Train Simulator (Dovetail Games)

Train Simulator
Developer(s) Dovetail Games
Publisher(s) Dovetail Games
Producer(s) Paul Jackson
Engine Proprietary game engine, PhysX (physics)
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1 and 10
Release date(s) 12 June 2009
Genre(s) Simulation
Mode(s) Single-player

Train Simulator (originally RailWorks) is a train simulation game developed by Dovetail Games, formerly known as RailSimulator.com.[1] It is the official successor to Rail Simulator, and was released online on 12 June 2009 and in stores on 3 July 2009.[2]

Compared to Rail Simulator, RailWorks contained new rolling stock, tools that previously had to be downloaded separately, graphical advancements such as modification of the existing content, bug fixes, backwards compatibility and the ability to trade elements from the virtual world with other users online. The first release of RailWorks contained all of the five real-world routes of the original European and North American releases of Rail Simulator, and added three new fictional routes: a large UK goods yard, a route set in the Alpine region and a route based around Denver, Colorado.[3]

It is a Steamworks title, which means it uses and requires Steam to activate and to deliver core game updates. Steam is also used to deliver additional routes and locomotives in the form of DLC. The core game has received several free updates since release, including major new versions RailWorks 2: Train Simulator, RailWorks 3: Train Simulator 2012, Train Simulator 2013, Train Simulator 2014, Train Simulator 2015 and Train Simulator 2016 released between 2010 and 2015, respectively.

Releases

The first major update to RailWorks was RailWorks 2: Train Simulator, released on Steam on 18 October 2010 under the name RailWorks 2. Retail versions were released later that year. The new version contained a range of new features and enhancements, including enhanced menus, the new RS Cab Control driver interface and new RS Career System scenarios. Players could now earn Steam Achievements for completing scenarios, as well as compete and compare scores online via Steam Leaderboards. It also featured level crossing animations, among other improvements.[4] RailWorks 2 featured the same routes and content as the original game, and only one new route: TestTraK, based on the Test and validation centre, a German testing facility owned by Siemens Mobility that is used for technical acceptance tests and approvals of locomotives and rolling stock.[5] Contents in retail versions could vary in different countries to include local routes and locomotives. Owners of the original RailWorks received a free upgrade to the RailWorks 2 core technology via the Steam platform.

Screenshot of Train Simulator 2012 showing British Rail Class 37 diesel locomotive on Hedborough North.

RailWorks 3: Train Simulator 2012 was released on Steam on 23 September 2011 under the name Train Simulator 2012. Retail versions were released later that year. It contained a number of improvements and new features, including a new user interface, action-oriented loading screens, the new TSX game engine with multi-core and FXAA support and many graphical improvements (including extended draw distance, improved lighting and shadows, enhanced sky and water effects, new depth of field camera focus effect and particle effects – e.g. rain drops – on locomotive windows with working wipers), superelevation to allow simulation of curved tracks, improved track unevenness and cab camera movement increasing with speed, improved editing tools and others.[6][7] The base package contained nine routes,[8] and those who purchased from Steam or purchased the retail Deluxe Edition, also received the Horseshoe Curve route.[9] Contents in retail versions could vary in different countries to include local routes and locomotives. Owners of RailWorks 2 received a free upgrade to the TS2012 core technology via the Steam platform.

Train Simulator 2013 was released on Steam in two editions. Standard Edition, available for a limited time, was released on 20 September 2012.[10] Deluxe Edition was released on 10 October 2012.[11] Retail versions were available from October that year. New features and improvements included Xbox 360 Controller support, Relay Play mode allowing for users to combine efforts to complete scenarios (removed since Train Simulator 2014), new menus and control options (including the new Quick Drive mode), updated HUDs, improved 2D task map and a new community download centre by Steam called Steam Workshop where players can share and download free user-created scenarios. It also featured enhanced graphics and performance improvements. A route included with the previous versions, Hagen–Siegen, was heavily updated and renamed to Ruhr–Sieg Line. Routes included with the Standard Edition were Sherman Hill, London–Brighton, Northeast Corridor and Isle of Wight. Deluxe Edition included Sherman Hill, London–Brighton and Munich–Augsburg.[10] Contents in retail versions could vary in different countries to include local routes and locomotives.[12] Owners of Train Simulator 2012 received a free upgrade to the TS2013 core technology via the Steam platform.

Train Simulator 2014 was released on Steam in two editions. Steam Edition was released on 26 September 2013, and Standard Edition on 7 October 2013.[13] Retail versions were available from 4 October that year. It featured a new menu system, better graphics including increased draw distance and headlight flares, a new camera system with user-adjustable FOV, improved passenger appearance and behaviour, improved editing tools, expanded Quick Drive mode and an enhanced Career mode, letting players earn points towards medals, rewards and achievements. The new Engine Driver community website was made accessible in-game. The Steam Workshop feature had been expanded to support free user-created routes, in addition to scenarios, and the new Marketplace was designed to make it simpler to share and obtain new third-party payware content. Routes included with the Standard Edition were Hamburg–Hanover, London–Faversham High Speed and Donner Pass: Southern Pacific,[14] and those who purchased the Steam Edition, also received an additional seven-mile (11 km) Sheerness Branch line in Kent (an extension to the London–Faversham High Speed route) and two extra locomotives (Class 466 and SD70M). Contents in retail versions could vary in different countries to include local routes and locomotives. Owners of Train Simulator 2013 received a free upgrade to the TS2014 core technology via the Steam platform.

Train Simulator 2015, was released on Steam on 18 September 2014 as Standard Edition and Steam Edition. Retail versions were available from 19 September that year. It introduced several improvements and a learning mode called TS Academy, a training area designed to introduce new players to the series quickly and easily. Routes included with the Standard Edition were East Coast Main Line: London–Peterborough, Northeast Corridor: New York–New Haven and Munich–Garmisch-Partenkirchen,[15] and those who purchased the Steam Edition, also received the Pacific Surfliner: LA–San Diego route and two extra locomotives (Los Angeles Commuter Rail F59PH and San Diego Commuter Rail F59PHI). Contents in retail versions could vary in different countries to include local routes and locomotives. Owners of Train Simulator 2014 received a free upgrade to the TS2015 core technology via the Steam platform.

Train Simulator 2016 was released on Steam on September 17, 2015 as Train Simulator 2016: Steam Edition. This version provides a selection of new 'extreme' challenges set across a variety of different eras.[16]

Features

The game features steam, diesel and electric traction trains; keyboard, mouse or gamepad control of throttles, brakes and switches with Simple and Expert driving models for varying player skills. A variety of scenarios are available for Standard and Career modes, as well as an exploratory style Free Roam mode. Quick Drive mode allows to pick a train (or to put together your own by snapping together cars), choose your route and set departure and destination stations, and decide on the time of day, the season and the weather. Cargos and passengers are animated, and weather changes dynamically with time. Steam Workshop allows players to upload and download additional user-created routes and scenarios.

