Hitachi Class 801
Super Express
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Train Simulator – Hitachi Class 801 Super Express
1 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Loco ........................................................................................................................3
1.2 Design & Specification ................................................................................................3
2 ROLLING STOCK ............................................................................................. 4
2.1 Class 801 DPTS-U1 ....................................................................................................4
2.2 Class 801 MeS-S1L4 ...................................................................................................4
2.3 Class 801 MeS-S2 ......................................................................................................5
2.4 Class 801 TpS-S2 .......................................................................................................5
2.5 Class 801 MeS-S2 ......................................................................................................6
2.6 Class 801 TS-B2 ........................................................................................................6
2.7 Class 801 MeC-B2 ......................................................................................................7
2.8 Class 801 MeF-S2 ......................................................................................................7
2.9 Class 801 DPTF-U1L1 .................................................................................................8
3 DRIVING THE HITACHI CLASS 801 SUPER EXPRESS .......................................... 9
3.1 Cab Controls and image ..............................................................................................9
4 SCENARIOS .................................................................................................. 11
4.1 [801] Morning Commute to Stevenage ......................................................................... 11
4.2 [801] Southbound to Kings Cross ................................................................................ 11
4.3 [801] The 801 at 08:01 ............................................................................................. 11
5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .................................................................................. 12
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1 Background
1.1 Loco
The Class 801 Super Express is Hitachi’s replacement for the ageing Intercity 125 and
Intercity 225 fleets operating on the East Coast and Great Western Mainlines. The East Coast
Franchise will receive thirty 9-car train sets and twelve 5-car train sets, with the Great
Western Franchise receiving twenty one 9-car sets. The Class 801 is being produced in 5 car
and 9 car configurations and is planned to enter revenue earning service in 2017. Initial
construction is being carried out in Japan, with construction being moved to Newton Aycliffe
upon completion of Hitachi’s new purpose built facility which will provide jobs for up to 730
employees.
1.2 Design & Specification
Builder
Locomotive Weight
Vehicle Length
Vehicle Width
Top Speed
Hitachi Rail Europe
124.466 tonnes
85 ft 3 in (21.54m)
10ft 0 in(3.05m)
140 MPH (225km/h)
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2 Rolling Stock
2.1 Class 801 DPTS-U1
2.2 Class 801 MeS-S1L4
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2.3 Class 801 MeS-S2
2.4 Class 801 TpS-S2
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2.5 Class 801 MeS-S2
2.6 Class 801 TS-B2
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2.7 Class 801 MeC-B2
2.8 Class 801 MeF-S2
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2.9 Class 801 DPTF-U1L1
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3 Driving the Hitachi Class 801 Super Express
3.1 Cab Controls and image
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Combined Power Handle ( A / D )
Horn ( Spacebar )
AWS Acknowledge ( Q )
Forward Coupler ( B )
Wipers ( V )
Pantograph Raise/Lower ( P )
Sander ( X )
Headlights ( H )
Master Key ( Z )
Reverser ( W / S )
Emergency Brake ( Backspace )
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4 Scenarios
4.1 [801] Morning Commute to Stevenage
Following a period of intensive testing on the East Coast Main Line, the Class 801 has now
been introduced into revenue earning service. This morning, you will be driving one of these
new units from Bounds Green to Kings Cross, befo re taking a Leeds bound service as far as
Stevenage.
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Duration
Difficulty
35 Minutes
Easy
4.2 [801] Southbound to Kings Cross
Following their gradual introduction into service, the Class 801 is now finding work on many
services to the North East of England and into Scotland. This evening you are driving a
service from Peterborough to London that started at Newcastle earlier today.
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Duration
Difficulty
55 Minutes
Medium
4.3 [801] The 801 at 08:01
Severe weather has tightened its grip on Southern England an d the railways are starting to
feel the effects. Freezing temperatures, coupled with heavy snow have started to cause
delays on the network and the passengers are starting to become disgruntled.
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Duration
Difficulty
50 Minutes
Hard
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5 Acknowledgements
Dovetail Games would like to thank the following people for their contribution to the
development of the Hitachi 801.
Beta Testing Team
Hitachi Rail Europe
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