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TS Classic Update!May 19, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsTrain Simulator Classic, the ultimate railway hobby, returns with a new core package in 2025, featuring three iconic routes from the wide world of railways. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/bb7ba1767ef894325b29acae2f3b15be2222bf6c.jpg In this article, we outline the offering in 2025 and answer questions about the present and the future of our much-loved, longest-running train simulation title. We also announce a new country coming to TSC in the form of a future route Add-on! Read on to find out more. Train Simulator Classic, the ultimate railway hobby, returns with a new core package in 2025, featuring three iconic routes from the wide world of railways. In this article, we outline the offering in 2025 and answer questions about the present and the future of our much-loved, longest-running train simulation title. We also announce a new country coming to TSC in the form of a future route Add-on! Read on to find out more. The release last year was called ‘Train Simulator Classic 2024’. This year, it is simply ‘Train Simulator Classic’. Why the change? The ‘Classic’ label was introduced a couple of years ago, and reflects the status of TSC as our original, long-standing train sim, which offers a different experience and a different appeal to Train Sim World. 2024 was a landmark year, combining a number of updates to the core code, as well as being the 15th anniversary of Train Simulator, which launched in 2009 as RailWorks. This year, we are reverting back to the simple ‘Classic’ naming for the longer term – though we may still offer alternative editions to go alongside ‘Classic’. What does that mean for the core game? We are sticking with the current version of the game code. We did a lot of work on the core last time, and we feel it is now stable for the majority of players. To make any further code changes would again take us along a path of potential disruption for players and for developers, and it doesn’t seem warranted or fair to do that at this point. What is different about TS Classic this time around? What makes it interesting for players or would-be players? A major difference this time is the inclusion of Partner Developer route and loco content within the core package. Like many games, TSC has included components developed by external creators many times over the years, right back to the days of RailWorks in 2009. This year’s version is unusual in that it features two complete routes, with locos, entirely conceived developed and by third party developers. So, what will be included in TSC, and why will third-party routes form part of it? In keeping with the ‘Classic’ theme, TSC will feature three routes from our traditional TSC heartlands – the UK, the USA and Germany. Our very own Chatham Main Line: London Victoria & Blackfriars – Dover & Ramsgate is all about commuter services, with a lengthy track map and plenty to do. On the other hand, Norfolk Southern Saluda Grade by High Iron Simulations puts you in charge of heavy freight trains tacklin...CR400AF Available now!Apr 4, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/cef423e29776d2cbb687105e7e9015575f146315.jpg An example of the latest state of the art in high-speed passenger transit, the CR400AF has arrived for Train simulator Classic. The CR400AF is built in China by CRRC, and has been operational on the Chinese network since 2016. The unit runs at up to 400 km/h on some services, and utilises a suite of advanced systems to control train speed, braking performance and more. Brought to Train Simulator Classic by Just Trains, the CR400AF includes scenarios for both the Guiguang High Speed Railway and South West China High Speed Railway routes, both available separately on Steam. So, if you feel the need for speed, check out the CR400AF on Steam now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2956110/Train_Simulator_CR400AF_Loco_AddOn/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/d375ea43af6f65349aaeb6ff2e3a24310ee06869.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/1c5d1334a9e9e06819dcc3814c5dd95684d66744.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/5e93680680b2e60afaf1a93b0c6867d44d0b8ac9.jpgOut Now! Chatham Main Line : London - Ramsgate & Dover Priory Scenario Pack 01Feb 27, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsFrom the capital to the coast! It’s time to get the people moving, as you take control of a selection of passenger services through one of Southeast England’s busy commuter belts. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/f8d2eac2d22f4f32f8cd34b81ae44650526c0f42.jpg Chatham Main Line: London -Ramsgate & Dover Priory Scenario Pack 01 brings 10 realistic new Career Scenarios to the Chatham Main Line: London -Ramsgate & Dover Priory route in Train Simulator Classic. This new scenario pack, created by developers Bouncing Mad Studios, puts you right in the middle of the action, with peak and off-peak passenger services, weekend engineering works and empty-stock moves. Bouncing Mad Studios may be a new name to many of you, but they have many years of experience in creating content for TS Classic, as well as a keen interest and knowledge of train movements on the real line. The pack features a variety of realistic tasks to keep you busy, many based on real-life timetables from within the past decade. The Chatham Main Line: London -Ramsgate & Dover Priory Scenario Pack 01 is available on Steam now! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/a88ec365191bda4c0624a8612ad633ebd0fc8942.jpg Note: some included scenarios also require the Class 700 Thameslink. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2956100/TS_Marketplace_Chatham_Main_Line__London_to_Ramsgate_and_Dover_Priory_Scenario_Pack_01/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1717657/Train_Simulator_Chatham_Main_Line_London_Victoria__Blackfriars__Dover__Ramsgate_Route_AddOn/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1804515/Train_Simulator_Thameslink_BR_Class_700_EMU_AddOn/ Ts Classic Bargains In The Festival Of Rail!Feb 6, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/c4815676901a9f22aebba9f4bcbf2b72b7751ea6.jpg WELCOME to the Festival of Rail! Come and take a look at the latest releases for Train Simulator Classic, and check out the discounts on some highly-wishlisted add-ons. Visit the Festival of Rail sale on Steam here : https://store.steampowered.com/sale/FestivalOfRail2025 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2955980/Train_Simulator_DB_BR143_v2/?curator_clanid=958135#app_reviews_hash https://store.steampowered.com/app/1012102/Train_Simulator_Gotthardbahn_Alpine_Classic_Erstfeld__Bellinzona_Route_AddOn/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2956030/Train_Simulator_Bozeman_Pass_Livingston__Three_Forks__Trident/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2662520/Train_Simulator_EA692/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1869399/Train_Simulator_DSPP_Mogul_Steam_Loco_AddOn/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/325a9c20346502e7249225ac9bb087f78cdd88b5.png Beyond the Sale, we'll be showcasing some of the latest and favourite routes from Train Sim World on YouTube and Twitch with the RFTV Team! Now Available: The Pipestone Pass: Three Forks – Butte RouteJan 30, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/253e581fbc45505ac5c4cd5f3f9f1cbb74603b83.jpg Milepost Simulations now brings the famed Milwaukee Road’s crossing of the Montana Rockies to Train Simulator Classic – with the superb Pipestone Pass: Three Forks – Butte route! Three legendary American railroads, the Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Milwaukee Road, crossed the Rockies of Montana to link the Upper Midwest and the Pacific Northwest by rail – and now the Milwaukee Road’s legendary electrified Rocky Mountain Division crossing of the Rockies comes to Train Simulator Classic with the Pipestone Pass: Three Forks – Butte route! Created by accomplished developer Milepost Simulations, the Pipestone Pass: Three Forks – Butte route extends from Three Forks, Montana, across the Rockies via Pipestone Pass and west to Butte, Montana, a distance of 70 route miles. Utilizing lengthy grades of up to 2 percent, high trestles, and numerous tunnels, the line crossed the U.S. Continental Divide at an elevation of 6,347 feet above sea level. Born in 1874, the much-admired Milwaukee Road (formally, the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad) in the early 20th century boldly pursued its “Pacific Extension,” an initiative to stretch westward from the Upper Midwest to the Pacific Northwest. Between 1905 and 1915, at a cost of $60 million, the “MILW” extended its rails westward through South Dakota, Montana, and Idaho to Washington State. The extension included crossing five mountain passes, among which was Pipestone Pass and its high elevation crossing of the Continental Divide. To power its trains in this remote and daunting mountain territory, the Milwaukee Road chose to electrify significant portions of its route in the Rockies, Bitterroot, and Cascade Mountains, including the 440 miles of railroad between Harlowton, Montana and Avery, Idaho. To toil under the wood-pole catenary of its new extension, the Milwaukee Road in 1915-16 acquired 42 burly double-unit General Electric boxcab electric motors rated at 3,340 horsepower. Truly built for the ages, the big electrics would toil for well more than a half-century, with the last of these potent GE electrics remaining in service into the 1970s (the Milwaukee Pacific Extension itself closed in 1980). The Pipestone Pass: Three Forks – Butte route for Train Simulator Classic features: The Milwaukee Road’s tough and memorable Rocky Mountain Division crossing of Pipestone Pass and the Continental Divide. The heart of the pass extends from Piedmont to Butte with a ruling grade of 2 percent westbound and 1.7 percent eastbound. Milwaukee Road’s distinctive General Electric boxcab electric motors constructed in 1915-16 in three lash-up configurations (EF1, EF2, and EF5) and two (unbranded) Milwaukee liveries typical of the 1950s and 1960s. The versatile Electro-Motive GP9 diesel road-switcher in Milwaukee (unbranded) and Northern Pacific liveries. A variety of period-authentic freight equipment, including the Milwaukee Road’s distinctiv...Classic Electric Power Comes To DarmstadtJan 17, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/bb2ec57964c853f02dae728a8eeb4e4242bfbe46.jpg Out now on Steam! The DB BR143 V.2 loco packs high detail and realistic passenger operations on the Frankfurt – Koblenz route. Development of the BR143 began in the mid-1970s as a response to rising fuel prices. It began operating across the network in the early-1980s and quickly proved its worth, with production not ending until 1994. The type survive on the main line to this day, having taken on numerous different roles over its lifetime, including hauling RE (Regional Express) trains. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/726d1b54472b07003e1eef74a1e35d5ba4943301.jpg Thanks to developer VirtualRailroads, this new and highly detailed recreation of the BR143 is now available on Steam, with a set of realistic scenarios for the Frankfurt Koblenz route. This is a Pro Range loco, meaning it features a more detailed level of simulation, including cold starting and setting up the ZWS and ZDS modes. The DB BR143 V.2 is available on Steam now. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2955980/Train_Simulator_DB_BR143_v2/?curator_clanid=958135 TSC Steam Autumn Sale, Now On!Nov 27, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsLeaves are falling and temperatures are dropping this Autumn, so get ready with Train Simulator Classic and loads of deals on route and loco Add-ons! https://store.steampowered.com/dlc/24010/Train_Simulator_Classic_2024/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/1f12e5340590926642fdaeec8fea54fbd9e3be27.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/c3eeb329bc894fc6af0671bbf7d536b9c24e0e6e.