Routes (Rail Simulator to TS2016)

The original RailWorks base package contained eight routes, now most of which are available as legacy DLC. The three fictional routes that were originally introduced in RailWorks and subsequently withdrawn in Train Simulator 2013 (Hedborough North, Seebergbahn and Castle Rock Railroad) are not available as DLCs, but are available as free downloads on Steam Workshop as official uploads by Dovetail Games, branded as Classic Routes. In 2010, users could add the free Port Road route DLC to their Steam accounts, but it is no longer available. Set in the final years of steam operations, Port Road represents the branch line from Dumfries to Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright, part of the now-defunct Dumfries to Stranraer line in Scotland.[17] The route has since been re-released in the Western Lines of Scotland route, and was extended to Carlisle.

The previous version of the game, Train Simulator 2015, contained only three or four routes, depending on edition; East Coast Main Line: London–Peterborough, Northeast Corridor: New York–New Haven and Munich–Garmisch-Partenkirchen included with the Standard Edition, plus the Pacific Surfliner: LA–San Diego included with the Steam Edition. People who purchased Train Simulator before 18 September 2014 retained their original content, and have the option to purchase the new routes via Steam.[13][18]

The current version of the game, Train Simulator 2016, contains three routes: Sherman Hill featuring the Union Pacific SW10, ES44AC, SD70M and GTEL. The Riviera line in the 50s contains the GWR Castle, King, Grange, modified Hall and Pannier classes. The West Rhine route contains the DB classes 101, 146.0, 146.2, 155 & 294. The Norfolk Southern Coal District route contains the Norfolk Southern ES44AC.

Routes that were included with Rail Simulator EU, Rail Simulator NA, RailWorks, RailWorks 2, Flying Scotsman Christmas Gift, Drive a Steam Train, Train Simulator 2012, Train Simulator 2013, Train Simulator 2014, Train Simulator 2015, Train Simulator 2015: Epic Journeys Edition and Train Simulator 2016 base packages:

Route name Image Featured train companies Rolling stock Terminal stations mi km Set Co RS EU RS NA RW RW2 FSCG DaST TS2012 TS2013 TS2014 TS2015 TS2015:EJE TS2016 Notes
East Coast Main Line (ECML) British Rail BR Class 43
BR Class 47
BR Class 55
BR Class 37
Newcastle Central to York via Durham and Darlington 89 143 1978 United Kingdom Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No No N/A
Great Western Main Line First Great Western
Freightliner
BR Class 43
BR Class 166
BR Class 47
Oxford to London Paddington 60 97 2006 United Kingdom Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No No No N/A
Somerset & Dorset Railway British Railway Black Five
7F 2-8-0
Fowler 4F
Bath Green Park to Templecombe, including Evercreech Junction N/A N/A 1955 United Kingdom Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No N/A
Ruhr–Sieg Line (prev. Hagen–Siegen) DB DB Class 101
DB Class 294
DB Class V200
DB Class 143
DB Class 151
BR52
Hagen to Siegen via Finnentrop, including Siegen roundhouse N/A N/A 1998 Germany Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No No Renamed in TS2013
Cajon Pass Union Pacific GE ES44AC
EMD SD40-2
EMD F7
Barstow to San Bernardino, California via the Cajon Pass 81 131 2005 United States No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No No No N/A
Hedborough North British Rail BR Class 37
BR Class 47
A fictional industrial route set in a large UK goods yard in the late 1960s N/A N/A 1968 United Kingdom No No Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No No Fictional route
Seebergbahn DB DB Class 101
DB Class 294
DB Class V200
DB Class 143
DB Class 151
BR52
A fictional mountainous route set in the Alpine region of Germany N/A N/A 2009 Germany No No Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No No Fictional route
Castle Rock Railroad Union Pacific GE ES44AC
EMD SD40-2
EMD F7
A fictional route based on an area between Colorado Springs and Denver N/A N/A 2009 United States No No Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No No Fictional route
TestTraK N/A N/A Based on the Test and validation centre, Wegberg-Wildenrath 19 30 N/A Germany No No No Yes No No Yes Yes No No No No N/A
NRM Flying Scotsman Christmas Gift Route British Railway Flying Scotsman
Black Five
N/A N/A N/A 1950s United Kingdom No No No No Yes No No No No No No No Fictional route
Horseshoe Curve Pennsylvania Railroad EMD GP9
EMD F7
Altoona to Johnstown, Pennsylvania via the Horseshoe Curve and Gallitzin Tunnels 45 72 1956 United States No No No No No No Yes No No No No No N/A
London–Brighton Southern
South West Trains
BR Class 377
BR Class 450
London Victoria to Brighton, including Clapham Junction 50 80 2012 United Kingdom No No No No No No Yes No No No No No N/A
Sherman Hill Union Pacific EMD SD70MAC
EMD SD40-2
GE ES44AC
EMD SW10
Laramie to Cheyenne, Wyoming, featuring the famous Dale rocks 60 97 N/A United States No No No No No No No Yes No No No Yes N/A
Isle of Wight Island Line
IOW Steam Railway
BR Class 483
Invincible
MOW personnel carrier
Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin (main line); Smallbrook Junction to Wootton (steam branch) 13 21 2011 United Kingdom No No No No No No No Yes No No No No Standard Edition only
Northeast Corridor (NEC) Amtrak EMD AEM-7 Philadelphia 30th Street to New York Pennsylvania 90 145 N/A United States No No No No No No Yes No No No No No Standard Edition only
Munich–Augsburg DB ICE 3
DB Class 101
DB Class 294
Munich to Augsburg 38 61 N/A Germany No No No No No No Yes No No No No No Deluxe Edition only
London–Faversham High Speed Southeastern BR Class 395
BR Class 375
London St Pancras to Faversham 51 82 2013 United Kingdom No No No No No No No No Yes No Yes No N/A
Sheerness Branch Southeastern BR Class 466 Sittingbourne to Sheerness-on-Sea (an extension to, and requires, London–Faversham High Speed) 7 11 N/A United Kingdom No No No No No No No No Yes No No No Steam Edition only
Hamburg–Hanover DB ICE 2
DB Class 101
DB Class 294
Hamburg to Hanover 95 153 N/A Germany No No No No No No No No Yes No No No N/A
Donner Pass: Southern Pacific Southern Pacific GE C44-9W
EMD GP9
EMD SD40-2
EMD SD40T-2
EMD SW1500
Roseville Yard, California to Reno, Nevada via the Donner Pass 140 225 1990s United States No No No No No No No No Yes No No No N/A
ECML: London–Peterborough First Capital Connect
East Coast
BR Class 365
BR Class 43
London King's Cross to Peterborough 76 122 N/A United Kingdom No No No No No No No No No Yes No No N/A
Munich–Garmisch-Partenkirchen DB DB 426 EMU Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen 62 100 N/A Germany No No No No No No No No No Yes No No N/A
NEC: New York–New Haven Amtrak Acela Express
Amtrak ACS-64
New York Grand Central Terminal to New Haven Union Station (Harlem Line)
New York Penn Station to New Haven Union Station (New Haven Line)
75 121 N/A United States No No No No No No No No No Yes No No N/A
Pacific Surfliner: LA-San Diego Amtrak EMD F59PHI Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Union Station 128 206 2000s United States No No No No No No No No No Yes No No Steam Edition only
Riviera Line in the '50s British Railways GWR Castle
GWR Hall
GWR Grange
Exeter St Davids to Kingswear N/A N/A 1950s United Kingdom No No No No No No No No No No No Yes N/A
West Rhine Deutsche Bahn DB 101

DB 146.2

DB 155

DB 291

Cologne HBF to Koblenz HBF 60 96 2010s Germany No No No No No No No No No No No Yes N/A
NS Coal District Norfolk Southern NS ES44AC West Brownsville to Bailey Mine 60 96 2010s United States No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Steam Edition Only

Locomotives, multiple units and rolling stock

The original RailWorks base package contained 16 drivable locomotives and multiple units, some in multiple liveries. The game also came with passenger coaches and freight vehicles.

