Show/Hide Show/Hide

Train Sim World 5

 
Cargo Line Vol.4: Military - Out Now!Jun 5, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsCargo Line Volume 4: Military In Volume 4, take charge of more secretive movements across the UK rail network; the transportation of military vehicles secured aboard KWA Warwell wagons. The Rolling Stock KWA Warwell Wagons {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/24246a17e83e8887cd19a4fcc072dbef98d4f689.jpg The KWA Warwell wagon was introduced to the UK amidst the Second World War. These wagons feature a low profile for being laden with large equipment while keeping within Britain’s restrictive loading gauge. The days of mass-importing Sherman tanks from across the pond have long since passed, but the railways still provide a vital role in modern national security. Rail-served Ministry of Defence sites are still dotted about the country to this day, and many pieces of equipment are still transported between them. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/7a1669159002cf46a4aba650a6bbcd455c5c5e62.jpg This brand-new wagon to Train Sim World is in a heavily weathered military green livery. The wagon consists of a main deck featuring a lower central portion and mounted on two wheeled bogies. Conventional draw gear and buffers are located at each end. The wagon is available in three conditions: Unloaded/empty Loaded with a generic tracked armed personnel carrier (APC) Loaded with a 3-axle Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle (MRAP). The loads included are interpretations of real-world vehicles that do not feature guns or munitions. Skyhook Games made a statement concerning this on the Dovetail Games Forums. The pack also comes with the DB Cargo variant of the Class 66, previously seen in other Train Sim World Add-ons. Timetable, Scenarios and Gameplay {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/cc0258ab35afb419d4becb8d01b9eb236289d5fa.jpg Gameplay takes place across two routes: Great Western Express West Coast Main Line: Preston-Carlisle These are available as separate route Add-ons. Great Western Express {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/47a07a976d2d1cb0df5c794dff9a828f32eb1322.jpg Gameplay on GWE represents military movements between bases in the Westcountry, Oxfordshire and Essex making use of the various yards on the route such as Southall and Acton. There are 3 Scenarios for Great Western Express and 6 timetabled services to operate between London and Reading. West Coast Main Line: Preston - Carlisle {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/c3d131478ba1f5753d6922da43b993cd0ad000f9.jpg On Just Trains’ West Coast Main Line: Preston – Carlisle route, gameplay represents movements that would have taken place in the late 1980s moving equipment to the coast or through the country to other military bases located off the map in Scotland or the Midlands. These trains are hauled by the Class 47 included in the route Add-on, rather than the Class 66. There are 3 Scenarios for WCML Preston-Carlisle and 8 timetabled services to operate between Preston and Carlisle. Journey Mode is also supported in ‘Armoured Personnel Carrier’ There will also undoubtedly be other routes to explore use of military freight on in Free Ro...Train Sim World 5 Game Update - June 2ndJun 2, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsHello everyone! Our next patch is live and brings a bunch of improvements across the board. Or should I say… all aboard? We’ve made some core fixes to help things run more smoothly, including some minor memory improvements for better stability during scenarios. In guard mode, ticket details should now show the right info. We’ve also fixed a few UI/menu/HUD issues. We’ve made improvements to add-ons, both older and newer, including our newly released Frankfurt S-Bahn, which has had its 2D map crashing issue resolved. Check out the highlights and the full changelog below! As always, please allow up to 24 hours for it to fully reach your system. Be aware that some systems may update automatically. Highlights Core - Added minor memory improvements during scenarios for more stability. - Fixed an issue causing the ‘T’ shortcut timetable menu to always show ‘on foot’ when in a timetable service. - Fixed an issue causing the ‘create new profile’ button to be inaccessible. - Fixed an issue in Guard Mode which caused ticket details to show the wrong date or destination. Frankfurt S-Bahn - Fixed an issue causing the game to crash when opening the 2D map. - Fixed an issue at Mainz Hbf causing the camera to jump into the above building near the overpass. West Coast Mainline South Class 350 - Updated traction brake so that emergency brakes now apply correctly when the reverser is off or neutral. Class 66 - Fixed an issue with the datacord keypad not reading the #4 key. Full Changelog Core - Added minor memory improvements during scenarios for more stability. - Fixed a UI issue on consoles that was causing the pause menu to misalign. - Fixed an issue causing the ‘create new profile’ button to be inaccessible. - Fixed an issue that was causing the HUD to appear in normal mode even though it would be set to minimal. - Fixed an issue causing the ‘T’ shortcut timetable menu to always show ‘on foot’ when in a timetable service. - Fixed an issue in Guard Mode which caused ticket details to show the wrong date or destination. - Various localisation improvements. Frankfurt S-Bahn - Changed the display boards to single displays to fix the blank slot at Mainz Hbf. - Fixed an issue causing the game to crash when opening the 2D map. - Fixed an issue at Mainz Hbf causing the camera to jump into the above building near the overpass. - Fixed a lighting issue around the tunnel east of Flughafen Fernverkehr. - Removed a floating OLHE in Floersheim. DB BR 423 - Added ‘brake key on’ sound cue. Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion - Fixed an issue where Annie’s doors wouldn’t open during the Bishops Lydeard to Minehead service. - Politely told Mr. Peters that he’s not supposed to be there for the final cinematic, so he no longer appears during it. Thomas & Friends™ Visit the West Somerset Railway - Fixed an issue causing the speedometer to stay visible when in photo mode. - Fixed an issue causing the theme music to play at the wrong time when backing out from the Thomas me...Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion - Out Now!May 29, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsContinue the story of Thomas’ visit to the West Somerset Railway with the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion out now for Train Sim World 5! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/4e2a884de6222f121fe6d653b94a786e68347d64.png Celebrate with a new story: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/7a4b1b8533bcc3c87599cc514fb8d7c1cabcd969.jpg Sir Topham Hatt and Diesel are preparing to throw a surprise birthday celebration for Thomas, who has been given a special coat of paint! Following the events of Thomas’ first full day on the West Somerset Railway (played out in the previous Add-on), preparations are underway to celebrate Thomas’ birthday. He’s very excited for his birthday and is looking forward to the big celebration! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/8089e313876a73a49383d4f1dc46c37ead87d5ce.jpg Sir Topham Hatt has a very important job for Diesel, who has been trying to be on his best behaviour and is eager to please. Work with Diesel as he goes to collect The Troublesome Trucks filled with party supplies, but will they get up to their usual tricks? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/02e03284492d1b0bc79cb1a9e9d9bfc04bd0246a.jpg Be a really useful engine as you take passengers on Annie & Clarabel and help out when others are in need. Thomas the Tank Engine Original Green Livery {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/9d9cb64a0835ed247109b2dcd676a48f22615303.jpg As a special gift, Thomas has asked to be repainted for his birthday! Travel with Thomas around the West Somerset Railway in his Original Green Livery, complete with his original number 70 and white pinstripe lining. Thomas hasn’t been painted in these colours in a very long time and looks just like he did when he first arrived on Sodor! It only seems right that he should wear his original colours for the special day. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/d04a3ad2debcd0e9aa1d9dacf48c54567d684c81.jpg As was the case before his repaint, driving with Thomas has been set up to be as intuitive and accessible as possible for everyone to enjoy. Throttle and brake controls are simplified. The adventure continues: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/050921a2fac372e06142ca41347d38ee18211e92.jpg The 80th Anniversary Expansion continues the visit of Thomas and his friends to the West Somerset Railway with an additional 3-part narrated story. You can also use Free Roam to take Thomas in his original colours on a tour of the mainland, or even visit his original hometown of Brighton for those with the East Coastway and London - Brighton route Add-ons. Add-ons and Bundle Info Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion is out now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for $9.99/£7.99/€9.99 The following content is required to make use of this Gameplay Pack: Train Sim World 5 West Somerset Railway route Add-on Thomas & Friends™ Visit the West Somerset Railway Add-on {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/f1c92bf2acb3cb64be235e7f280394e6ba247f2f.jpg If you’re new to Train Sim World, you can get all of the required content in...Cargo Line Vol.4 - Coming Soon!May 28, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/45a45a4597d7c695ddf4c9be30a8712595d7a959.jpg Attention! Skyhook Games have a top-secret mission for you conveying some special freight loads. Cargo Line Volume 4: Military is coming 5th June! The Story So Far: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/ac40c93a66eca81cee018275cba9f49f4380b8c0.jpg Cargo Line Volume 4 continues Skyhook Games’ series of freight-themed gameplay packs that add different freight wagons to formations and more gameplay to selected Train Sim World routes. Previous Cargo Line releases include: Cargo Line Volume 1: Petroleum (VTG TEA Tanker Wagon) Cargo Line Volume 2: Aggregates (HOA Bogie Hopper Wagon) Cargo Line Volume 3: Intermodel (FCA Intermodal Spine Wagon) Volume’s 1 & 2 added gameplay to Midland Main Line and Great Western Express. Volume 2 also added services to Southeastern Highspeed and London Overground Suffragette line. Volume 3 added rolling to stock to services in East Coast Main Line and West Coast Main Line. You can learn more about these over on the Skyhook Games website. Cargo Line Volume 4: Military {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/11d098d4f013138fb121ac64ec7bd23d377af2c1.jpg In Volume 4, take charge of more secretive movements across the UK rail network; the transportation of military vehicles secured aboard KWA Warwell wagons. The Rolling Stock KWA Warwell Wagons {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/24246a17e83e8887cd19a4fcc072dbef98d4f689.jpg The KWA Warwell wagon was introduced to the UK amidst the Second World War. These wagons feature a low profile for being laden with large equipment while keeping within Britain’s restrictive loading gauge. The days of mass-importing Sherman tanks from across the pond have long since passed, but the railways still provide a vital role in modern national security. Rail-served Ministry of Defence sites are still dotted about the country to this day, and many pieces of equipment are still transported between them. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/d5a76ffbd4509d973b79681b50ef078b3b855dc8.jpg This brand-new wagon to Train Sim World is in a heavily weathered military green livery. The wagon consists of a main deck featuring a lower central portion and mounted on two wheeled bogies. Conventional draw gear and buffers are located at each end. The wagon is available in three conditions: Unloaded/empty Loaded with a generic tracked armed personnel carrier (APC) Loaded with a 3-axle Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle (MRAP). The pack also comes with the DB Cargo variant of the Class 66, previously seen in other Train Sim World Add-ons. Timetable, Scenarios and Gameplay {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/cc0258ab35afb419d4becb8d01b9eb236289d5fa.jpg Gameplay takes place across two routes: Great Western Express West Coast Main Line: Preston-Carlisle These are available as separate route Add-ons. Great Western Express {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/b20c55edd8dcbbc6722a68fd5edb611b63f2601a.jpg Gameplay on GWE represents military movements between bases in the Westcountry, Oxfordshire and Es...Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion : Releasing 29th MayMay 28, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsContinue the celebrations! The Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion is set to release on Thursday 29th May! As a special gift, Thomas has asked to be repainted for his birthday! Travel with Thomas around the West Somerset Railway in his Original Green Livery, complete with his original number 70 and white pinstripe lining. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/2972c824364abdab90a1157fe030ee06d0540082.jpg You can read further details about the pack in our previous article, including what Train Sim World content is required to play the additional Scenarios and continue the narrative. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/606a4040664ffff53dcb437d5258565cbbab3737.jpg Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion will be available from 29th May for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for $9.99/£7.99/€9.99 Join Matt and Jamie again for a release day livestream of the Thomas & Friends™️ 80th Anniversary Expansion on YouTube and Twitch. Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on Twitter/X, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Frankfurt S-Bahn: Out Now!May 20, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsFrankfurt S-Bahn: S1, S8 & S9 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/ff10bf64dbaa0e33fdd26be63ebf2cdd18c8f087.jpg Frankfurt S-Bahn cover three distinct lines as part of Frankfurt’s S-Bahn network and introduces the DB BR 430 for the first time. Additional rolling stock and plentiful layers from previous Train Sim World Add-ons also feature, making for a sprawling route with many stations and lots of traffic. The Route {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/cc82031f169bdfee2c9542c7eb5dce3e1c482bc4.jpg As the title of the Add-on suggests, there are three lines that form part of this route. These are: S1: Frankfurt to Wiesbaden via Frankfurt Höscht S8: Frankfurt to Wiesbaden via Flughafen & Mainz Hbf S9: Frankfurt to Wiesbaden Flughafen & Mainz-Kastel {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/7b7c5f5a60ba24c5892124feae632108bbd21777.jpg The route is set prior to the opening of Frankfurt Gateway Gardens, offering the chance to traverse over the original airport approach which no longer exists. ICE services running across the route from Frankfurt to Wiesbaden via Flughafen Fernbahnhof will be available for players with Train Sim World 5’s core Frankfurt – Fulda route. Flughafen Fernbahnhof mostly serves long-distance trains, which is uncommon in Germany. It has an average of one ICE every 9 minutes during peak times - equating to around 160 ICE stops every day. The addition of the long-distance airport station to the route was done so following player feedback. Additionally, to support this, the freight loop in Mainz will now also be in the route, enabling trains to enter Mainz from the north after coming from Frankfurt. The Trains DB BR 430 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/25a6d72874a3bc67085d02cb262d7a323a6d9284.jpg New to Frankfurt S-Bahn is the hard-working DB BR 430 EMU, which operates the bulk of traffic on the S1, S8 and S9 lines. This 4-car, high-capacity EMU has been in full operation on the S-Bahn Rhein-Main since their introduction a little over a decade ago. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/3cb5b3913c63ed9b76d6ae9cecc010010a213359.jpg The design is reminiscent of the DB BR 422, although with more modern fittings and tweaks befitting of a busy network such as Frankfurt. The 430s replaced the much-lamented DB BR 420 and expanded the size of the fleet to offer a total of 9 trains an hour in each direction, spread across all 3 lines, with up to 12-car formations. Audio was sourced courtesy of a recording trip and the interior is fitted with modern PIS in the passenger area and digital screens in the cab. DB BR 423 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/c1b74886c7ecae7c234b81acecd8966586c2ccb3.jpg Supplementing the BR 430 is the DB BR 423, a staple EMU for S-Bahn networks across Germany. The version included with Frankfurt S-Bahn will feature a new interior to represent the S-Bahn Rhein-Main variant, as well as some physics upgrades. The BR 423 fleet is certainly no stranger to the Wiesbaden lines, although spends a majority of its time serving other destinations, making it a key part of the scene ar...Class 86/2 Loco Add-on: Coming Soon!May 13, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/c6a36933beb14b126e3136d341a302aed3894b94.jpg Tap into classic British AC traction with BR Class 86/2 services on the West Coast Main Line. Just Trains’ latest Add-on is coming soon! The Story So Far: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/a38b72b77e5c58f0734b898dac5b108b85706a5b.jpg We've already talked a little bit about Just Trains’ first Train Sim World loco Add-on as have they in their Development Blog entries. This includes: Reveal in Week 1 of our 2024 Season of Reveals An update on developing the locomotive in the January 2025 Roadmap An update on the coaches included in the February 2025 Roadmap A look at the coach interiors in the March 2025 Roadmap Rolling Stock BR Class 86/2 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/4622673714d0a6334fb3d15c3f178528011ddb1b.jpg The Class 86 brings additional challenges to the stunning WCML: Preston - Carlisle route, as well as all-new variety in the form of British Rail’s Mk2F coaches. The Class 86 entered service in the mid-1960s after years of testing different designs to run on the newly electrified West Coast Main Line. Known originally as the AL6, it would become the first mass-produced AC loco for the new fleet with 100 examples built. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/30c2999ecbdd39822a26ac4a6f9c7665007cb888.jpg Over time, a revision to the suspension was undertaken to solve issues of rough riding and track wear, these changes resulted in what became known as the Class 86/2 subclass. Being the precursor to the Class 87, the Class 86/2, with less horsepower, was capable of 100mph which makes for a more challenging driving experience. Other differences from the 87 include the plated over headcode box, and the distinctive triple windscreen. In more recent years, both the Class 87 and Class 86 have seen some international service in Europe, predominantly in Bulgaria, where some are still used on freight trains under various operators. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/0424c7b42fb135ab55f96b95088b9fa087f7b07c.jpg Operating the Class 86 in-game will be a challenge for new and existing players on WCML Preston – Carlisle. The locomotive works in a similar way to the Class 87, with tap changer controls that require a degree of planning to manage speed limits, stops and gradients. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/1e3e7921a5232e52615ef767e4fb7409d34b3b5b.jpg Unlike the Class 87 however, the Class 86 has less power. As a result, poor timing with the power before the climb up to Shap can result in time lost, as the train builds speed slower than expected. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/72840b8cfca89800c66c70b879c2133dfe2da118.jpg The Class 86 has a fully accessible engine room (this is where the DSD isolation is located) and a detailed, weathered cab. It also comes in two liveries: BR Blue and Intercity Executive with specific details implemented on individual locomotives, such as those on ‘City of Coventry’ detailed in the March Roadmap. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/ed55b4a5d24499e850fa4e04b3ea84f774629875.jpg Included are se...May Madness 2025 Livestreams - Monday 12th May 2025May 12, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsGet ready for a week of your favourite TSW creator content, with our line-up ending today! Live Tonight: Coming Up This Week: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/56ef98341c9476da601ba12f38920a0d4e7380e8.jpg Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Train Sim World 5 Game Update - May 12thMay 12, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsHello everyone! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/db6440e3204072a542875ef8bfe240fd232bad8d.jpg Our next patch is now live and packed with improvements across multiple routes and locos, both from ourselves and our development partners. Midland Main Line has received some visual fixes and improvements, while the Class 87 on WCML Person – Carlisle now has five new livery variants (photos of which are at the bottom of the full changelog) along with a bunch of other fixes! The ICMm Koploper from Zwolle – Groningen and the Class 150 from Cardiff Commuter have both received some audio improvements, too! Take a look at some of the highlights, and if you’re in a reading mood the full changelog, below! As always, please allow up to 24 hours for it to fully reach your system. Be aware that some systems may update automatically. Highlights Midland Main Line • Added TSW5 track shadow improvements • Added steam emission back to Ratcliffe power station • Added Aircraft Obstruction lights to the thin chimney at Ratcliffe Power Station • Added ‘Stay Calm’ posters at Leicester, Derby and Nottingham stations • Implementing new water materials • Improved static stock at Beeston yard Class 158 • Added TSW5 Guard Mode • Added Dynamic gangways • Improved interior lighting Class 43 HST EMT • Improved material when wet to be consistent with the Mk3 coaches. • Improved support for Free Roam consist placement and Formation Designer. WCML Preston-Carlisle Class 87 • Added 5 new livery variations for the Class 87 o Intercity full yellow front. o Intercity full yellow front with red bufferbeam. o Heavily weathered Intercity half yellow front. o Intercity half yellow front red bufferbeam. o Intercity full yellow front wrapped around cab with black numbers and decals.