This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the Airedale & Wharfedale Network: Leeds & Bradford - Skipton & Ilkley Route Add-On. Below you will find information about the content available for this route, including links to community videos. Each of our video links demonstrate what a successful run may look like and can be used to help players having difficulty with a particular scenario.
Route Features
- Length: 54 miles
- Country: UK
- Operator: Northern/LNER
- Stations: 19
- Released: 15th September 2026
Locomotives
- BR Class 331/0 and 331/1 in Northern livery
- BR Class 801/1 and 801/2 in LNER Azuma livery
- BR Class 66
Training
- Airedale & Wharfedale Lines Introduction
- Class 331 Introduction
- Class 801 Introduction
- Class 333 Introduction (Northern BR Class 333 EMU Add-On)
Rail Journeys
Airedale & Wharfedale Lines (5 Chapters, 82 Services)
A Northern Trilogy (3 Chapters, 15 Services) (Northern BR Class 333 EMU Add-On)
Scenarios
- Sunday Shuttle
- The Midnight Train from Platform 0
- Calling in a Favour
- Wagon Trouble
- Digital Detox
- Call to Depot Duty (Northern BR Class 333 EMU Add-On)
- Divine Diversion (Northern BR Class 333 EMU Add-On)
- Railway Roll Call (Northern BR Class 333 EMU Add-On)
Route Map
Media
- (Article) Explore Airedale & Wharfedale in Train Sim World 7!
- (Video) Airedale & Wharfedale Network Preview Stream
- (Video) Airedale & Wharfedale Route Showcase
Frequently Asked Questions
What opportunities are there for freight gameplay?
There's plenty beyond the passenger network. Explore Neville Hill Depot, follow the freight-only branch towards Rylstone Quarry and head for Leeds Aggregate Terminal, making this one of Train Sim World's most varied modern British networks.
How were the train sounds captured?
Our audio team were able to work inside Neville Hill Depot, collaborating with Northern to capture authentic sounds and reference material for both the Class 331 and Class 333.
How many services are included?
Timetable Mode recreates the everyday rhythm of the railway with 260 playable services and 36 AI services included in the base route.
How many services are there with the Northern Class 333?
Add the Class 333 and the timetable grows to around 360 playable and 84 AI services across the route.
What add-ons are required for additional layers in Timetable mode?
- Northern BR Class 333 services with the Train Sim World 7 Deluxe locomotive
- Northern BR Class 158 services with the upcoming compatible locomotive
- Keighley & Worth Valley Railway activity at Keighley
- Freightliner BR Class 70 services across the route when released
- Additional railtours, Rail Head Treatment Trains, freight traffic, depot movements and further substitutions from your collection
Expansions
The following add-ons are compatible with this route and are designed to expand it with new content.
- Northern BR Class 333 EMU Add-On (3 Scenarios, Timetable Support)
TSW Add-On Database
Please visit the Train Sim World Add-On Database for further details on this add-on, including:
- Game Mode & Feature Support
- Additional Layers/Requirements
- Platform Differences
- Gen 8 Compatibility