The latest version of the game, Train Simulator 2016, does not come with all of these locomotives and carriages as standard, instead allows new users to buy them in legacy DLC packages. Existing users retained their original rolling stock. New users receive instead different locomotives, multiple units and relevant coaches and freight cars.[13]

Locomotives, rolling stock and liveries that were with Rail Simulator EU, Rail Simulator NA, RailWorks, RailWorks 2, Flying Scotsman Christmas Gift, Drive a Steam Train, Train Simulator 2012, Train Simulator 2013, Train Simulator 2014, Train Simulator 2015, Train Simulator 2015: Epic Journeys Edition and Train Simulator 2016 base packages:

Locomotive/
multiple unit
Image Type mph km/h Blt. Co Route(s) Rolling stock and liveries RS EU RS NA RW/RW2 FSCG DaST TS2012 TS2013 TS2014 TS2015 TS2015:EJE TS2016 Notes
7F 2-8-0 Steam 70 110 1914 United Kingdom Somerset & Dorset Railway BR Black, Prussian Blue (RW) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No N/A
Fowler 4F Steam 70 110 1924 United Kingdom Somerset & Dorset Railway BR Black No No No No Yes No No No No No No N/A
Black Five Steam 70 110 1934 United Kingdom Somerset & Dorset Railway
Flying Scotsman Christmas Route
BR Black, BR Green (RW) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No N/A
Hawthorn Leslie
W37 "Invincible"
Steam N/A N/A 1915 United Kingdom Isle of Wight Composite First Class Carriage
Third Class & Guards Van Carriage
SR 5 Plank Goods Wagon
No No No No No No Yes No No No No Standard Edition only
Flying Scotsman Steam 100 160 1923 United Kingdom Flying Scotsman Christmas Route LNER Green No No No Yes No No No No No No No N/A
GWR Castle Class Steam N/A N/A 1923 Riviera in the 50s British Rail Green No No No No No No No No No No Yes N/A
GWR Modified Hall Steam N/A N/A 1944 Riviera in the 50s British Rail Green

British Rail Blue

No No No No No No No No No No Yes N/A
GWR Grange Steam N/A N/A 1936 Riviera in the 50s British Rail Green No No No No No No No No No No Yes N/A
BR Class 37 Diesel 80 130 1960 United Kingdom East Coast Main Line
Hedborough North
BR Green
BR Blue
No No Yes No No Yes No No No No No N/A
BR Class 43
(HST)
Diesel 125 200 1975 United Kingdom East Coast Main Line (RS EU)
Great Western Main Line
ECML: London–Peterborough
South Wales Coastal
BR Blue (RS EU)
FGW Barbie
FGW Neon
InterCity (RW)
East Coast
GWR Green
GWR
Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No Yes No Yes N/A
BR Class 47 Diesel 95 153 1962 United Kingdom East Coast Main Line (RS EU)
Great Western Main Line
Hedborough North (RW)
Triple Grey
BR Blue (RS EU)
RES (RW)
InterCity (RW)
BR Green (RW)
Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No No N/A
BR Class 55 Diesel 100 160 1961 United Kingdom East Coast Main Line (RS EU),
Hedborough North (RW)
BR Blue
BR Green (RW)
Yes No Yes No No Yes No No No No No N/A
BR Class 70 Diesel 75 120 2008 United Kingdom South Wales Coastal Freightliner No No No No No No No No No No Yes N/A
BR Class 143 Diesel 75 121 1985 United Kingdom South Wales Coastal

