What is this?
This is the Virtual District Line.
It is a project to recreate a piece of the London Underground for Train Simulator 2022 and beyond.
It is a project to recreate a piece of the London Underground for Train Simulator 2022 and beyond.
It is a route and rolling stock package covering various parts of the District Line, including branches to Ealing Broadway, Richmond, Whitechapel, Olympia, Wimbledon and Edgware Road, and a Piccadilly Line taster to Gloucester Road tube.
Appropriate bespoke rolling stock is included to recreate the District scene up to the introduction of the S Stock. These include C stock, D stock, 1973 tube stock, battery locomotives and wagons, and a small selection of heritage stock such as a Metropolitan A-Class tank loco, Metropolitan Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive, Metropolitan 6-wheeled coaches, 1927 Standard tube stock and R49 stock. All have been custom built with their own unique sounds, scripts and functions to make the driving experience as close to realism as the simulator would allow.
Insight from London Underground drivers, engineers and technical documentation has not only boosted the functionality of the rolling stock but allowed us to demonstrate correct LU procedures and protocols. The presence of Just Trains' LU Assets has also added more realism, especially with a selection of excellent LU colour light signals.
Appropriate bespoke rolling stock is included to recreate the District scene up to the introduction of the S Stock. These include C stock, D stock, 1973 tube stock, battery locomotives and wagons, and a small selection of heritage stock such as a Metropolitan A-Class tank loco, Metropolitan Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive, Metropolitan 6-wheeled coaches, 1927 Standard tube stock and R49 stock. All have been custom built with their own unique sounds, scripts and functions to make the driving experience as close to realism as the simulator would allow.
Insight from London Underground drivers, engineers and technical documentation has not only boosted the functionality of the rolling stock but allowed us to demonstrate correct LU procedures and protocols. The presence of Just Trains' LU Assets has also added more realism, especially with a selection of excellent LU colour light signals.
Requirements:
Essential! :
- Metropolitan Line (JustTrains) or (Steam)
- DTG European Community Asset Pack (Steam)
- DTG US Community Asset Pack (Steam)
- DTG Great Western Mainline (Steam)
- DTG London to Brighton (Steam)
- DTG Isle of Wight (Steam)
- *NEW* VP Track Pack (Vulcan Productions)
- *NEW* VP Third Rail Pack (Vulcan Productions)
- *NEW* VP Third Rail Texture Patch (Vulcan Productions)
For selected scenarios only:
- S7+1 Advanced Underground Stock (JustTrains)
- S7 District Line Repaint (ATS)
- S7 AI Circle Repaint (ATS)
- S7 AI Hammersmith & City Repaint (ATS)
- DTG London Transport Heritage Pack (Steam)
- 1938 Stock Enhancement Pack (BT)
- DTG London Overground Class 378 EMU (Steam)
Not essential but recommended:
- S7+1/S8 Sound Patch (ATS)
- Metropolitan Line (JustTrains) or (Steam)
- DTG European Community Asset Pack (Steam)
- DTG US Community Asset Pack (Steam)
- DTG Great Western Mainline (Steam)
- DTG London to Brighton (Steam)
- DTG Isle of Wight (Steam)
- *NEW* VP Track Pack (Vulcan Productions)
- *NEW* VP Third Rail Pack (Vulcan Productions)
- *NEW* VP Third Rail Texture Patch (Vulcan Productions)
For selected scenarios only:
- S7+1 Advanced Underground Stock (JustTrains)
- S7 District Line Repaint (ATS)
- S7 AI Circle Repaint (ATS)
- S7 AI Hammersmith & City Repaint (ATS)
- DTG London Transport Heritage Pack (Steam)
- 1938 Stock Enhancement Pack (BT)
- DTG London Overground Class 378 EMU (Steam)
Not essential but recommended:
- S7+1/S8 Sound Patch (ATS)
What is Phase III?
Phase III is the third installment from release.
