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## About This Content
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).
## Scenarios

Three scenarios for the London-Brighton route:
* City Express
* Gatwick Express
* Seaside Flyer

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## 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

Train Simulator: Gatwick Express Class 442 ‘Wessex’ EMU Add-On