Riviera Line

Arriva Trains Wales

First Great Western

No No No No No No No No No No Yes N/A
BR Class 158 Diesel 90 140 1989 United Kingdom South Wales Coastal Arriva Trains Wales No No No No No No No No No No Yes N/A
BR Class 166 Diesel 90 145 1992 United Kingdom Great Western Main Line First Dynamic Lines
First Link
Network SouthEast (RW)
Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No No N/A
BR Class 175 Diesel 100 160 1999 United Kingdom South Wales Coastal Arriva Trains Wales No No No No No No No No No No Yes N/A
BR Class 365 Electric 100 160 1994 United Kingdom ECML: London–Peterborough First Capital Connect No No No No No No No No Yes No No N/A
BR Class 375 Electric 100 160 1999 United Kingdom London–Brighton,
London–Faversham High Speed
Southeastern No No No No No No Yes Yes No Yes No N/A
BR Class 377 Electric 100 160 2001 United Kingdom London–Brighton Southern No No No No No No Yes No No No No N/A
BR Class 395 Electric 140 225 2007 United Kingdom London–Faversham High Speed Southeastern Blue High Speed No No No No No No No Yes No Yes No N/A
BR Class 450 Electric 100 160 2002 United Kingdom London–Brighton (AI only) South West Trains No No No No No No Yes No No No No N/A
BR Class 466 Electric 75 120 1993 United Kingdom Sheerness Branch Southeastern No No No No No No No Yes No No No Steam Edition only
BR Class 483 Electric 45 72 1938 United Kingdom Isle of Wight Network SouthEast
London Transport
No No No No No No Yes No No No No Standard Edition only
BR Class 800 Electro-diesel 140 225 2015 United Kingdom ECML: London–Peterborough N/A No No No No No No No No Yes No No N/A
BR Class 801 Electric 140 225 2015 United Kingdom TestTraK
ECML: London–Peterborough
N/A No No No No No Yes No No Yes No No N/A
BR52 Steam 60 100 1942 Germany Ruhr–Sieg Line
Seebergbahn (RW)
DRB Steam, OEBB No No Yes No No Yes No No No No No N/A
DB 294 Diesel 60 100 1963 Germany Ruhr–Sieg Line
Seebergbahn (RW)
Munich–Augsburg
Hamburg–Hanover
Mannheim-Karlsruhe
Deutsche Bundesbahn DB Red (Railon)
DB Blue/Cream (RW)
Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No TS2013 Deluxe
Edition
only
DB V200 Diesel 100 160 1953 Germany Ruhr–Sieg Line
Seebergbahn (RW)
Deutsche Bundesbahn DB Red
DB Blue/Cream
No No Yes No No Yes No No No No No N/A
DB 101 Electric 135 220 1996 Germany Ruhr–Sieg Line
Seebergbahn (RW)
Munich–Augsburg
Hamburg–Hanover
DB Red
DB Blue (RW)
DB Black (RW)
DB Silver (RW)
Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes TS2013 Deluxe
Edition
only
DB 143 Electric 75 120 1982 Germany Ruhr–Sieg Line
Seebergbahn (RW)
Deutsche Bundesbahn DB Red No No Yes No No Yes No No No No No N/A
DB 151 Electric 75 120 1972 Germany Ruhr–Sieg Line
Seebergbahn (RW)
Deutsche Bundesbahn DB Red Cargo No No Yes No No Yes No No No No No N/A
DB 189 Electric 87 140 1996 Germany Mannheim-Karlsruhe Deutsche Bundesbahn DB Red No No No No No No No No No Yes No N/A
DB 425 EMU Electric 87 140 1999 Germany Mannheim-Karlsruhe Deutsche Bahn DB Red No No No No No No No No No Yes No N/A
DB 426 EMU Electric 87 140 1999 Germany Munich–Garmisch-Partenkirchen Deutsche Bahn DB Red No No No No No No No No Yes No No N/A
ICE 2 Electric 175 280 1995 Germany Hamburg–Hanover ICE White and Red No No No No No No No Yes No No No N/A
ICE 3 Electric 185 300 2000 Germany Munich–Augsburg
Mannheim-Karlsruhe
ICE White and Red No No No No No No Yes No No Yes No Deluxe Edition only
ICE T Electric 140 225 1999 Germany Munich–Garmisch-Partenkirchen ICE White and Red No No No No No No No No Yes No No N/A
EMD F7 Diesel 70 110 1949 United States Cajon Pass
Castle Rock Railroad
Horseshoe Curve
RG (4-stripe livery)
SP (Black Widow Livery)
UP
No No Yes No No Yes No No No No No N/A
EMD F40PH Diesel 110 177 1975 United States Soldier Summit Amtrak No No No No No No No No No Yes No N/A
EMD F59PH Diesel 83 133 1988 United States Pacific Surfliner: LA–San Diego N/A No No No No No No No No Yes No No Steam Edition only
EMD F59PHI Diesel 110 177 1994 United States Pacific Surfliner: LA–San Diego Amtrak No No No No No No No No Yes No No Steam Edition only
EMD GP7 Diesel 70 110 1949 United States Horseshoe Curve PRR Black Freight 1950s No No No No No Yes No No No No No Deluxe Edition only
EMD GP9 Diesel 70 110 1954 United States Donner Pass: Southern Pacific
Soldier Summit
SP 1990s
Rio Grande Dark Purple/Blue and Yellow
No No No No No No No Yes No Yes No N/A
EMD SD40-2 Diesel 70 110 1972 United States Cajon Pass (RS NA)
Castle Rock Railroad,
Sherman Hill
Donner Pass: Southern Pacific
NEC: New York–New Haven
UP
NS Black Unbranded
BNSF (RW)
SP 1990s (TS2014)
CSX (TS2015)
No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No N/A
EMD SD40T-2 Diesel 70 110 1974 United States Donner Pass: Southern Pacific
Soldier Summit
SP 1990s
Rio Grande Dark Purple/Blue and Yellow
No No No No No No No Yes No Yes No N/A
EMD SD70M Diesel 70 110 1992 United States Sherman Hill SP No No No No No No Yes Yes No No No TS2014 Steam
Edition
only
EMD SW10 Diesel N/A N/A N/A United States Sherman Hill UP No No No No No No Yes No No No No N/A
EMD SW1500 Diesel 70 110 1966 United States Donner Pass: Southern Pacific SP 1990s No No No No No No No Yes No No No N/A
GE C44-9W Diesel 70 110 1993 United States Donner Pass: Southern Pacific SP 1990s No No No No No No No Yes No No No N/A
GE ES44AC Diesel 70 110 2003 United States Cajon Pass RS NA Only
Castle Rock Railroad,
Sherman Hill
UP
NS Black Unbranded
BNSF (RW)
No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No No No N/A
Acela Express Electric 150 240 1998 United States NEC: New York–New Haven Amtrak No No No No No No No No Yes No No N/A
Amtrak ACS-64 Electric 125 200 2012 United States NEC: New York–New Haven Amtrak No No No No No No No No Yes No No N/A
EMD AEM-7 Electric 125 200 1978 United States Northeast Corridor Amtrak No No No No No No Yes No No No No Standard Edition only

Editing tools

A complete suite of tools is also available to customize content, allowing terrain modeling either by hand using provided tools or via the import of DEM data from NASA; track construction based on a system of straights and arcs, allowing infinitely possible junction configurations, and scenery placement. A scenario editor allows the creation of tasks such as picking up passengers, hauling cargo and shunting wagons around yards. These tools also allow players to build unlimited sizes of layouts, create their own scenery and rolling stock and modify the provided content by adding features or re-skins.

Downloadable content

Various add-ons are available for Train Simulator, containing routes, locomotives and/or multiple units for Quick Drive use, as well as scenarios for Standard, Career and Free Roam modes.[19] Examples include the fictional Rascal & Cottonwood route from All Aboard and packs of the LMS Jubilees and the GWR 4900 Class locomotives.

Routes

Routes are developed by RailSimulator.com/Dovetail Games, unless otherwise noted.