It adds the lower Circle / District line from Gloucester Road through to Whitechapel and Aldgate, with the brand new R49 stock.
The existing route has had scenery updates, new VP track and 3rd rail, signal updates, QuickDrive updates, documentation updates and new scenarios.
Phase III introduces the following changes:
TRACK/ SCENERY
It adds the lower Circle / District line from Gloucester Road through to Whitechapel and Aldgate, with the brand new R49 stock.
The existing route has had scenery updates, new VP track and 3rd rail, signal updates, QuickDrive updates, documentation updates and new scenarios.
Phase III introduces the following changes:
TRACK/ SCENERY
- Tracks extended along the Lower Circle from Gloucester Rd to Whitechapel
- Aldgate added along with required portals to enable inclusion of Circle and Met Line traffic
- All new VP concrete sleeper LU track and juice rails. New ballast
- Scenery added from Gloucester Rd to Whitechapel
- Enhancements to the lighting at a number of stations
- Winter and non-winter track and terrain painting specified where required.
- LU platform textures updated.
- All tunnel signals route-wide upgraded to latest JT LUL Tunnel signals, with correct name plates and accurate locations (nearside wall, nearside ground, or center cess (“6 foot”).
- All signals now display their aspect and signal number on the route map (9 key)
- Theater displays added to shunt signals to indicate the route number that is set
- Portals added at Aldgate and Whitechapel to allow AI scenario traffic to be added from the Upper Circle Outer Rail, and westbound from tunnels to the east of Whitechapel
- New Red and Silver R49 train stocks added, with prototypical 6- and 7-car red or silver consists
- The VDL Stock Operator Manual V3.0 has also been updated and details of the R49 stock added
- Previously-separate Pre-Corporate Repaint pack for C69/D78/73TS now part of main Phase III kit.
- All prior scenario “hotfixes” from v2.0 onwards are included as part of the Phase III kit
- Scenarios added to feature the new Phase III parts of the route (Circle Line and DR), and to feature the R49 Stock trains
- QuickDrive extended to cover new sections.
- Stock Operator’s Guide and VDL Route Guide updated to v3.0, included in the Phase III kit
- Stations added to this Route Guide:
- Terminus – Aldgate
- Multi-move – Whitechapel
- Reversing moves – W Kensington, S Kensington, Embankment, Mansion House, Tower Hill, Aldgate East - Starter signal locations added to all station maps in this Guide to highlight wrong-road starters and legal moves
- Detailed portals list updated to add Phase III portals at ALD and WHI
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Licence Agreement
By downloading the Virtual District Line, you agree to the terms below:
The Virtual District Line (VDL) route and accompanying train stocks have been created and distributed as freeware (or in specific cases as donation-ware in support of LUL) by the Virtual District Team (VDT). Despite being free this is subject to an End User License Agreement.
The route has been developed to a high level of detail and accuracy; however it is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to be used for road training or familiarity for real world train operators. Some features and details of the route scenery, trackwork and signaling have been outdated by modern changes; however the route is accurate on a historical basis.
By downloading and installing this route and its contents you implicitly agree to adhere to this EULA, as follows:
• This route and all its VDT-authored content, assets and train stocks (referred to in total as the VDL Route) are the intellectual property of the Virtual District Team (VDT).
• The VDL Route is distributed from specific sites designated by the VDT, and may NOT be uploaded to any other sites for purposes of distribution without the express written consent of the VDT. If you run a hosting site and wish to host our route, please contact the VDT via our web site so we can discuss.
• The user is granted use of the VDL Route and its train stocks for their own personal use and enjoyment.
• The various train stocks are distributed as part of the Phase II VDL Route and may not be distributed separately.
• Should a user wish to use items of VDT/VDL train stocks as part of a different route scenario, the user should direct their user to our full route kit to download and install so as to obtain the required train stock.
• The user may use our VDT-created route assets as part of building their own new or extended route with the permission of the VDT. However such a route must be released as freeware and we require that they acknowledge our work in their route credits.
