab seems to be quite nice. door animations aren't completely realistic - but they are smooth and work with the sounds and the passenger view is nice too. there is also an aws self test sequence too. now the bad, the sounds are atrocious - copied and pasted from the 455 - the same as the 421, 422 and 423, as well as the 422 and many other units produced my dovetail. there are also no running sounds, and as soon as you idle the throttle, the train goes completely silent - the cab is also very quiet when accelerating too. this lead me to put the drivers fan on - just to add some noise -but this can oly be done IN ONE END OF THE TRAIN!! as well as the windows being openable on only one end as well. the aws is also bugged too. one livery too. of course alot of these issues could be fixed with the ap sound pack, but this is now discontinued due to the release of the ap 319. this also means that most 3rd party freeware reskins can no longer be used. in conclusion, its good for ai, but i would recommend the ap class 319.

This train was once the welcome addition to both the Midland Main LIne and the London to Brighton route, supplemented with the AP 319 Sound Pack (now offsale). However, times past, and since AP released their own 319 pack, I wouldn't buy this because AP's pack provides a more realistic Train Simulator experience with multiple liveries, accurate sounds, acceleration and braking as well as an improved passenger view. This 319, without the sound pack, suffers from many issues, mainly the recycled sounds off the 455 and unrealistic acceleration and braking. Unless you need this train for Workshop scenarios, avoid this pack completely and buy the AP Class 319 off their website. It's more expensive and is sold as two products for different decades but it's much better value overall and you won't regret it.

The train is just about average. I don't recommend that you buy it, however you pretty much need it if you're playing on the London to Brighton addon. Also, let's discuss that you need to buy alternative repaints for this train, a bit silly. Also, as per usual you need to buy the AP sound pack. BUY. The physics aren't alright. If you don't know anything about the Class 319 and have never travelled on one then you pretty much wouldn't notice anything. However, the AWS clear goes off when you approach a cautionary signal. Like come on now, how did that pass final checks. The sounds are recycled. Like how the hell can a person passionately make the train and think, WOW, i've really outdone myself. Unbelievably overpriced for what trash bag it was when it was released.

Although I am more of a diesel man to be honest. This one is my favourite EMU. I really do like the Class 319 units and this pack I picked up in a bundle deal, so I bagged a bargain here. Depending on your needs or what routes you own. If you are on a budget then either wait for the Steam sales or go for the "Europe Commuter Collection" bundle as you get the London to Brighton to run this unit on as well as other bundled up DLC as well. The sounds are so-so but the unit is great fun to drive and would be perfect with the Armstrong Powerhouse sound set. I personally enjoy this unit and it is very quick off the mark as well. The brakes are just right as well as they are not spongy or too hard like I have experienced with some other units that I have driven in the game. Overall Rating: 10/10.

I have riden class 319's for years IRL, so I can say this addon is modeled very well to the real thing the passenger view is spot on and looks like the inside of the real thing. the trains simulater the real life function very well like the AWS start up sequence and the DSD. The sounds are not very acurrate though so i would recomend getting the AP Sound Pack that greatly improves the train This is a must if your're simulating the commuter services in london you must get this DLC its worth every penny.

It is a very well made train, with good sounds, well made interiors, and just really good in general. The only thing i don't like about this train, is that is doesn't have the mmmmmmmm when you accelarate, but overall really good

A varied loco, with wonderful textures but frankly space age physics. Pros: None Cons: - You can't change the destation of the train - Sounds are abit rubbish in my opinein - Rather get the Armstong Powerhouse class 319 - In the Midland Mainline you would get this train in the midland mainline! . Recommended!

Class 319 Review: Pros: +Decent cab view, most features simulated and reasonable textures +Lovely modes, the livery may already be defunct, but it is still well modelled and detailed +Passenger view is good, someone even left their book behind +Sounds are ok, not wonderful but easily fixed by the AP sound pack +Great for London to Brighton and the South London Network Cons: -Acceleration is to quick for a 319 -Only 2 scenarios, a bit of a shame for an otherwise fairly good train Overall: Excellent train, let down again by poor physics and few scenarios. Get the Armstrong Powerhouse sound pack for this! It fixes the physics, as well as giving it a dsd, opening windows, driver only operation and, of course, wonderful sounds. However, this is still worth it in a sale. Also, I bought it in the Commuter Europe Collection, which comes with London to Brighton, the class 421, DB BR423 and Munich to Augsberg, for only £29.99 (or less in a sale).

As much as I recommend buying this, buying the Armstrong Powerhouse sound pack is a must in my opinion, especially to rid this of its awful default sounds. Also note that the TSO is back to front on the quick drive consists.

A welcome addition to the list of available assets suitable for London To Brigton route. If you play or make scenarios for this route this DLC is essential ... however you need to "need" this product for it to be worth buying, If you are not interested in stocking routes prototypically its not worth your time and money for the following reasons: 1, As with most recent releases this DLC is crippled with only one skin (the now defunct FCC) so you will need to search for suitable skins from third parties and the community to make use of it in any other era, DTG promises of addtional skins available via marketplace (namely NSE) were only honored months after they were announced and long after a number of high quality freeware skins were made available by the community which make the workshop reskins redundant. 2, The 319 has a number of overtly obvious bugs that will make you question if it was tested at all before release, the most obvious and game breaking is the AWS incorrectly functioning. 3, The 319 also has a number of corners cut: no key bindings for a number of cab functions including important ones like DRA, copy-n-pasted sounds mosly from the class 455 and the inability to switch power collection modes. The good news is there is a fix however you need to factor the cost into the total cost of buying this product: the 319 sound pack from Armstrong Powerhouse, addresses the bugs and bridges all the cut corners such as the missing key bindings ... I'm going to mark this DLC as not reccommended in its current form, on its own its not fit for purpose ... however if you are interested in the London To Brighton route and you are prepared to do the legwork and invest in addtional third party products to bring the 319 to a acceptable standard then its an essential addition to your stock ...