​ • Updated formation and destination of 1V81 to match naming. • Added a new front loader vehicle asset to the route in the three quarries: Shap Beck, Hardendale and Shap Summit. Zwolle-Groningen • Improved draw distance of distant factory scenery models. ICMm Koploper • Wide range of audio improvements to vastly improve sounds and reported issues. o Added sun visor open/close sounds o Added a rattle that appears around 20kph & 70kph to mimic cab resonating from the traction motors o Added new deadman pedal sounds for the activated & deactivated states o Implemented new internal chopper sounds New York-Trenton • Fixed an issue where AI train alerters are all going off incorrectly. Full Changelog Core • Fixed an issue for the Training Center BR 146.2, where the front wheels and axles were clipping incorrectly on tight curves. Midland Main Line • Added Aircraft Obstruction lights to the thin chimney at Ratcliffe Power Station. • Added Stay Calm campaign posters at Leicester, Derby and Nottingham stations. • Added steam emission back to Ratcliffe power station. • Improved static stock at Beeston yard. • Improved draw distance of multiple scenery elements. • Changed Intermodal services to be player drivable with Cargo Line V...Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion - Coming SoonMay 12, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/b17cd8f67990d4fb81d0300140ee68594e776f2b.jpg Continue the story of Thomas’ visit to the West Somerset Railway with the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion coming soon to Train Sim World 5! Celebrate with a new story: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/4940a8ca79371a8c0bf8bf20d49221245788b391.jpg Sir Topham Hatt and Diesel are preparing to throw a surprise birthday celebration for Thomas, who has been given a special coat of paint! Following the events of Thomas’ first full day on the West Somerset Railway (played out in the previous Add-on), preparations are underway to celebrate Thomas’ birthday. He’s very excited for his birthday and is looking forward to the big celebration! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/8089e313876a73a49383d4f1dc46c37ead87d5ce.jpg Sir Topham Hatt has a very important job for Diesel, who has been trying to be on his best behaviour and is eager to please. Work with Diesel as he goes to collect The Troublesome Trucks filled with party supplies, but will they get up to their usual tricks? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/16b585bf025152461492b18b9441e2dab46728c4.jpg Be a really useful engine as you take passengers on Annie & Clarabel and help out when others are in need. Thomas the Tank Engine Original Green Livery {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/9d9cb64a0835ed247109b2dcd676a48f22615303.jpg As a special gift, Thomas has asked to be repainted for his birthday! Travel with Thomas around the West Somerset Railway in his Original Green Livery, complete with his original number 70 and white pinstripe lining. Thomas hasn’t been painted in these colours in a very long time and looks just like he did when he first arrived on Sodor! It only seems right that he should wear his original colours for the special day. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/ccb4e7e3b39423781a6e7bb64f2acac0c885a481.jpg As was the case before his repaint, driving with Thomas has been set up to be as intuitive and accessible as possible for everyone to enjoy. Throttle and brake controls are simplified. The adventure continues: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/68a53491b46c43033d31966f5635b0f6129cc508.jpg The 80th Anniversary Expansion continues the visit of Thomas and his friends to the West Somerset Railway with an additional 3-part narrated story. You can also use Free Roam to take Thomas in his original colours on a tour of the mainland, or even visit his original hometown of Brighton for those with the East Coastway and London - Brighton route Add-ons. Add-ons and Bundle Info {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/dc75291bf8547a1bdd6e1d47f97d2646ca1abe0c.jpg Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion will be available soon for Steam for $9.99/£7.99/€9.99 The following content is required to make use of this Gameplay Pack: Train Sim World 5 West Somerset Railway route Add-on Thomas & Friends™ Visit the West Somerset Railway Add-on If you’re new to Train Sim World, you can get all of the required content in a single Core Bundle: Train Sim World 5: Thomas & Friends™ Edit...May Madness 2025 Livestreams - Sunday 11th May 2025May 11, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsGet ready for a week of your favourite TSW creator content, starting today and lasting until May 12th, to celebrate the May Madness sales! Live Tonight: Coming Up This Week: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/56ef98341c9476da601ba12f38920a0d4e7380e8.jpg Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. May Madness 2025 Livestreams - Saturday 10th May 2025May 10, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsGet ready for a week of your favourite TSW creator content, starting today and lasting until May 12th, to celebrate the May Madness sales! Live Tonight: Coming Up This Week: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/56ef98341c9476da601ba12f38920a0d4e7380e8.jpg Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. May Madness 2025 Livestreams - Friday 9th May 2025May 9, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsGet ready for a week of your favourite TSW creator content, starting today and lasting until May 12th, to celebrate the May Madness sales! Live Tonight: Coming Up This Week: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/56ef98341c9476da601ba12f38920a0d4e7380e8.jpg Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. May Madness 2025 Livestreams - Thursday 8th May 2025May 8, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsGet ready for a week of your favourite TSW creator content, starting today and lasting until May 12th, to celebrate the May Madness sales! Live Tonight: Coming Up This Week: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/56ef98341c9476da601ba12f38920a0d4e7380e8.jpg Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Frankfurt S-Bahn: Coming Soon!May 8, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsThe Story So Far: We added this next German route Add-on to our February 2025 Roadmap. We later confirmed the route and the extent of the lines covered. This included: Reveal in the March 2025 Roadmap A tongue-in-cheek reveal of Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbahnhof for April Fools Day Further information about the route in the April 2025 Roadmap Frankfurt S-Bahn: S1, S8 & S9 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/ff10bf64dbaa0e33fdd26be63ebf2cdd18c8f087.jpg Frankfurt S-Bahn cover three distinct lines as part of Frankfurt’s S-Bahn network and introduces the DB BR 430 for the first time. Additional rolling stock and plentiful layers from previous Train Sim World Add-ons also feature, making for a sprawling route with many stations and lots of traffic. The Route {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/cc82031f169bdfee2c9542c7eb5dce3e1c482bc4.jpg The S-Bahn Rhein-Main came about in the late 1970s, when various routes out of Frankfurt were brought together as a single network. Also built and added onto the network was a connection to Frankfurt Airport, both the S-Bahn itself in 1980, and long-distance trains in 1999. Both feature in the in-game route. Over time, many additions and modifications have been made to the network to match increasing demand. In 2018, multiple lines introduced nightly operations, offering 24/7 service in and out of bustling Frankfurt. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/7b7c5f5a60ba24c5892124feae632108bbd21777.jpg As the title of the Add-on suggests, there are three lines that form part of this route. These are: S1: Frankfurt to Wiesbaden via Frankfurt Höscht S8: Frankfurt to Wiesbaden via Flughafen & Mainz Hbf S9: Frankfurt to Wiesbaden Flughafen & Mainz-Kastel The route is set prior to the opening of Frankfurt Gateway Gardens, offering the chance to traverse over the original airport approach which no longer exists. ICE services running across the route from Frankfurt to Wiesbaden via Flughafen Fernbahnhof will be available for players with Train Sim World 5’s core Frankfurt – Fulda route. Flughafen Fernbahnhof mostly serves long-distance trains, which is uncommon in Germany. It has an average of one ICE every 9 minutes during peak times - equating to around 160 ICE stops every day. The addition of the long-distance airport station to the route was done so following player feedback. Additionally, to support this, the freight loop in Mainz will now also be in the route, enabling trains to enter Mainz from the north after coming from Frankfurt. The Trains DB BR 430 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/25a6d72874a3bc67085d02cb262d7a323a6d9284.jpg New to Frankfurt S-Bahn is the hard-working DB BR 430 EMU, which operates the bulk of traffic on the S1, S8 and S9 lines. This 4-car, high-capacity EMU has been in full operation on the S-Bahn Rhein-Main since their introduction a little over a decade ago. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/3cb5b3913c63ed9b76d6ae9cecc010010a213359.jpg The design is reminiscent of the DB BR 422, although with more modern fittings and tweaks befitting of...May Madness 2025 Livestreams - Wednesday 7th May 2025May 7, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsGet ready for a week of your favourite TSW creator content, starting today and lasting until May 12th, to celebrate the May Madness sales! Live Tonight: Coming Up This Week: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/56ef98341c9476da601ba12f38920a0d4e7380e8.jpg Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. May Madness Sale On Steam!May 6, 2025 - Community Announcements6th - 13th May 2025 on the Steam Store It's total MAY-hem on Steam, with a screen-full of blockbuster content on sale for Train Sim World. Reels of railway content! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/7b634a80a22f18cd565e89dbda10ac6405a0e146.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/a5220d5d27b9292f23b933f73aa0b3c6c2a62192.jpg Whatever your preferred genre of railway content there are savings to be had including first-time discounts on new routes in Train Sim World 5. Head back to the days of British Railway Romance with 50% off Peak Forest Railway. Take a steam-filled adventure with freight and passenger services from Ambergate through to Chinley or along the branch line to Buxton using a fleet of 4F, 8F and Jubilee locomotives. Hit Hollywood and buzz of downtown LA with 50% off Antelope Valley Line, adding Route Hopping to Train Sim World 5's San Bernardino Line and big, bold American diesel power to your collection. For a retro 1980s experience, Just Trains West Coast Main Line: Preston - Carlisle is 10% off ahead of their first loco Add-on release with the Class 86. There's something sci-fi about the deep hum of a British electric