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/b5b18b190fd96ff56b7b2dcc5d4e0f4997e26265.jpg Dovetail Games titles on Sale You can also get big savings on other Dovetail Games titles, including: City Transport Simulator: Tram Train Sim World 5 and Add-ons (see separate article) Bassmaster Fishing Stay up to date with everything Train Simulator Classic by joining us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.Rail Subscription - Summer UpdateJul 31, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/060c478505c20d191660bd6b0092a5d2afb83026.jpg Today we’ve updated the Train Simulator Classic: Rail Subscription. With this Summer update five new locomotive packs join the subscription ready to use for heritage tours or classic services on your favourite routes. All new arrivals are listed below. Existing subscribers can access these along with all of the other DLC in the Rail Subscription. Find out more over on the store page. Alongside these DLC additions we’ve also updated the pricing, increasing the discount for anyone who wants to subscribe for 6 months to include a –17% discount. LNER/BR Class A1 ‘Tornado’ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/02542113c93f726c1cd153845e07e07a59d325e1.jpg The world-famous A1 Tornado is a favourite of train fans around the world. Designed by Arthur H Peppercorn, of the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER). They were the last in a line of famous express passenger steam locomotives for the East Coast Main Line. Drive the ‘Tornado’ along the East Coast Main Line: London – Peterborough, or take it on a tour around the UK on routes like North Wales Coast Line or Fife Circle Line. BR Blue Pack {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/1f9eec9ef38ed33a07012e3a8248427ceed7cb6a.jpg The classic Rail Blue livery of British Rail from the 1960s typified the heyday of diesel traction across the UK’s railway network. This pack includes five such locomotives ready for operation. The BR Class 03 small shunter, the BR Class 25 ‘Rat’, BR Class 31, BR Class 37 ‘Tractor’, and the Cravens BR Class 105. These frequently appear at heritage days across the UK and you can now run them on your routes with the Rail Subscription. This pack comes with additional scenarios for Weardale & Teesdale route, also included with the Rail Subscription. Norfolk Southern Heritage SD70ACes {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/c23e6bee55c52f190f62861f067dcb48602ccc84.jpg Drive the iconic high powered SD70ACe in ‘fallen flag’ liveries from Norfolk Southern. Originally unveiled in 2012 these liveries celebrate some of the railroad companies who were consolidated into Norfolk Southern. Featured liveries include Erie Railroad, Penn Central, Wabash Railroad, Illinois Terminal and more. There are 11 in total ready to take out for railfans to enjoy around your US routes. Union Pacific Heritage SD70ACes {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/051ceee8862db5d39b553ddd254e4803a210f771.png Also added to the Rail Subscription are more SD70ACe ‘fallen flag’ liveries, this time from Union Pacific. During the mid-2000's Union Pacific re-painted six of its SD70ACe units in to celebrate old rail roads companies. This includes the Denver & Rio Grande Western with its striking mountain livery, the Missouri-Kansas-Texas with the red ‘Katy’ livery and more. Use these units for nostalgic freight runs on routes like Sherman Hill, or take them out on the rails for enthusiasts to enjoy. DB BR 86 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/6ab2e1d8423d299a4477fe06e06aaa405e27f906.jpg Experience the thrill of controlling...Summer Encore Sale Now On!Jul 12, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/8218918c6d487e415e3feea733cc52cc3d7a666d.jpg Missed out on a bargain in the Steam Summer Sale? This week you can get up to 70% off selected add-ons in our Summer Encore event. Head over to the Encore Event Page to browse offers, sale ends 18 July! Mittenwaldbahn (-70%) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/af594babc0a462a79c3e4cd82904eb90ecf44ff3.jpg This railway line has carved its way through the Alpine landscape of western Austria for over a century, providing generations with a vital link from Innsbruck, through the mountains and into Germany’s Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Experience the wonder, beauty, and challenging nature of this scenic line in Train Simulator Classic. Other routes at –70% are Northeast Corridor: New York – Philadelphia and the Sheerness Branch Extension. https://store.steampowered.com/app/448192/ Norfolk Southern Coal District (-50%) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/ae7a9e1ef7114c518421badcc86352d5cc4c2ff5.jpg The beautifully rural Mon Line running through the heart of Pennsylvania springs to life in this route for Train Simulator, complete with mile-long coal trains and distinctive street running. The route includes working coal facilities at Bailey Mine and Emerald Mine, where you can load up with coal before heading off under the power of the 4,400 horsepower ES44AC diesel locomotive. Other US routes on offer include LIRR (-50%), Salt Lake City (-60%), and more. https://store.steampowered.com/app/258654/ Riviera Line In The Fifties (-50%) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/58c5223bc249158882292c13278f2332dc937608.jpg Enjoy historic British steam with this popular Exeter – Kingswear route. Riviera Line In The Fifties features a mix of mainline traffic, branch line facilities, stock shunting, holiday services and more. Included with the route are six classic steam locomotives like the 4073 Castle Class and 6000 King Class. If you’re looking for more British steam traction in the sale check out the Somerset & Dorset Railway which is also –50% off. https://store.steampowered.com/app/325960/ Frankfurt – Koblenz (-50%) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/00929f4f30273afe26b964f62c0a1fc2e1af0101.jpg Famed for its natural beauty and historical importance, the picturesque Linke Rheinstrecke and Mainbahn come together as one in Train Simulator’s Frankfurt – Koblenz route. The lines are served by a mix of regional and intercity traffic, with the route featuring a wide array of locomotives to cover these services. There are six in total including the DB BR 429.1 FLIRT 3 SÜWEX and DB BR 411 ICE T. If you’re looking for more high-speed action check out Munich - Augsburg or Frankfurt High Speed, both –50% off in the sale. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1267507/ You can find all of these and many more discounted on the Steam Store until 18 July. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/8218918c6d487e415e3feea733cc52cc3d7a666d.jpgSteam Summer Sale Now On!Jun 27, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsThe Steam Summer Sale has arrived, and with it discounts across hundreds of add-ons for Train Simulator Classic. With offers available across multiple regions, eras and traction types. Find something new for your collection on the Steam Store, and read on for some recommendations. Train Simulator Classic 2024 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/e52cbeb40488ba1f69e13f967ed1bb3f29215a9d.png Discounted for the first time in this sale, Train Simulator Classic 2024 is one of our biggest route collections to date. Journey to five countries and take a tour of over 450 km of rails. Explore the picturesque North Wales Coast Line in the UK. Travel through the Saxony countryside in Germany with Riesa – Dresden. Head to the USA capital and ride the bustling Northeast Corridor. Race through breathtaking scenery in France with Marseille - Avignon. And discover the stunning Alpine landscape of Austria with Mittenwaldbahn. Train Simulator Classic 2024 (-20%) Big Discounts {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/fd155e06b98e0774340dec5416f1403d7e3a71b4.jpg Get -80% off these popular routes. Board the DB BR 426 EMU and explore one of Germany's oldest railway lines with the beautiful and picturesque Munich – Garmisch-Partenkirchen route. Take on the bustling and scenic Hudson Line with an array or locos and rolling stock giving you everything you need to run freight and passenger services. Experience the pinnacle of high-speed travel in the UK with WCML South, featuring the BR Class 390 Pendolino (pictured). WCML South: London Euston - Birmingham (-80%) Hudson Line: New York – Croton-Harmon (-80%) Munich - Garmisch-Partenkirchen (-80%) Popular Routes {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/648460eae1f6dafb8ffcb49b9dd08b387954b4ca.jpg If you're looking for a new route to master why not check out some of the currently most-played routes by Train Simulator Classic railfans. Travel around the capital of Germany in style with a detailed recreation of Ringbahn Berlin Circle from VirtualTracks (pictured). Explore the historic and remarkable Boston & Albany from G-TraX running passenger and freight services on a famous American railroad. Or experience the scenic diverse landscapes of Scotland with Glasgow to Dunblane and Alloa from Thomson Interactive. Glasgow to Dunblane and Alloa (-40%) Ringbahn Berlin Circle (-10%) Boston & Albany: Boston - Springfield (-35%) Iconic Locomotives {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/e21b46df77539374d89c2b6bbc951a443f22ced6.jpg Learn a new electric, diesel or steam machine this Summer with discounts on a wide range of locomotives. Why not learn a new US locomotive for Independence Day? Return to the glorious age of steam railroading with Machine Rail’s extraordinary Western Maryland H-9 class 2-8-0. Take control of the U25B 'U-Boat', one of the most significant diesel locomotives in North American railroading history. Or climb into the cab of the iconic Amtrak AEM-7 electric (pictured), a powerhouse locomotive that served US railroads for three decades. Western Maryland H-9 Class (-30%) ...Train Simulator 15th Anniversary!Jun 10, 2024 - Community Announcements15 years ago on 12 June 2009, RailWorks launched on PC marking the start of what would become an epic journey for the simulator and Dovetail Games. A decade and a half later this has grown into Train Simulator Classic, which is played by railfans the world over in 130+ countries! Today the simulator features a wide range of experiences from modern to historic with over 700 add-ons available allowing you to customise your hobby and over 25,000 Workshop creations. You’ve been busy! In honour of this momentous occasion, we’re running a 15th Anniversary celebration this week at Dovetail Games. Read on to find out more about what’s happening. Free Route As a thanks to all of our players we’re inviting you to pay a virtual visit to the Dovetail Games HQ this week as the Chatham Main Line: London Victoria & Blackfriars - Dover & Ramsgate route becomes free to download and keep on the Steam Store. This picturesque UK route allows you to explore the Kent coast with the BR Class 395, BR Class 465, and BR Class 375. This route is free on the Steam Store for one week only, so make sure you add to your Library before Monday 17 June. Download Now Anniversary Sale As part of our 15th Anniversary celebrations we’ve selected some popular Dovetail Games add-ons from the past 15 years to feature in an special sale. Get big discounts on routes like Peninsula Corridor (-80%), take a step back to the start of Train Simulator including Ruhr-Sieg (-50%), try something new with the Explorer Collection like South London Network (-50%), or learn a legendary UK steam loco like the Castle Class (-60%). You can browse offers over on the Anniversary event page. Browse Offers Music Release The iconic Train Simulator menu music made a return last month with Train Simulator Classic 2024, and this week we’re releasing a modern rework of the famous menu music that has been created by our resident composer Benjamin Symons for the 15th Anniversary. This moving piece is available to stream now across Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and more. You can also listen to this piece in our 15th Anniversary music video above showing memorable clips from our launch trailer across the past 15 years! Listen Now (External Link) Anniversary Stream On Wednesday join us on Railfan TV for a special Train Simulator 15th Anniversary stream. This will feature Matt and Jamie playing some of our favourite routes and two guest stars from the community. We’ll also be announcing a competition giveaway during the stream, so make sure you don‘t miss out! Tune in on 12 June on