• The user may make modifications to the route and train stocks (e.g. re-skinning stock, or extending the route), provided these modifications are for their own personal use ONLY. The uploading (to hosting sites), distribution or sharing of such modifications is prohibited without the express written consent from the VDT.
• The user may NOT de-compile or reverse engineer the route or train stocks in any way.
• The user may NOT distribute or modify the route, assets or train stocks, or upload any part to the Internet for payware or freeware use.
• All announcement audio used in selected scenarios is granted to VDL under license from 3rd parties, and may NOT be redistributed separately from the main VDL route/scenarios package.
The user is encouraged to join the VDT web site and to join in discussion, ask questions of the members and team, suggest future work or modifications, report bugs, etc. The VDL community and fans have had an impact on VDL Phase II, and many of the features were implemented as a result of our users’ suggestions.
The user is also encouraged to author and share VDL scenarios using the unmodified route and stock as originally distributed. If other 3rd party stocks are required, these should be clearly listed, along with their source. Such scenarios may be freely distributed from other hosting sites (e.g. Alan Thomson Sim).
The VDT will make every effort to correct any issues or bugs in the route that are reported to the team, but is under no absolute obligation to fix them. Please note that a bug report of “It’s broken” is not useful input. A report like “Signal XYZ in scenario ABC is preventing my train proceeding at time xx:xx” helps us begin to diagnose.
The Virtual District Line (VDL) route and accompanying train stocks have been created and distributed as freeware (or in specific cases as donation-ware in support of LUL) by the Virtual District Team (VDT). Despite being free this is subject to an End User License Agreement.
The route has been developed to a high level of detail and accuracy; however it is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to be used for road training or familiarity for real world train operators. Some features and details of the route scenery, trackwork and signaling have been outdated by modern changes; however the route is accurate on a historical basis.
By downloading and installing this route and its contents you implicitly agree to adhere to this EULA, as follows:
• This route and all its VDT-authored content, assets and train stocks (referred to in total as the VDL Route) are the intellectual property of the Virtual District Team (VDT).
• The VDL Route is distributed from specific sites designated by the VDT, and may NOT be uploaded to any other sites for purposes of distribution without the express written consent of the VDT. If you run a hosting site and wish to host our route, please contact the VDT via our web site so we can discuss.
• The user is granted use of the VDL Route and its train stocks for their own personal use and enjoyment.
• The various train stocks are distributed as part of the Phase II VDL Route and may not be distributed separately.
• Should a user wish to use items of VDT/VDL train stocks as part of a different route scenario, the user should direct their user to our full route kit to download and install so as to obtain the required train stock.
• The user may use our VDT-created route assets as part of building their own new or extended route with the permission of the VDT. However such a route must be released as freeware and we require that they acknowledge our work in their route credits.
• The user may make modifications to the route and train stocks (e.g. re-skinning stock, or extending the route), provided these modifications are for their own personal use ONLY. The uploading (to hosting sites), distribution or sharing of such modifications is prohibited without the express written consent from the VDT.
• The user may NOT de-compile or reverse engineer the route or train stocks in any way.
• The user may NOT distribute or modify the route, assets or train stocks, or upload any part to the Internet for payware or freeware use.
• All announcement audio used in selected scenarios is granted to VDL under license from 3rd parties, and may NOT be redistributed separately from the main VDL route/scenarios package.
The user is encouraged to join the VDT web site and to join in discussion, ask questions of the members and team, suggest future work or modifications, report bugs, etc. The VDL community and fans have had an impact on VDL Phase II, and many of the features were implemented as a result of our users’ suggestions.
The user is also encouraged to author and share VDL scenarios using the unmodified route and stock as originally distributed. If other 3rd party stocks are required, these should be clearly listed, along with their source. Such scenarios may be freely distributed from other hosting sites (e.g. Alan Thomson Sim).
