![]() In total, more than 2,100 locomotives were shipped worldwide, every country making its own changes and modifications, and every one with their own livery. ![]() ![]() The US ATC S160 includes an Advanced Pro-Series version and also includes a HUD/Xbox controller-compatible version.Ī truly international add-on for Train Simulator, the USATC S160 recreates a diverse class of steam locomotives that were designed, built and, in some cases, lost forever in very quick time.ĭuring World War II, it was realised that, if allied attempts to enter the European mainland were successful, there would be a shortage of locomotives for the mass movement of troops and equipment due to the state of the railways after years of war.Īs a result, two locomotives were designed specifically for the purpose of heavy freight movements – the British War Department Austerity 2-8-0 and the USATC S160, the latter being designed by a committee made up of the USATC and locomotive builders Alco, Baldwin and Lima.ĭespite this slightly unconventional method of ‘design by committee’, the S160 was a resounding success – a wide, riveted steel firebox driving powerful 26” pistons produced 31,490lb/f of tractive effort a Westinghouse pump for air brakes mounted on the smokebox also gave the S160 its off-centre smokebox door design.
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