Add-on name Features
Image mi km Set Country Scenarios[a] Locomotives and multiple units Notes
Bristol–Exeter
Bristol Temple Meads–Exeter St Thomas
85 137 N/A United Kingdom 8
Developed by Just Trains.
Doncaster Works
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
N/A N/A 1981 United Kingdom 11 Class 03 shunter
East Coast Main Line
Newcastle Central–York
89 143 1978 United Kingdom 9
ECML: London–Peterborough
London King's Cross–Peterborough
76 122 N/A United Kingdom 9 This add-on can be purchased as a standalone product and does not require Train Simulator 2016 in order to play.
Edinburgh–Glasgow
Glasgow Queen Street–Edinburgh Waverly
46 N/A 2009-2010 United Kingdom 6 Class 170 "Turbostar" DMU Developed by Thomson Interactive.
Falmouth Branch
Truro–Falmouth Docks
12 19 N/A United Kingdom 5
Also known as the Maritime Line.
Glasgow Airport Rail Link
Glasgow Central–Glasgow International Airport
7 11 2010s United Kingdom 5 Class 380 "Desiro" EMU Developed by Thomson Interactive.
Includes 1.2 mi (1.9 km) of fictional track between the proposed Airport Junction and Glasgow International Airport.
Great Eastern Main Line
London Liverpool Street–Ipswich
70 113 N/A United Kingdom 8 Class 360 EMU
Great Western Main Line
Oxford–London Paddington
60 97 2006 United Kingdom 8
Hatchet Hill Quarry 5 8 1970s United Kingdom 7 Class 04 diesel-mechanical shunter Developed by Oovee Game Studios.
This route is fictional, based in the Mendip Hills.
Isle of Wight
Ryde Pier Head–Shanklin (main line)
Smallbrook Junction–Wootton (steam branch)
13 21 2011 United Kingdom 14
Liverpool–Manchester
Liverpool Lime Street–Manchester Piccadilly
40 64 N/A United Kingdom 8
London–Brighton
London Victoria–Brighton
50 80 2012 United Kingdom 12
London–Faversham High Speed
London St Pancras–Faversham
51 82 2013 United Kingdom 5 Uses TVM-430 in-cab signalling.
Midland Main Line
London to Bedford
55 88 N/A United Kingdom 7
  • Class 66 diesel-electric locomotive in EWS livery
  • Class 319 electric multiple unit in First Capital Connect livery
Includes London St Pancras railway station
North Somerset Railway
Frome–Radstock
United Kingdom 4 Class 117 DMU
Portsmouth Direct Line
Portsmouth Harbour–Woking
49 79 2000s United Kingdom 10 Class 450 "Desiro" EMU
Riviera Line
Exeter St Davids–Paignton
28 45 N/A United Kingdom 6
Settle to Carlisle
Carlisle–Settle
N/A N/A N/A United Kingdom 13
Sheerness Branch
Sittingbourne–Sheerness-on-Sea
7 11 N/A United Kingdom 2 Class 466 EMU This add-on is an extension to the "London–Faversham High Speed" route which is also required.
Somerset & Dorset Railway
Templecombe–Bath Green Park
N/A N/A 1955 United Kingdom 10
South London Network
London Victoria to Clapham Junction, Croydon, London Bridge
9+16 14+26 N/A United Kingdom 7
Includes Brixton and Crystal Palace, features Battersea Power Station
Weardale and Teesdale Railway Network
Durham City–Wearhead
200 1950-1960 United Kingdom 7
West Coast Main Line North
Glasgow Central–Carlisle Citadel
100+ 161+ 1990 United Kingdom 12 Class 86 electric locomotive Developed by Keith Ross.
West Coast Main Line Over Shap
Carlisle–Preston
90 145 1970s United Kingdom 16
Developed by KrossRails (Keith Ross).
West Coast Main Line Trent Valley
Stafford–Daventry
60 United Kingdom 10
West Somerset Railway
Minehead–Bishops Lydeard
20 32 N/A United Kingdom 9
This add-on can be purchased as a standalone product and does not require Train Simulator 2016 in order to play.
Western Lines of Scotland
Carlisle–Stanraer Harbour
N/A N/A 1960s United Kingdom 15 BR Black Five (4-6-0) steam locomotive Developed by Keith Ross.
Woodhead Line
Manchester Piccadilly–Sheffield Victoria
60 97 N/A United Kingdom 7
Includes the Wath branch and Woodhead Tunnels.
Berlin–Wittenberg 71 115 N/A Germany 10
Developed by Aerosoft.
Cologne–Düsseldorf N/A N/A N/A Germany 9
Developed by Aerosoft.
Cologne-Koblenz 60 96 N/A Germany 6
Hamburg–Hanover 95 153 N/A Germany 8
Hamburg-Lübeck Railway 64 40 Germany 7
Munich–Augsburg 38 61 N/A Germany 6
Munich–Garmisch-Partenkirchen 62 100 N/A Germany 7
Munich–Rosenheim 64 40 Germany 7
Ruhr–Sieg Line
Hagen–Siegen
N/A N/A 1998 Germany 12
Mannheim-Karlsruhe 50 80 N/A Germany 7
Cajon Pass
Barstow–San Bernardino, California
81 131 2005 United States 12
  • GE ES44AC diesel locomotive
  • EMD E7 diesel-electric locomotive
  • EMD SD40-2 diesel-electric locomotive
Colton & Northern 20+ 32+ N/A United States 21 EMD SD40-2 diesel-electric locomotive Developed by All Aboard.
The locations in this add-on are fictional.
Donner Pass: Southern Pacific
Roseville Yard, California–Reno, Nevada
140 225 1990s United States 12
Feather River Canyon
Oroville–Quincy Junction, California
United States 7
Fort Kent–Eagle Lake 20+ 32+ N/A United States 20
Developed by All Aboard.
This route is fictional, set around the Maine area of the northeastern United States.
Horseshoe Curve
Altoona–Johnstown, Pennsylvania
45 72 1956 United States 6
  • EMD F7 diesel-electric locomotive "A" and "B" units
  • EMD GP7 diesel-electric locomotive
Marias Pass
Shelby–Whitefish, Montana
152 245 N/A United States 8
Features the 13-mile (21 km) branch line to Kalispell.
Miami – West Palm Beach, Florida 70 114 N/A United States 8
Norfolk Southern Coal District
Bailey Mine–West Brownsville, Pennsylvania
60 97 N/A United States 7
Includes the 10-mile (16 km) branch on the east bank of the Monongahela River.
Northeast Corridor
Philadelphia 30th Street–New York Pennsylvania
90 145 N/A United States 8 EMD AEM-7 electric locomotive
NEC: New York–New Haven
New York City–New Haven, Connecticut
75 121 N/A United States 6
This add-on can be purchased as a standalone product and does not require Train Simulator 2016 in order to play.
North Jersey Coast Line
New York City/Hoboken, New Jersey-Bay Head, New Jersey
66 106 N/A United States 7 ALP-45DP diesel-electric locomotive
Ohio Steel 2
Dover–Massillon, Ohio
N/A N/A N/A United States 30 EMD SD40-2 diesel-electric locomotive Developed by All Aboard.
Pacific Surfliner: LA–San Diego
Los Angeles–San Diego, California
128 206 2000s United States 9 EMD F59PHI diesel-electric locomotive This add-on can be purchased as a standalone product and does not require Train Simulator 2016 in order to play.
Portland Terminal
Union Station–Rigby Yard, Maine
N/A N/A N/A United States 11
Developed by G-TraX Simulations.
Rascal & Cottonwood 20 32 N/A United States 11 EMD SD40-2 diesel-electric locomotive Developed by All Aboard.
The locations in this add-on are fictional.
Sherman Hill
Laramie–Cheyenne, Wyoming
60 97 N/A United States 6
Soldier Summit
Provo–Helper, Utah
69 111 N/A United States 7
Stevens Pass
Wenatchee–Mukilteo, Washington
123 198 N/A United States 14
Developed by GNTX.
Features the 7.79-mile (12.5 km) Cascade Tunnel.
Canadian Mountain Passes
Revelstoke–Lake Louise
155 250 N/A Canada 13 Canadian Pacific GE ES44AC diesel locomotive Developed by Milepost Simulations.
Dazhou–Chengdu Railway
Chengdu - Suining High Speed
146 350 N/A China 6 China Railways CRH1
KwaZulu-Natal Corridor
Pietermaritzburg–Ladysmith
119 191 N/A South Africa 10 Class 6E1 electric locomotive Developed by Hermann Kuhne and Johan Pretorius (aka Johansteam).
The Story of Forest Rail N/A N/A N/A Japan 8
Developed by Union Workshop.
This route is fictional, based in the Furusato Ginga Line.

Locomotives and multiple units

Locomotives and multiple units are developed by RailSimulator.com/Dovetail Games, unless otherwise noted.