The VDT will make every effort to correct any issues or bugs in the route that are reported to the team, but is under no absolute obligation to fix them. Please note that a bug report of “It’s broken” is not useful input. A report like “Signal XYZ in scenario ABC is preventing my train proceeding at time xx:xx” helps us begin to diagnose.
Download!
PLEASE READ!
Advice on backing-up any existing files if required and other FAQ points here.
Advice on backing-up any existing files if required and other FAQ points here.
Then click below to download the self-installing program (.exe) for Virtual District Line: Phase III.
V3.2 - update to C Stock Tangle scenario to fix AI collision. Otherwise, no changes from V3.1.
Virtual District Line: Phase III (V3.2.1) Full Installer - Updated 25/06/2023
VDL Phase III V3.2 to V3.2.1 Cumulative Update Only 25/06/2023
USE THIS LINK IF YOU ALREADY HAD VERSION 3.2 INSTALLED AND JUST NEED THE UPDATE FILES ONLY
Changes:
- fixed cab light issue in Standard Stock
Changes:
- fixed cab light issue in Standard Stock
YOU DON'T NEED TO HAVE PHASE II TO RUN PHASE III
If you would like to view the manuals before installing, download from below:
Bonus Items
UPDATED 15/09/2024 - Further changes to simulation to make it a little more powerful at higher speeds.
Metropolitan Electric Loco Patch & Expansion Pack
This is a pack that contains some patched files for the VDL Metropolitan Electric Loco, as well as an expansion with three new livery choices.
The updates made are:
YOU REQUIRE THE VIRTUAL DISTRICT LINE V3.2.1 OR LATER FOR THIS PACK!
Metropolitan Electric Loco Patch & Expansion Pack
This is a pack that contains some patched files for the VDL Metropolitan Electric Loco, as well as an expansion with three new livery choices.
The updates made are:
- small changes to the simulation to give the loco a bit more oomphf.
- a couple of small tweaks to the audio, especially motor volume and pitch curves
- model settings altered slightly so that it correctly casts shadows
- textures upscaled for all the existing liveries:
- no.12 Sarah Siddons default
- no.12 Sarah Siddons in 2000s-2010s heritage Metropolitan livery
- no.9 John Milton in wartime works grey
- new livery variations added:
- no.12 Sarah Siddons in 1990s heritage London Transport livery
- no.5 John Hampden in museum heritage London Transport livery
- no.12 Sarah Siddons in 2024 heritage Metropolitan livery
YOU REQUIRE THE VIRTUAL DISTRICT LINE V3.2.1 OR LATER FOR THIS PACK!
Virtual District Team T/Op Man E.C. Edition Scenario Pack Payware ( Charity )
This Top Man EC edition scenario pack is a special set of six scenarios operating the Virtual District Line C69 and D78 stocks in a variety of situations and typical workings. They will require skilled driving and close attention to what is going on around you, and will present a number of situations that you may not have encountered before. AI traffic is extensive and dense, employing typical service headways as short as 3 minutes between trains. Each scenario includes realistic in-train announcements, recorded specifically for the VDL by the “voice of the District line” Emma Clarke. We have also made extensive use of the Armstrong Powerhouse AP Sky and Weather Enhancement Pack to employ very differing weather conditions.
Proceeds from the sales of this Top Man EC Scenario Pack will be donated to the London Transport Museum Q Stock restoration project – so your purchase will have a direct impact on helping the Museum bring a classic Q38 back to life.
The Top Man EC Scenario Guide (30 pgs) will be found in /Manuals/EN after kit installation.
This pack requires all that is needed for the latest Virtual District Line installation.
This Top Man EC edition scenario pack is a special set of six scenarios operating the Virtual District Line C69 and D78 stocks in a variety of situations and typical workings. They will require skilled driving and close attention to what is going on around you, and will present a number of situations that you may not have encountered before. AI traffic is extensive and dense, employing typical service headways as short as 3 minutes between trains. Each scenario includes realistic in-train announcements, recorded specifically for the VDL by the “voice of the District line” Emma Clarke. We have also made extensive use of the Armstrong Powerhouse AP Sky and Weather Enhancement Pack to employ very differing weather conditions.