YouTube from 2PM EDT / 6PM UTC / 7PM BST / 8PM CEST. Watch Live (External Link) Thanks to all of our players and developers for all of your amazing support over the past 15 years! What have been your favourite memories from Train Simulator so far? Let us know in the comments. May Round-UpMay 31, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/e52cbeb40488ba1f69e13f967ed1bb3f29215a9d.png May has been a busy month for Train Simulator! We’ve updated the core game, released a new routes collection, launched our Rail Subscription and more! Train Simulator Classic The core simulator has been updated this month with a free patch. This includes performance improvements, updates to tools, new command line options, as well as a range of fixes and updates to improve your experience with the simulator. Full patch notes. You should already have this update, if not make sure you turn on automatic updates on Steam. Note, with this release the Public Beta is now closed. It will re-open in the coming months as we begin our next phase of work on Train Simulator Classic. New Arrivals Released on the Steam Store this month... Train Simulator Classic 2024 A new routes collection featuring five countries! Discover Austrian mountains on Mittenwaldbahn. Travel at high-speed through French countryside with LGV Marseille Avignon. Explore Saxony countryside in Germany with Riesa – Dresden. Take on the challenge of a busy American commuter line with NEC Washington DC. And journey on the picturseque North Wales Coast Line. A Deluxe Edition also includes an exclusive 15th Anniversary scenario pack and additional locos. https://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/ Rail Subscription Get more out of Train Simulator Classic 2024 with the optional Rail Subscription. The perfect way to get started with the ultimate railway hobby, this includes the base game and 39 DLC covering a wide range of experiences from modern to historic. Explore 1,400+ miles of track, take on 200+ challenging scenarios and master 100+ locomotives. Hundreds of hours of gameplay await. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2939280/ Payerbach - Wien Hbf Explore the east side of Austria with this route from RSSLO. Start at bustling capital Wien Hbf and pass through urban neighbourhoods glimpsing the architecture of the city before heading out into the scenic countryside. Pass forests, rivers and quaint villages. Notable stops include Mödling at the entrance to the Brühl Valley, Wiener Neustadt which is famous for one of the world’s oldest military academies, and the popular railfan town of Gloggnitz set in breathtaking mountain scenery. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2662470/ Stevens Pass Scenario Pack 2 Experience challenging Stevens Pass railroading during the remarkable and memorable era of the Burlington Northern with this new pack from High Iron Simulations. With this pack you will control five diverse types of BN EMD and GE diesel locomotives running intermodal, manifest freight, unit train, local, and switching operations across ten Career Scenarios. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2662510/ ÖBB 4748 Take control of this modern electric multiple unit from RSSLO. Created in 2022, as an update to the 4744/4746, the ÖBB 4748 ‘Cityjet’ EMU can carry more passengers than its predecessors, featuring a four-car set up. Wide...Train Simulator Classic 2024 - Out Now!May 21, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsTrain Simulator Classic 2024 is out now, read on for a breakdown of everything you need to know for launch day... Train Simulator Classic Free Update Free to all players, the Train Simulator Classic patch is available now. This includes performance improvements, updates to tools, new command line options, as well as a range of fixes and updates to improve your experience with the simulator. Make sure you automatic updates switched on in Steam to get this update. Read the full patch notes. 2024 Routes Refresh Journey to five countries and take a tour of over 450 km of rails. Train Simulator Classic 2024 includes five authentic routes with 12 locomotives to experience. Discover the stunning Alpine landscape of Austria aboard the ÖBB 2016 with Mittenwaldbahn. Race in breathtaking French scenery, across viaducts, through tunnels and past French countryside with the TGV Duplex on LGV Marseille Avignon. Experience a multitude of German operations set in the Saxony countryside with Riesa – Dresden. Take to the rails of the historic and picturesque North Wales Coast Line aboard the Avanti BR Class 221 'Super Voyager'. And take on the challenge of the bustling crown jewel of American railroading with NEC Washinton DC. Exclusive Deluxe Edition {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/aae98e426f67fb063ee4050aa8bb45ff80266a26.jpg The Deluxe Edition of Train Simulator Classic 2024 also includes an exclusive scenario pack created for the 15th Anniversary. Celebrate 15 years of the simulation with new scenarios on the five above routes and three additional iconic locomotives. The futuristic looking Pennsylvania Railroad Class GG1 with its striking art deco shell, the DB BR 411 'ICE-T' high-speed EMU and the British steam legend LNER Peppercorn Class A2 'Blue Peter'. All New Rail Subscription Also launched today, a new way to play! The optional Rail Subscription is the perfect way to get started with Train Simulator Classic. The subscription includes the base game and 39 DLC add-ons covering a wide range of experiences from modern to historic. With this you will be able to explore 1,400+ miles of track, take on 200+ challenging scenarios and master 100+ locomotives. The content included has a value of over £500 and features hundreds of hours of gameplay. Subscribe on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/Patch Notes for Train Simulator Classic Update – May 21st, 2024May 21, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsTrain Simulator Classic 2024 is due to launch today at 6PM BST, and with this the free update to core! Make sure you have automatic updates switched on to get this when it launches. Make a cup of tea and read through the patch notes below... Patch Notes for Train Simulator Classic Update – May 21st, 2024 Updated main menu. We have completed work to upgrade several tools to 64-bit and to support 64-bit addressing. 