Add-on name Features
Image Country Locomotives and multiple units Scenarios[b] Route(s) required for scenarios Notes
BR 6MT Clan Class United Kingdom BR Standard Class 6 (4-6-2) steam locomotive 3 Western Lines of Scotland
BR 9F Loco United Kingdom BR Standard Class 9F (2-10-0) steam locomotive 3 Western Lines of Scotland
BR Castle Class United Kingdom GWR 4073 Class steam locomotive 4 Riviera Line: Exeter–Paignton
BR Class 07 United Kingdom British Rail Class 07 diesel-electric locomotive 4 West Somerset Railway
BR Class 14 United Kingdom British Rail Class 14 diesel-hydraulic locomotive 4 West Somerset Railway
BR Class 20 United Kingdom British Rail Class 20 diesel-electric locomotive 4 Western Lines of Scotland
BR Class 27 United Kingdom British Rail Class 27 diesel locomotive 4 Western Lines of Scotland
BR Class 31 United Kingdom British Rail Class 31 diesel locomotive 3 Settle to Carlisle
BR Class 31 Freight United Kingdom British Rail Class 31 diesel locomotive 0
BR Class 33 United Kingdom British Rail Class 33 diesel-electric locomotive 3 Portsmouth Direct Line. Great Western Main Line
BR Class 35 United Kingdom British Rail Class 35 diesel-hydraulic locomotive 4 Riviera Line: Exeter–Paignton
BR Class 40 '40145' United Kingdom British Rail Class 40 diesel locomotive 4 Midland Main Line
BR Class 45 "Peak" United Kingdom British Rail Class 45 diesel locomotives 3 Liverpool-Manchester
BR Class 50 United Kingdom British Rail Class 50 diesel locomotive 5 Settle to Carlisle Developed by MeshTools.
BR Class 52 United Kingdom British Rail Class 52 diesel-hydraulic locomotive 4 Riviera Line: Exeter–Paignton
BR Class 58 United Kingdom British Rail Class 58 diesel locomotive 4 Great Western Main Line
BR Class 73 ‘Gatwick Express’ United Kingdom British Rail Class 73 diesel locomotive 3 London–Brighton
BR Class 76 & 77 United Kingdom British Rail Class 76 & Class 77 electric locomotives 5 Woodhead Line
BR Class 87 United Kingdom British Rail Class 87 electric locomotive 3 West Coast Main Line North
BR Class 101 United Kingdom British Rail Class 101 DMU 3 East Coast Main Line
BR Class 105 United Kingdom British Rail Class 105 DMU 3 Weardale & Teesdale Network
BR Class 117 United Kingdom BR Class 117 DMU 4 West Somerset Railway
BR Class 303 EMU United Kingdom British Rail Class 303 EMU 3 West Coast Main Line North
BR Class 421 "4CIG" United Kingdom British Rail Class 421 "4CIG" EMU 5 Portsmouth Direct Line
BR Class 422 "4BIG" United Kingdom British Rail Class 422 "4BIG" EMU 3 London–Brighton
BR Class 423 "4VEP" United Kingdom British Rail Class 423 "4VEP" EMU 5 Portsmouth Direct Line
BR DP1 "Deltic" United Kingdom British Railways DP1 diesel-electric locomotive 3 Settle to Carlisle
BR GT3 Turbine United Kingdom British Rail GT3 5 Woodhead Line
BR Regional Railways Class 101 United Kingdom British Rail Class 101 DMU 4 Liverpool–Manchester
BR Robinson Class O4 United Kingdom LNER Class O4 (2-8-0) steam locomotive 4 Woodhead Line
BR Sectors Class 56 United Kingdom British Rail Class 56 diesel locomotive 4 West Coast Main Line North
BR Standard Class 2MT United Kingdom BR Standard Class 2 (2-6-0) steam locomotive 6 Western Lines of Scotland Developed by Digital Traction.
BR Standard Class 4MT United Kingdom BR Standard Class 4 (4-6-0) steam locomotive 0
BR Stanier Jubilee Class United Kingdom LMS Jubilee Class (4-6-0) steam locomotive 0
BR/LNER Class J50 United Kingdom LNER Class J50 (0-6-0T) steam locomotive 3 Western Lines of Scotland Developed by MeshTools.
Bulleid Q1 Class United Kingdom SR Q1 class steam locomotive 6 Somerset & Dorset Railway Developed by Victory Works.
Class 2F Dock Tank United Kingdom LMS Fowler Dock Tank steam locomotive 3 Falmouth Branch Developed by MeshTools.
Class 57 Rail Tour United Kingdom British Rail Class 57 diesel locomotive 6 Settle to Carlisle Developed by Oovee Game Studios.
Class 67 "Diamond Jubilee" United Kingdom British Rail Class 67 diesel-electric locomotive 1 Great Western Main Line
Class 86 United Kingdom British Rail Class 86 electric locomotive 6 West Coast Main Line North
Class 111 United Kingdom British Rail Class 111 DMU 0
Class 150 "Sprinter" United Kingdom British Rail Class 150/2 DMU 0 Developed by Oovee Game Studios.
Class 156 United Kingdom British Rail Class 156 "Super Sprinter" DMU 6 Great Western Main Line. East Coast Main Line Developed by Oovee Game Studios.
Class 158 United Kingdom British Rail Class 158 "Express Sprinter" DMU 0
Class 170 "Turbostar" United Kingdom British Rail Class 170 & 171 "Turbostar" DMUs 0
Class 325 United Kingdom British Rail Class 325 EMU 3 West Coast Main Line North
Class 390 United Kingdom British Rail Class 390 EMU 7 West Coast Main Line North
Class 455 United Kingdom British Rail Class 455 EMU 4 Portsmouth Direct Line Developed by Thomson Interactive.
Class A4 Pacifics United Kingdom LNER Class A4 (4-6-2) steam locomotive 6 London–Brighton (Speed Test scenarios)
Class J94 "Memories of Maerdy" United Kingdom Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0ST (0-6-0ST) steam locomotive 0 Developed by MeshTools.
Includes Maerdy Valley colliery mini-route.
CrossCountry Class 220 "Voyager" United Kingdom British Rail Class 220 DMU 3 Riviera Line: Exeter–Paignton
Duchess of Sutherland United Kingdom LMS Princess Coronation Class (4-6-2) steam locomotive 4 Settle to Carlisle
EWS Class 66 v2.0 United Kingdom British Rail Class 66 diesel-electric locomotive 3 West Coast Main Line North
EWS Class 67 United Kingdom British Rail Class 67 diesel-electric locomotive 5 Great Western Main Line
EWS Class 92 United Kingdom British Rail Class 92 electric locomotive 3 West Coast Main Line North
EWS & Freightliner Class 08s United Kingdom British Rail Class 08 diesel-electric shunter 5 Edinburgh–Glasgow
First Capital Connect Class 319 United Kingdom British Rail Class 319 EMU 4 London–Brighton
First Capital Connect Class 321 United Kingdom British Rail Class 321 EMU 4 ECML: London–Peterborough
First Capital Connect Class 377 United Kingdom British Rail Class 377 "Electrostar" EMU 3 London–Brighton
Fowler 4F United Kingdom LMS Fowler Class 4F (0-6-0) steam locomotive 5 Somerset & Dorset Railway