locomotive along the longest UK route ever to come to Train Sim World. Get stuck into the grit of the Welsh urban nightlife with local branch line commuter services and ageing DMUs. Cardiff City Network is 20% off! Embark on a special journey as Thomas the Tank Engine makes his debut in Train Sim World 5! Get a first-time discount on Steam with 20% off both the Thomas & Friends™ Visit the West Somerset Railway Add-on and Train Sim World 5: Thomas & Friends™ Edition. Save 80% on TSW Compatible Content {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/462973561000419ff9c23468a7ca4dc76dd5224a.jpg Last month Steam players with Köln - Aachen received the long-awaited timetable update bringing the total service count (with all content featured) up to around 4,000 services! If you've yet to play this fan favourite and have some of the other Add-ons in your collection, you can now get 80% off this route Add-on. There's also a Complete My Collection Köln - Aachen Timetable Bundle which allows you to add any outstanding content to either make use of separately or as part of the timetable update. Prefer US or UK content? There's still a huge 80% off Sherman Hill and Birmingham Cross-City. BR194 / E94 Content {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/f3b9d61a50e574b497ed87129f42bbd45a633394.jpg If you follow the Train Sim World Roadmap, you'll know that TSG are working on their BR194 & E94 loco Add-on. This Add-on will bring a new 1984 timetable to Linke Rheinstrecke (75% off), utilising layers from the DB BR 218 (10% off) and adds railtour services and Scenarios to Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn (20% off). Cargo Line Collection {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/7cad9c45574ff94f523a4ec0bcd3d610f5fc3bc8.jpg Skyhook Games also recent released the third Add-on in their Cargo Line series. If you haven't yet enjoyed the additional gameplay from their previous Volumes, you can now get 50% off Volume ...Train Sim World 5 Roadmap - May 2025May 6, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/1723c95380e8a61ba847d3399c1224d93cf32137.jpg TL;DR (too long; didn’t read) Summary Content Up Ahead New Screenshots for Frankfurt S-bahn: S1, S8 & S9 Third Party Partners Cargo Line Vol.4 – Military from Skyhook Games BR194 and E94 Railtour Pack from TSG DB BR 420 from TSG Manchester Airport Commuter from Alan Thomson Simulation BR Class 86/2 & Mk2F Coaches from Just Trains TfW BR Class 142 'Pacer' DMU from Just Trains Santa Fe Gameplay Pack Images from High Iron Simulations Introducing Grump Dog Games – A New Third-Party Developer Patches and Updates Train Sim World 5 April Patches Train Sim World 5 Upcoming Updates Köln-Aachen Timetable Update for Additional Platforms Community Corner May Monthly Mastery Challenges – Live Now TSW Tycoon – New Pets, Tasks & Livery Painting Update! The Train Sim World Roadmap New Screenshots for Frankfurt S-bahn: S1, S8 & S9 We're getting closer to the release of Frankfurt S-bahn, our next add-on to TSW, representing the S1, S8 and S9 lines of the S-Bahn Rhein-Main network, and covering over 80 km and a total of 26 stations between Frankfurt am Main Hbf, including the underground (tief) platforms, to Wiesbaden Hbf. You'll be able to explore a huge range of gameplay, and the chance to traverse over the original airport approach which no longer exists. The S1 line will head directly west out of Frankfurt, calling at suburban locations in the outskirts of the city and running north of the Main river. S8 and S9 lines head south to serve Frankfurt Airport’s Regional station, before stopping at all stations on the Mainbahn, south of the Main. The Frankfurt Airport Long Distance station will also open up new types of gameplay, being able to drive ICE3, ICE1, ICE-T, IC and S-bahn services. As a reminder for the rolling stock included: New DB BR 430, operating the bulk of traffic on the S1, S8 and S9 lines. Updated DB BR 423, with physics upgrades and a new interior to represent the S-Bahn Rhein-Main variant. Included DB BR 143 and Dosto combination, which runs RB services out of Wiesbaden All other services which call at Fernbahnhof will be additional layers. We'll be sharing a Frankfurt S-bahn's deep dive article very soon, where we'll cover all of the specific timetable layering details, but just as a teaser - get ready for a gameplay-packed experience, as the full timetable is coming in at 1000+ playable services included! Whilst you wait, enjoy the latest selection of new Frankfurt S-bahn screenshots! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/69c70f5d96da7190148cb3ca9e09ad4f9758d35f.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/bc9971fd9d31fa97746f1128ed26f6f502fcb984.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/a1335407a9962a3e65d81a8f8c57a7cd13311689.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/c69ce69de7f4ef9e13c0612c9ce96ac6729e40ca.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/d5c8b6e43d97691acbef71a037c8471a45355ef3.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/eab3a5bf8d40743248b92b3df5ad684e9a68eb29.