Proceeds from the sales of this Top Man EC Scenario Pack will be donated to the London Transport Museum Q Stock restoration project – so your purchase will have a direct impact on helping the Museum bring a classic Q38 back to life.
The Top Man EC Scenario Guide (30 pgs) will be found in /Manuals/EN after kit installation.
This pack requires all that is needed for the latest Virtual District Line installation.
UPDATED 23/11/2021 10:30 - Missing Files Added and Batch Commands Fixed
LT Heritage Engineering Stock Pack
This is a pack of new stock and reskins depicting several items of stock used historically on engineering trains on the London Underground.
This is a pack of new stock and reskins depicting several items of stock used historically on engineering trains on the London Underground.
All items in this pack are optional. For specific items, you will need the following installed:
Virtual District Line Phase III , for
- LT Standard Stock Yellow Pilot Motors
- LT L11 Locomotive
- LT Maroon Battery Locos
DTG London Transport Heritage Pack (Steam) , for:
- DTG LT Weathered Pannier Tank Loco
VictoryWorks GWR Pannier Loco Pack (Steam) , for:
- VW LT Weathered Pannier Tank Loco
Return to Maerdy Route Addon (Steam) , for:
- LT 16T Coal Wagon
DT British Railways Wagons Pack (Digital Traction) , for:
- LT Bogie Bolster C Wagon
- LT Croccodile H Wagon
DT Great British Wagon Pack 2 (Digital Traction) , for:
- LT 20T Brake Vans
- LT 10T Fitted Open Wagon
- LT 12T Dropside Wagon
- LT 12T Mineral Wagon
SSS Departmental Hoppers Pack (SteamSoundsSupreme), for:
- LT Catfish Hopper Wagon
- LT Dogfish Hopper Wagon
Virtual District Line Phase III , for
- LT Standard Stock Yellow Pilot Motors
- LT L11 Locomotive
- LT Maroon Battery Locos
DTG London Transport Heritage Pack (Steam) , for:
- DTG LT Weathered Pannier Tank Loco
VictoryWorks GWR Pannier Loco Pack (Steam) , for:
- VW LT Weathered Pannier Tank Loco
Return to Maerdy Route Addon (Steam) , for:
- LT 16T Coal Wagon
DT British Railways Wagons Pack (Digital Traction) , for:
- LT Bogie Bolster C Wagon
- LT Croccodile H Wagon
DT Great British Wagon Pack 2 (Digital Traction) , for:
- LT 20T Brake Vans
- LT 10T Fitted Open Wagon
- LT 12T Dropside Wagon
- LT 12T Mineral Wagon
SSS Departmental Hoppers Pack (SteamSoundsSupreme), for:
- LT Catfish Hopper Wagon
- LT Dogfish Hopper Wagon
LU C69 and D78 Railtour and Farewell Pack - by Alexander L.
This is a pack of additional versions of the C69 and D78 stock train depicting the trains that operated on end of service trips and tours in 2014 and 2017.
YOU ONLY REQUIRE A FULL INSTALL OF VIRTUAL DISTRICT LINE PHASE III TO USE THESE TRAINS
They also come with new light flare effects, same as those debuted in the LT Heritage Engineering Stock Pack.
QuickDrive consists are included.
This is a pack of additional versions of the C69 and D78 stock train depicting the trains that operated on end of service trips and tours in 2014 and 2017.
YOU ONLY REQUIRE A FULL INSTALL OF VIRTUAL DISTRICT LINE PHASE III TO USE THESE TRAINS
They also come with new light flare effects, same as those debuted in the LT Heritage Engineering Stock Pack.
QuickDrive consists are included.
Any Questions?
If you have questions you can try contacting via the website contact form.
Or you can post a question directly to the team in this forum.
Or you can post a question directly to the team in this forum.