Freightliner Class 57/0 United Kingdom British Rail Class 57 diesel locomotive 3 Edinburgh–Glasgow Developed by Oovee Game Studios.
Freightliner Class 66 v2.0 United Kingdom British Rail Class 66 diesel-electric locomotive 3 Edinburgh–Glasgow
Freightliner Class 70 United Kingdom British Rail Class 70 diesel locomotive 5 West Coast Main Line North
Gatwick Express Class 442 United Kingdom British Rail Class 442 3 London–Brighton
GEML Class 90 United Kingdom
4 Great Eastern Main Line: London–Ipswich Developed by Waggonz.
Grand Central Class 180 "Adelante" United Kingdom British Rail Class 180 DMU 3 ECML: London–Peterborough
Green & Gold HST United Kingdom InterCity 125 DMU 4 Great Western Main Line
GWR Class 14XX United Kingdom GWR 1400 Class steam locomotive 6 Falmouth Branch
GWR 56XX Class United Kingdom GWR 5600 Class steam locomotive 5 Class J94 "Memories of Maerdy" add-on Developed by Pete Gillam.
GWR King Class United Kingdom GWR 6000 Class "King" (4-6-0) steam locomotive 2 Great Western Main Line
GWR Small Prairies United Kingdom GWR 4400 Class GWR 4500 Class and GWR 4575 Class steam locomotives 6 Falmouth Branch
GWR Steam Railmotor United Kingdom GWR steam rail motor steam locomotive 5 West Somerset Railway Developed by Victory Works.
HST Buffer United Kingdom InterCity 125 HST 3 East Coast Main Line Developed by Oovee Game Studios.
InterCity Class 91 United Kingdom British Rail Class 91 electric locomotive 3 ECML: London–Peterborough
LMS Class 3F "Jinty" United Kingdom LMS Fowler Class 3F (0-6-0) steam locomotive 5 Western Lines of Scotland Developed by MeshTools.
LNER Black Class A3 "Flying Scotsman" United Kingdom Class A3 (4-6-2) steam locomotive 3 London–Brighton
LNER Class A3 "Flying Scotsman" United Kingdom Class A3 (4-6-2) steam locomotive 0
LNER Peppercorn Class A2 "Blue Peter" United Kingdom LNER Peppercorn Class A2 60532 Blue Peter (4-6-2) steam locomotive 3 ECML: London–Peterborough
LNER/BR Class A1 "Tornado" United Kingdom LNER Peppercorn Class A1 Tornado (4-6-2) steam locomotive 0
LNER/BR Class J94 United Kingdom LNER Class J94 (0-6-0ST) steam locomotive 5 Woodhead Line
London Overground Class 378 "Capitalstar" United Kingdom British Rail Class 378 EMU 4 South London Network
N15 King Arthur Class "Sir Lamiel" United Kingdom LSWR N15 class (4-6-0) steam locomotive 3 West Somerset Railway
Network SouthEast Class 47 United Kingdom British Rail Class 47 diesel-electric locomotive 4 Great Western Main Line
Network SouthEast Class 121 United Kingdom British Rail Class 121 DMU 3 Great Western Main Line
Network SouthEast Class 159 United Kingdom British Rail Class 159 DMU 3 Riviera Line: Exeter–Paignton
Network SouthEast Class 415 United Kingdom British Rail Class 415 3 South London Network
Powerhaul Class 66 v2.0 United Kingdom British Rail Class 66 diesel-electric locomotive 3 Great Eastern Main Line: London–Ipswich
ScotRail Class 380 United Kingdom British Rail Class 380 EMU 0 Developed by Thomson Interactive.
Settle–Carlisle Specials United Kingdom
5 Settle to Carlisle
South West Trains Class 444 United Kingdom British Rail Class 444 EMU 8 Portsmouth Direct Line
Southeastern Class 465 United Kingdom British Rail Class 465/2 "Networker" EMU 3 London–Faversham High Speed
Southern Class 421 "4CIG" United Kingdom British Rail Class 421 "4CIG" EMU 3 London–Brighton
SP&S E-1 Class "Northern" United Kingdom SP&S Class E-1 (4-8-4) steam locomotive 0 Developed by G-TraX Simulations.
Strathclyde Class 101 United Kingdom British Rail Class 101 DMU 3 West Coast Main Line North
Thompson Class B1 United Kingdom LNER Thompson Class B1 (4-6-0) steam locomotive 5 Woodhead Line
WSR Diesels United Kingdom
3 West Somerset Railway
DB BR 103 TEE Germany DB Class 103 electric locomotives 3 Hamburg–Hanover Developed by virtualRailroads.
DB BR 111 Germany DB Class 111 electric locomotive 6 Hamburg–Hanover Developed by virtualRailroads.
DB BR 120 Germany DB Class 120 electric locomotive 3 Mannheim-Karlsruhe
DB BR 143 Germany DR Class 243 electric locomotive 5 Cologne–Düsseldorf Developed by virtualRailroads.
DB BR 145 Germany DBAG Class 145 and 146 electric locomotive 4 Hamburg–Hanover
DB BR 152 Germany DB Class 218 electric locomotive 3 München–Rosenheim
DB BR 218 Germany DB Class 218 diesel locomotive 4 Cologne-Coblence
DB BR 232 Germany DBAG Class 232 diesel locomotive 3 Munich–Augsburg
DB BR 411 "ICE-T" Germany DBAG Class 411 ICE T EMU 3 Hamburg–Hanover
DB BR 420 Germany DB Class 420 EMU 4 Munich–Augsburg Developed by Influenzo.
DB BR 423 Germany DBAG Class 423 EMU 3 Munich–Augsburg
DB BR 424 Germany DBAG Class 424 EMU 3 Hamburg–Hanover
DB BR 605 Germany ICE TD 3 Hamburg–Hanover
DB Freight: 1970s Germany
6 Hagen–Siegen (3) and Seebergbahn (3)[c] Developed by virtualRailroads.
DB ICE 1 Germany ICE 1 HST 13 Hagen-Siegen
DB ICE 2 Germany ICE 2 HST 3 Munich–Augsburg
DB ICE 3 Germany ICE 3M HST 8 Cologne–Düsseldorf
Dispolok BR 189 Germany DB Class 189 electric locomotive 4 Hamburg–Hanover
E18 Passenger Germany DRG Class E 18 electric locomotive 6 Hagen–Siegen and Seebergbahn[d] Developed by virtualRailroads.
Metronom ME 146 Germany Metronom ME 146 electric locomotive 3 Hamburg–Hanover
MRCE ER20 Eurorunner Germany ER20 Eurorunner diesel-electric locomotive 3 Hamburg–Hanover
MRCE ES 64 U2 "Taurus" Germany ES 64 U "EuroSprinter" electric locomotive 4 Hamburg–Hanover Developed by HRQ Studio
Amtrak "Acela Express" United States Acela Express HST 3 Northeast Corridor
Amtrak Dash 8-32BWH United States GE Dash 8-32BWH diesel locomotive 3 Miami–West Palm Beach
Amtrak F40PH "California Zephyr" United States EMD F40PH diesel-electric locomotive 5 Donner Pass: Southern Pacific
Amtrak HHP-8 United States HHP-8 electric locomotive 4 NEC: New York–New Haven
Amtrak P30CH United States GE P30CH diesel-electric locomotive 3 Miami–West Palm Beach
Amtrak P42DC "Empire Builder" United States P42DC diesel-electric locomotive 4 Marias Pass
AT&N Consolidation Class 280-157 United States "Consolidation" Class 280-157 (2-8-0) steam locomotive 3 Horseshoe Curve Developed by SmokeBox.
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe F7 "Warbonnets" United States EMD F7 diesel-electric locomotive 4 Developed by 3DTrains