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/7e4babda78fe712750547921d3c9642...Cargo Line Vol.3 - Intermodal: Out NowMay 1, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsCargo Line Volume 3 continues Skyhook Games’ series of freight-themed gameplay packs that add different freight wagons to formations and more gameplay to selected Train Sim World routes. Cargo Line Volume 3: Intermodal FCA Intermodal Spine Wagon {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/b18f71184be016c43ef68f03882da0c48f5c0d1c.jpg This Add-on introduces the FCA Intermodal Spine Wagon to Train Sim World, as well as the 20ft container. The 40ft container and DB Cargo variant of the Class 66 seen in previous releases also form part of the pack. The wagon consists of a main spine with multiple container locking points between two wheeled bogies. Conventional draw gear and buffers are located at one end, with a permanent connecting bar at the other for linking with a twin. These wagons feature dynamic container load so that no two trains are the same (in-game, some wagons in formations have been preselected not to be loaded). Timetable, Scenarios and Gameplay {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/b3805c814c26e70460e9d8c684605ac9325c2591.jpg Gameplay takes place across two routes: West Coast Main Line: London Euston-Milton Keynes + 3x Scenarios and 21 services East Coast Main Line: Peterborough-Doncaster + 3x Scenarios and 12 services Note: these services are substitutions, whereby FCA wagon Intermodal trains run in place of the native Intermodal trains seen on these routes. WCML: London Euston – Milton Keynes is included in Train Sim World 5: Standard, Deluxe and Special Editions. East Coast Main Line is available as a separate route Add-on. Creators Club Tools {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/ecda2bb4e825502a62a856168d85ac224b4bbe10.jpg Both the FCA Intermodal Spine Wagon and Class 66 are supported in Livery Designer and Formation Designer, including both full and empty wagons. The Class 66 also has Raildriver support. A multitude of formation lengths are available to spawn in Free Roam and select in Scenario Planner. Train Sim World 5: Cargo Line Vol.3: Intermodal is out now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for £9.99/€11.99/$14.99 *UK pricing is £9.49 on the PlayStation Store Cargo Line Bundle {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/bac5a3f3653142ff7566d712d1eb4e3c4cfe895b.png On Steam, players new to the Cargo Line series will be able to make use of the new Train Sim World 5: Cargo Line Collection Bundle. This bundle features: Midland Main Line Cargo Line Vol.1: Petroleum Cargo Line Vol.2: Aggregates Cargo Line Vol.3: Intermodal Further down the tracks... Cargo Line Vol.4: Military {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157374/fff9c46f87df2d2c2b480a85a75d8987ef876120.jpg Followers of the Train Sim World Roadmap will know that Skyhook Games are working on Volume 4: Military! We’ll be sharing more news about this soon. Steam social links for articles: Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and TikTok.Train Sim World 5 Game Update - April 28thApr 28, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsHello everyone! Our next update is now live, bringing a range of improvements across several routes. Starting with our major highlight; the Koln – Achen timetable update on Steam. This update adds new services and layers, and boosts the timetable from 552 to 4000 services, 600 of which are playable! We’ve made further fixes to Zwolle Groningen, including fixing multiple floating objects around the route (get down from there, sign!) and scenery improvements. We also have several updates for a range of other Train Sim World add-ons. As always, please allow up to 24 hours for it to fully reach your system. Be aware that some systems may update automatically. Highlights: Koln – Aachen (Steam Players Only) • Added the free timetable update for Koln – Aachen, increasing the total service count from 552 to over 4000 (around 600 of which are playable) with the relevant add-ons. • Added ICE T to appear as an AI train on the route. Zwolle – Groningen • Fixed an issue where SNG units couldn't be uncoupled from each other. • Fixed multiple floating objects across the route. • Fixed an issue causing the overspeed 3 bell warning to play during emergency braking when using ATB on any Dutch loco. Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn: Mannheim – Kaiserslautern • Added more foliage on the disused track at Schifferstadt. • Added a missing overhead line at Schifferstadt. • Added the missing Baroque Palace for Mannheim University. Full Changelog: Koln – Aachen (Steam) • Added the free timetable update for Koln – Aachen, increasing the total service count from 552 to over 4000 (around 600 of which are playable) with the relevant add-ons. • Added PIS to the BR 442 and BR 425 services. This will require relevant add-ons. • Added ICE T to appear as an AI train on the route. • Added 28 new freight trains to work with relevant add-ons. • Various localization improvements. DB ICE 3 • Fixed a texture issue that was incorrectly appearing on the gauge. Zwolle – Groningen • Added missing overhead lines between Zwolle and Meppel. • Added a small distance to the route length of signal 671 to address the speed indication error on signal 424. • Adjusted the intensity of the light sources on the pillar at Meppel station. • Fixed a visual issue causing snow to look low res during the Groningen Hero scenario. • Fixed the text on the Groningen Europapark sign, which used to display 'Groningen Europapark Europapark'. • Fixed multiple floating objects across the route. • Fixed an issue causing the overspeed 3 bell warning to play during emergency braking when using ATB on any Dutch loco. • Removed the random black square from Zwolle. ICMm Koploper • Replaced internal emergency brake hiss with the new ICMm3 recordings. • Added brake magnet rub sounds. • Fixed looping for the ATB overspeed and deadman alarms. SNG Sprinter • Fixed an issue where SNG units couldn't be uncoupled from each other. Thomas & Friends™ • Fixed an issue causing the camera to lock on the ‘Thomas Arrival’ scenario. • Fixed an issue...

Meta