Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On
Dovetail Games · Dovetail Games - Trains · May 28, 2015
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Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On - Steam Charts & Historical Stats
The Class 442 ‘Wessex Electric’ (or 5WES) electric multiple unit (EMU) was introduced in 1988 on the South Western main line between London Waterloo and Weymouth. Explore historical player activity and pricing for Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On. Player-count data was last observed May 2, 2026.
Price
$7.99
Genre
Simulation
Developer
Dovetail Games
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Watch — $7.99.
Decent deal at 60% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
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~48 days until next sale
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Great Value — 100th percentile.
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Lowest Price
$7.99
Jul 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$7.99
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System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS *:Windows® Vista / 7 / 8
- Processor:Processor: 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo (3.2 GHz Core 2 Duo recommended), AMD Athlon MP (multiprocessor variant or comparable processors)
- Memory:2 GB RAM
- Graphics:512 MB with Pixel Shader 3.0 (AGP PCIe only)
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:6 GB HD space
- Sound:Direct X 9.0c compatible
- Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
- Additional:Quicktime Player is required for playing the videos
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Recommended:
- Graphics:Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required
- Additional:Quicktime Player is required for playing the videos
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Paid Game
$19.99 (USD)
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Downloadable Content
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Steam Cloud
Steam Leaderboards
Family Sharing
Supported Languages
English, French, German, Russian
Official Website
http://www.train-simulator.com
Current Pricing
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$19.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $7.99
(Jul 2026)
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About This Game
The Class 442 ‘Wessex Electric’ (or 5WES) electric multiple unit (EMU) was introduced in 1988 on the South Western main line between London Waterloo and Weymouth. Their introduction coincided with the completion of the electrification from Bournemouth to Weymouth.
Detailed Description
The Class 442 ‘Wessex Electric’ (or 5WES) electric multiple unit (EMU) was introduced in 1988 on the South Western main line between London Waterloo and Weymouth. Their introduction coincided with the completion of the electrification from Bournemouth to Weymouth.
The units were initially used solely on the Weymouth line, but through the 1990s began to be used on the London Waterloo to Portsmouth direct line. Upon privatisation, the whole fleet passed to the South West Trains franchise, and then to Southern.
In 2008, Southern began a refurbishment programme that saw all Class 442 units pass on to Gatwick Express services between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, and at peak times to Brighton.
Dedicated services between the UK capital and the country’s second busiest airport began in May 1984 with air-conditioned InterCity Mk3 coaches operated by British Rail. In 2008, Gatwick Express ceased to exist as a separate franchise, being merged into the Southern franchise.
Despite their popularity on Gatwick Express services, all 24 trainsets are due to be replaced by Class 387 units in 2016 with the 5WES’s future still to be determined.
The 442 currently holds the world speed record for a third-rail electric multiple unit on conventional rails with 108mph (174 km/h) attained in April 1988, although the designed operational top speed of the units is 100mph (161 km/h).
The BR Class 442 for Train Simulator reproduces the Gatwick Express service as it operated for Southern from 2008. The five-car units comprise of Driving Trailer Standard (DTS), Trailer Standard (TSO), Motor Luggage Composite (MLC), Trailer Standard Wheelchair (TSW) and Driver Trailer Standard (DTS).
The train is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the Gatwick Express Class 442 ‘Wessex’ on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the London-Brighton route (available separately and required to play these scenarios).
Three scenarios for the London-Brighton route:
More scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why don’t you check it out now!
The units were initially used solely on the Weymouth line, but through the 1990s began to be used on the London Waterloo to Portsmouth direct line. Upon privatisation, the whole fleet passed to the South West Trains franchise, and then to Southern.
In 2008, Southern began a refurbishment programme that saw all Class 442 units pass on to Gatwick Express services between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, and at peak times to Brighton.
Dedicated services between the UK capital and the country’s second busiest airport began in May 1984 with air-conditioned InterCity Mk3 coaches operated by British Rail. In 2008, Gatwick Express ceased to exist as a separate franchise, being merged into the Southern franchise.
Despite their popularity on Gatwick Express services, all 24 trainsets are due to be replaced by Class 387 units in 2016 with the 5WES’s future still to be determined.
The 442 currently holds the world speed record for a third-rail electric multiple unit on conventional rails with 108mph (174 km/h) attained in April 1988, although the designed operational top speed of the units is 100mph (161 km/h).
The BR Class 442 for Train Simulator reproduces the Gatwick Express service as it operated for Southern from 2008. The five-car units comprise of Driving Trailer Standard (DTS), Trailer Standard (TSO), Motor Luggage Composite (MLC), Trailer Standard Wheelchair (TSW) and Driver Trailer Standard (DTS).
The train is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the Gatwick Express Class 442 ‘Wessex’ on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the London-Brighton route (available separately and required to play these scenarios).
Scenarios
Three scenarios for the London-Brighton route:
- City Express
- Gatwick Express
- Seaside Flyer
More scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why don’t you check it out now!
Key Features
- British Rail Class 442 in Gatwick Express livery
- Full five-car trainset, including Driving Trailer Standard (DTS), Trailer Standard (TSO), Motor Luggage Composite (MLC), Trailer Standard Wheelchair (TSW) and Driver Trailer Standard (DTS)
- Quick Drive compatible
- Scenarios for the London-Brighton route
- Download size: 179mb
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On worth buying right now?
Watch — $7.99. Decent deal at 60% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On go on sale?
Decent deal at 60% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On free to play?
Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On costs $7.99 on Steam.
What genre is Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On?
Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On is a Simulation game.
Who developed Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On?
Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On was developed by Dovetail Games and published by Dovetail Games - Trains.
What platforms does Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 'Wessex' EMU Add-On support?
Available on Steam for Windows.