GWI - GREAT WESTERN IMPORTS
🟡 Updated this yearThis mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 1002 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
WHAT IS GWI
Great Western Imports brings four members of the iconic Great Western fleet to the valley, each tailored for different operations.
This pack includes:
78xx (Manor)
Mixed Traffic
Designed for mixed traffic duties on routes too heavy for most ten-wheelers.
Top Speed: 130 Kph
Recommend tonnage (Dry 2%): 300 T (Wet 2%): 200 T
56xx (Taffy)
Shunter / Light freight
This tank was found all over South Wales. Their high adhesive weight, plenty of power and good braking ability made them perfect for working coal trains.
Top Speed: 75 Kph
Recommend tonnage (Dry 2%): 250 T (Wet 2%): 200 T
28xx (Barnyard)
Heavy freight
The heavy haulier of the GWR. Used to carry goods right across the region.
Top Speed: 120 Kph
Recommend tonnage (Dry 2%): 500 T (Wet 2%): 300 T
40xx (Abbey)
Express Passenger
One of the first four-cylinder machines on the Great Western, it was capable of high speeds and transformed high-speed travel in Britain.
Top Speed: 145 Kph
Recommend tonnage (Dry 2%): 400 T (Wet 2%): 250 T
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Derail Valley Black (DVRT)
Homeland Green (DVRT_New)
Wizard Red (Relic)- Manor only
Installation:
Drag and drop into Unity Mod Manager
Recommended mods:
GWR lamps by savagedonkey
Upcoming features:
VR Compatibility
NOT currently compatible with the following mods:
Skin manager
Loco Ownership
There are plans to change this in the future.
Credits:
'Patagonia' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4. 0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
Font by Marsnev - https://www.dafont.com/lemon-milk.font
Great Western Imports is proudly made without the use of AI.
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Release History:
Release 0. 1. 0 (Build 92)
Beta Release for Overhauled build 92
Patch 0. 2. 0 (Build 92)
Fixed 28xx cab mesh
Made cut off for 56xx easier to move with mouse
Added coal mesh to Cab of 56xx
GWI - GREAT WESTERN IMPORTS adds four iconic Great Western fleet members to the valley, updated for the simulator. A compact cosmetic mod with 71 endorsements and 5,842 downloads, last updated December 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Decent download count (5,842) shows some interest in this niche content.
- Recently updated (December 2025) so likely works with current game version.
- Adds iconic Great Western fleet members for fans of that railway.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 71 endorsements — a small community following.
- Description is extremely thin — no details on which specific locomotives or features are included.
For train sim enthusiasts who want to add Great Western Railway rolling stock to their game. Skip if you're looking for detailed documentation or a wide variety of content — this is a minimal addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's files to see if it's a simple drop-in or requires a mod manager.
- Since the description is vague, look at the file structure to understand where to place it.
- If you're using a mod manager, import the archive and let it handle placement.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Derailvalley Mods
- Author
- Unidude
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 5,842
- Endorsements
- 71
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 10/26/2024
- Updated
- 12/25/2025
🔧 How to Install Derail Valley Mods
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