When using Quick Drive, the game strictly enforces you to use the "appropriate" train types for routes. However, trains that use a pantograph will usually work on third rail routes too, and vice versa. This guide will tell you how to do this, so you can drive whatever train you like.

The Krokodil on the Portsmouth Direct line.

An AP Class 456 running under the wires in Carlisle.

1. Pick a train of the appropriate electrification type for the route you want to drive. Or just pick a steam or diesel so you can choose from all the routes on your computer. I'm picking the little green tank engine because it's conveniently at the start of the list.

2. Now choose the route and pick the start- and end locations. Woking to Guildford on the Portsmouth Direct Line for this example.

3. Finally, pick the train you want to drive. Here I've chosen the Krokodil.

That's it! With these three steps you can drive anything you want.

If you want to run an electric train on a diesel or steam route, you'll have to edit the route I'm afraid. No need to add overhead wires everywhere, just mark all the track as being electrified. Hit space a few times in the world editor to see track electrification status.

Thanks for reading and have fun.


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