64-bit binaries have been added for the Blueprint Editor 2 and associated command line tools ConvertToGEO, ConvertToTG and Serz. These 64-bit tools have a “64” suffix to distinguish them from the 32-bit versions. The 64-bit Blueprint Editor 2 is contained within a Tools/x64 subfolder. These tools are currently considered experimental and feedback on their functionality is requested. Note that on first run of the 64-bit Blueprint Editor, the user should set the RailWorks Folder correctly by using the Tools > Options menu item and restarting the app. These tools are designed to be run in the Tools/x64 folder and should not be copied into a different location, nor should the Schema be copied into this x64 folder. ​ Implemented a fix for the 64-bit build failing to start with some Intel GPUs on Windows 11. This could cause the application to silently fail before the splash screen. By default, PhysX is now initialised using software rather than hardware. The hardware initialisation could cause a crash on non-CUDA GPUs. Implemented a fix for SilverLining stars not being visible at nighttime. In some cases, this bug could result in SilverLining sky being replaced by the default sky (although SilverLining precipitation would still work). The magnitude for stars should be adjustable by editing the SilverLining config file if required. Increased the size of the heap using for loading geometry in 64-bit mode from 1 GB to 2 GB to stop some out of memory errors on the streaming heap. Fix for a situation where a D3D "Device Not Reset" error can occur without first getting a "Device Lost" error. This should fix the remaining D3D crashes, such as those on alt-tab switching. The FPS limit now defaults to 60fps (as opposed to 30fps). This limit is now enforced during menus and pause screens in all cases (no matter what command line option is used) to reduce uncapped frame rates and excessive CPU usage whilst browsing the menus, especially with some Ryzen CPUs. Fast sound update optimisations have been implemented but are disabled by default due to triggering failures. These changes spread updates to sounds over multiple frames but could cause problems with delayed sound triggering. This can be accessed by using the command line "-FastSoundUpdate" with an optional value for the update factor, e.g. "-FastSoundUpdate=10" (the default when enabled). A new command line option "-ShowScriptTiming" has been added to aid developers when optimising their Lua scripts. This renders an overlay on screen showing all the Lua scripts that are being called, the total numb...Announcing Train Simulator Classic 2024May 2, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/47fe3fbd4976cd4c6997a2ef731ff587a6119882.jpg Arriving soon for the 15th Anniversary year, Train Simulator Classic 2024 takes you on a journey to five countries across over 450 km of rails. Read on to find out more about the routes included in this year’s refresh, the extras with the Deluxe Edition, and the new Rail Subscription option. Train Simulator Classic 2024 To celebrate 15 years of the simulation, this year’s route refresh features five countries with some of our most popular routes together for the first time. Explore the picturesque North Wales Coast Line in the UK. Travel through the Saxony countryside in Germany with Bahnsrecke Riesa – Dresden. Head to the USA capital and ride the bustling Northeast Corridor with NEC Washington DC. Race through breathtaking scenery in France with LGV Marseille - Avignon. And discover the stunning Alpine landscape of Austria with Mittenwaldbahn. Deluxe Edition The Deluxe Edition of Train Simulator Classic 2024 adds three additional locomotives and exclusive new scenarios created for this release. On these new scenarios you will take control of the futuristic looking Pennsylvania Railroad Class GG1 with its striking art deco shell on NEC Washington DC. Travel at high-speed aboard the DB BR 411 'ICE-T' with services on Riesa - Dresden or Mittenwaldbahn. And step on to the footplate of a British steam legend, the LNER Peppercorn Class A2 'Blue Peter' for a rail tour Special on North Wales Coast Line. Rail Subscription Get more out of Train Simulator Classic with the optional Rail Subscription. The perfect way to get started with the ultimate railway hobby, this new way to play includes the Train Simulator Classic 2024 base game along with a selection of curated routes and locomotives ready to play. Featuring community favourites and developer picks the add-ons will give you a wide range of experiences covering multiple eras, traction types and services. We’ll be revealing the routes and locos that will be in the Rail Subscription in the coming week. Alongside all of this, you can also look forward to a free update to the base game at launch that features performance improvements and fixes from the recent Public Beta. The Beta will remain available up until the launch of Train Simulator Classic 2024. Look out for more information on Train Simulator Classic 2024 in the coming weeks, you can also read an FAQ (external link) with more information. April Round-UpApr 30, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsWhat has been happening on the Train Simulator Classic rails in April? Read on to catch up on this month’s new release and DLC updates. Train Simulator Classic {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/9671758fb922f23b75fc2e97265cd0abf4d74874.jpg Thanks to all of you who have been providing feedback and taking part in the Train Simulator Classic Public Beta. Our latest build (77.1a), is still available to try out featuring performance updates and new tools for developers that show performance impact. You can find the full notes and link to join the Public Beta below. Public Beta Update Notes (External Link) Join The Public Beta New Arrival {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/a0b8b24d0b4be69bc5faf9daeb6a9ae28dd46bef.jpg Just one new arrival in April, but an exciting addition to US rails. The Empire State Express No. 999 from Machine Rail came thundering onto the rails of Boston & Albany earlier this month. Today, NYC&HR No. 999 is lovingly preserved at the prestigious Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, but with this superb pack, fabulous NYC&HR No. 999 and the luxurious Empire State Express are again ready to “highball” in Train Simulator Classic. An essential purchase for steam fans. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2662460/ DLC Updates {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/0073017722ba5c21e2719814f92e2bde057b217f.jpg There were two updates in April. First for the recent Tennessee Pass route from Milepost Simulations that included a selection of fixes as well as minor scenery and animation improvements. The second update was for U-Bahn Hamburg U1 from Just Trains. This makes the DT4 fully operable (previously AI only), and adds eight brand new scenarios to the German rapid transit route featuring the loco. Make sure you have automatic updates turned on to get these updates. Links to both store pages below. Tennessee Pass U-Bahn Hamburg U1 What routes have you been playing this month? March Round-UpMar 28, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsWhat has been happening on the Train Simulator Classic rails in March? Read on to catch up on this month’s news of new releases, Beta updates, DLC patches and more... Train Simulator Classic {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/9671758fb922f23b75fc2e97265cd0abf4d74874.jpg This week our Public Beta was updated to version 77.1a. This update includes fixes and some new additional tools to help developers. These tools will help anyone working on Train Simulator Content to optimise content for the best performance. You can read the full update notes over on our forums. There is also a link below for info on how to join the Public Beta. Public Update Notes (External Link) Join The Public Beta New Arrivals {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/e7a4d6ffb152c8527decf3aa682c595cf9cd7b89.jpg Releases for Train Simulator Classic in March started with the China Railways HXD1, a powerful freight loco nicknamed ‘Harmony’ which includes scenarios for both South West China High Speed and Longhai Railway. This was followed by the epic German urban loop Ringbahn Berlin Circle from Virtual Tracks, and new gameplay for Saluda Grade with a second scenario pack from High Iron. The last release for March arrived today, with a recreation of the legendary Rio Grande Tennessee Pass from Milepost Simulations. You can find links to all four new DLC below. China Railways HXD1 Ringbahn Berlin Circle Saluda Grade Scenario Pack 02 Tennessee Pass DLC Updates {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/0a55596ae06574d36fad651ff1b8d0d352c0a320.jpg March has also been a big month for DLC updates. Make sure you have automatic updates switched on to get these. The ÖBB 1144 & CityShuttle Wiesel has been updated by Skyhook Games with a fantastic patch that features a variety of improvements. This includes updated sounds, updated scripts, cab texture updates, LZB implementation, a new ‘Cityjet’ livery for the Wiesel and some bug fixes. If you don’t own this loco now is the perfect time to pick it up. Alongside this new updates have been released for the HXD1, DF11G, South Western Expressways and the Just Trains Common Library. You can read the notes on these through the link below. ÖBB 1144 & CityShuttle Wiesel Update Notes (External Link) HXD1, DF11G, SW Expressways Update Notes (External Link) Your Hobby {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/fd155e06b98e0774340dec5416f1403d7e3a71b4.jpg Our hobby section for Train Simulator Classic on Dovetail Live has had a refresh in March. A new ‘UK Intro’ feature has been added to give route recommendations for anyone thinking about starting a UK collection. We’ve also updated some existing guide articles – the Deutsche Bahn, German and Chinese features have all been refreshed this month. You can find all of these through the link. Your Hobby Feature (External Link) Happy Easter Railfans! See you in April :)Steam Spring Sale Now On!Mar 14, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/96d480d65f6ede5ac1d61e328688f46a3ef7f160.jpg The Steam Spring Sale has arrived, and with it discounts across a wide range of Train Simulator Classic and Train Sim World add-ons. Read on for some recommendations for what to pick up for Classic this week... Train Simulator Classic https://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/ Not just for new players, Train Simulator Classic gives you a great way to save on multiple routes. Explore the picturesque countryside of Bavaria with Pegnitztalbahn, cross viaducts and race through tunnels with Huddersfield Line, and take on the bustling Long Island Rail Road. All for -70% off. The same discount applies to the Deluxe Edition which also includes ECML and the Flying Scotsman Centenary Edition! U-Bahn Hamburg U1 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288624 An essential for railfans who enjoy rapid transit routes and urban exploration. The U-Bahn Hamburg U1 from Just Trains takes you on a tour of Hamburg. Visit residential neighbourhoods, wealthy districts and busy downtown areas as you deliver passengers to their destinations. Take control of the detailed HHA Type DT5 EMU complete with onboard computer, platform video feeds, and announcements spoken by Ingrid Metz-Neun. Norfolk Southern Saluda Grade https://store.steampowered.com/app/2403288/ The extraordinary challenges and memorable railroading of “the steepest standard gauge, mainline railway grade in the US,” comes to Train Simulator Classic with Saluda Grade. This memorable US railroad from High Iron Simulations is -50% off for the Spring Sale, and a new Scenario Pack for the route has been released this week giving you more to enjoy. Look out for the complete my collection bundle. South Wales Coastal https://store.steampowered.com/app/1429752 Directly connecting England and Wales, running under the longest river in the United Kingdom, the South Wales Main Line is one of the most important cross-border routes in the country. The route, set in 2016, representing a time before overhead wires were installed on the main line, making for a classic diesel experience. This popular route has its biggest discount to date during the Spring Sale with -80% off! Wakayama & Sakurai Lines https://store.steampowered.com/app/376961 The perfect route for a Spring drive. The Wakayama & Sakurai Lines are one of the most picturesque Japanese suburban railways. Featuring farmland, valleys and local towns with a mix of modern and UNESCO listed historic architecture. The route is also well known for tourists visiting to see the stunning cherry blossoms throughout Spring, which you can also enjoy as you drive along this route. Get -55% off in the sale. Browse these and more add-ons on the Steam Store. If you want to see the Wakayama & Sakurai Lines or South Wales Coastal in action, join us on Railfan TV this Saturday 16 March at 1900 UTC on YouTube. Our Community Manager Jamie will be heading to Wakayama, and British Ace will be running a South Wales service. Ringbahn Berlin Circle - Out Now!Mar 7, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/648460eae1f6dafb8ffcb49b9dd08b387954b4ca.jpg Available now on the Steam Store, take a ride on Ringbahn Berlin Circle! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2662420/Train_Simulator_Ringbahn_Berlin_Circle/ Completed in 1877 the Berlin Ringbahn is an urban railway loop running around Berlin’s inner-city area and is a vital component of public transport for the city. The circular route features two S-Bahn lines (S41 and S42) that connect diverse neighbourhoods and districts around the city. Providing easy access to key hubs like the main Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Alexanderplatz which is a popular starting point for most tourists. Whilst travelling around the city you can take in panoramic views of the city, iconic buildings and surrounding urban landscapes. The route in Train Simulator Classic features the modern Berlin Ringbahn. Set in 2022 here it comes complete with S-Bahn loop lines, a branch line in the north to Pankow, and drivable mainline from Treptower Park to Güterbahnhof Treptow. The lines, stations and surrounding city area have all been recreated in detail. Along with authentic signals, safety equipment and track markings this route provides an immersive realistic experience. On the route you will take control of the Deutsche Bahn Class 483/484 EMU. Designed for use on this Berlin S-Bahn these modern and efficient locomotives, also known as the ‘Stadler GTW’, were introduced in 2021. You will take control of this sleek EMU in either 2-car (483) or 4-car (484) formation across 12 Career scenarios. These include challenges with full circle runs and short commuter services, allowing you to discover all parts of this route in a variety of weather conditions. Start your journey on Ringbahn Berlin Circle in Train Simulator Classic, an historic line updated with contemporary functionality that gives you the perfect blend of past and present city transportation. Available now! You can watch a preview of this route on Railfan TV with Jamie, watch on YouTube below. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/ab4102b889649078c9d40db8676408f22a00e2dc.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/ac658588f195e4fb0fe7d2284ffdde80d5f5507c.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/589a5fe46e2308bb95ad17d6b8e386169549c435.jpg February Round-UpFeb 29, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/849d981d8eb56d9d2af10146b45ec4be13efec44.jpg February may be the shortest month, but it’s been an action-packed month for Train Simulator Classic! In the past few weeks we’ve released new routes, new locos, updated the Public Beta and celebrated some major events. Read on for the round-up. Train Simulator Classic The Train Simulator Classic Public Beta has been updated this month to 76.5a. This update is to work on fixes for some common crashes identified in the previous Beta update. You can find full update notes for this new Public Beta over on the official forum through the link below. If you’re using the updated Beta already, please let us know how you’re getting on over at that thread. You can also find a link below with information on how to join the Public Beta. Public Beta 76.5a Update (External Link) Join The Public Beta New Arrivals {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/f1c0d5686aaaa69deb8a4774dd8a235e33428f83.png The big new release for Train Simulator Classic this month was Feather River Canyon Enhanced from High Iron Simulations. Return to this popular US freight route with a new extended version that has been upgraded with new scenery, locos and rolling stock. A must for US railfans. Also released this month the picturesque central Austrian route Rudolfsbahn from RSSLO, the Eamnos VTG Wagon Pack from VirtualRailroads which brings new freight options to your German routes, and the China Railways DF11G passenger diesel from Just Trains. Links to this month’s releases below. Rudolfsbahn Feather River Canyon Enhanced Eamnos VTG Wagon Pack China Railways DF11G Your Hobby {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/958135/72b623003363960aee741b13d5987b0c42e56de6.jpg This month we celebrated Chinese New Year with an updated hobby feature on Dovetail Live, Railfan TV stream and the launch of a new Train Simulator Classic Chinese Bundle on the Steam Store. This bundle includes Train Simulator Classic (with Pegnitztalbahn, Huddersfield, LIRR), South West China High Speed, Chengkun Railway, and the CRH2A loco. This is a complete my collection bundle with –40% discount, a great way to start or grow your Chinese collection. Also in February we held our annual Festival of Rail event on the Steam Store. As part of this for Train Simulator Classic we revealed some upcoming releases on the Dovetail Direct stream. You can watch this segment below. Chinese hobby feature (External Link) Chinese Bundle Train Simulator Classic Dovetail Direct Video (External Link) Let us know what you’ve been up to in Train Simulator Classic this month in the comments.

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