BNSF Dash 9 United States GE Dash 9 Series diesel locomotive 0
BNSF ES44AC & SD40-2 United States
0
BNSF ES44DC United States GE ES44DC diesel-electric locomotive 3 Pacific Surfliner: LA–San Diego
BNSF GP38-2 United States EMD GP38-2 diesel-electric locomotive 3 Marias Pass
BNSF SD40-2 United States EMD SD40-2 diesel-electric locomotive 4 Marias Pass
BNSF SD75 United States EMD SD75I & SD75M diesel-electric locomotives 5 Cajon Pass
Boston & Maine GE 44 United States GE 44-ton diesel-electric switcher 4 Portland Terminal Developed by DigitalTrainModel.
Burlington Northern F45 United States EMD F45 diesel-electric locomotive 4 Marias Pass
CN SD40-2 Wide Nose United States EMD SD40-2 diesel-electric locomotive 0
CSX 3GS-21B "Genset" United States NRE 3GS21B diesel-electric locomotive 3 NEC: New York–New Haven
CSX AC6000CW United States GE AC6000CW diesel-electric locomotive 3 Miami – West Palm Beach
CSX SD80MAC United States EMD SD80MAC diesel-electric locomotive 4 Norfolk Southern Coal District
D&RGW SD9 United States EMD SD9 diesel-electric locomotive 3 Soldier Summit
EMD GP9 United States EMD GP9 diesel-electric locomotive 0
Great Northern F7 "Empire Builder" United States
  • EMD F7 diesel-electric locomotive
  • EMD GP9 diesel-electric locomotive
3 Marias Pass F7 Based on 3DTrains Model
Los Angeles Commuter Rail F59PH United States EMD F59PH 3 Pacific Surfliner: LA-San Diego
Metro-North Kawasaki M8 United States M8 EMU 4 NEC: New York–New Haven
Metro-North P32 AC-DM "Genesis" United States P32AC-DM diesel-electric locomotive 4 NEC: New York–New Haven
Miami Commuter Rail F40PHL-2 United States EMD F40PH diesel-electric locomotive 3 Miami – West Palm Beach
New Haven FL9 United States EMD FL9 diesel-electric locomotive 3 NEC: New York–New Haven
NKP S-2 Class "Berkshire" United States Nickel Plate 779 (2-8-4) steam locomotive 0 Developed by G-TraX Simulations.
Norfolk Southern Dash 8-40C United States GE Dash 8-40C diesel-electric locomotive 4 Norfolk Southern Coal District
Norfolk Southern GP38-2 High Hood United States EMD GP38-2 diesel-electric locomotive 4 Norfolk Southern Coal District
Norfolk Southern Heritage ES44ACs United States GE ES44AC diesel locomotive 0
Norfolk Southern Heritage SD70ACes United States EMD SD70ACe diesel-electric locomotive 0
Norfolk Southern SD40-2 High Nose United States EMD SD40-2 diesel-electric locomotive 0
Norfolk Southern SD40-2 High Nose Long Hood Forward United States EMD SD40-2 diesel-electric locomotive 4 Norfolk Southern Coal District
Norfolk Southern SD45 High Hoods United States EMD SD45 diesel-electric locomotive 4 Horseshoe Curve Developed by DigitalTrainModel.
PRR Alco RS11 United States ALCO RS-11 diesel-electric locomotive 4 Horseshoe Curve Developed by virtualRailroads.
PRR Baldwin Centipede United States Baldwin DR-12-8-1500/2 diesel locomotive 3 Horseshoe Curve Developed by Reppo.
PRR GE 44 United States GE 44-ton diesel-electric switcher 4 Horseshoe Curve Developed by DigitalTrainModel.
PRR GG1 United States PRR GG1 electric locomotive 4 Northeast Corridor
PRR K4 United States PRR K4s (4-6-2) steam locomotive 5 Horseshoe Curve
PRR RF-16 "Sharknose" United States Baldwin RF-16 diesel locomotive 3 Horseshoe Curve
San Diego Commuter Rail F59PHI United States F59PHI 4 Pacific Surfliner: LA-San Diego
SD40-2 Independence United States EMD SD40-2 diesel-electric locomotive 3 Sherman Hill
SD70 Volume 2 United States EMD SD70 SD70ACe, SD70MAC and
SD70M-2 diesel-electric locomotives
3 Cajon Pass
Seaboard GE U36B United States GE U36B diesel-electric locomotive 3 Miami – West Palm Beach
Southern Pacific Cab Forward United States Southern Pacific class AC-10, AC-11 and
AC-12 cab forward (4-8-8-2) steam locomotives
5 Donner Pass: Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific GE 44 United States GE 44-ton diesel-electric switcher 4 Donner Pass: Southern Pacific Developed by DigitalTrainModel.
Southern Pacific GP20 United States EMD GP20 diesel-electric locomotive 2 Donner Pass: Southern Pacific Developed by Reppo.
Southern Pacific GS-4 United States Southern Pacific class GS-4 (4-8-4) steam locomotive 0 Developed by G-TraX Simulations.
Southern Pacific SD45 United States EMD SD45 diesel-electric locomotive 5 Donner Pass: Southern Pacific Developed by DigitalTrainModel.
Southern Pacific SD70M United States SD70M diesel-electric locomotive 2 Donner Pass: Southern Pacific
SP&S E-1 Class "Northerns" United States SP&S Class E-1 (4-8-4) steam locomotive 0
SW1500 Switcher United States EMD SW1500 diesel switcher 2 Cajon Pass
Union Pacific "Big Boy" United States Union Pacific Big Boy (4-8-8-4) steam locomotive 5 Sherman Hill
Union Pacific "Challenger" United States Union Pacific Challenger (4-6-6-4) steam locomotive 4 Sherman Hill
Union Pacific DDA40X Centennial United States EMD DDA40X diesel-electric locomotive 4 Sherman Hill Developed by DigitalTrainModel.
Union Pacific FEF-3 United States Union Pacific FEF Series (4-8-4) steam locomotive 3 Sherman Hill
Union Pacific GE 44 United States GE 44-ton diesel-electric switcher 4 Cajon Pass Developed by DigitalTrainModel.
Union Pacific GP30 United States EMD GP30 diesel-electric locomotive 4 Sherman Hill
Union Pacific GP50 United States EMD GP50 diesel-electric locomotive 3 Sherman Hill
Union Pacific Heritage SD70ACes United States EMD SD70ACe diesel-electric locomotive 2 Cajon Pass
Union Pacific SD45 United States EMD SD45 diesel-electric locomotive 5 Sherman Hill Developed by DigitalTrainModel.
Union Pacific SD60M United States EMD SD60M diesel-electric locomotive 5 Sherman Hill
Union Pacific SD70ACe United States EMD SD70ACe diesel-electric locomotive 3 Cajon Pass
Zefiro CRH380D China CRH380D EMU 4 Chengdu–Suining
Note

Critical reception

IGN gave RailWorks a 7/10 or "good" stating that the game "doesn't bring a lot of new stuff to the genre" and graphically "lacks the high-end flair of today's top-level titles".[20]

On 17 March 2011, it was announced that RailWorks 2 had won the award for "Simulation of the Year 2010" by readers of Game Industry News (GiN).[21]

Train Simulator 2014 received mixed or average reviews and holds a Metacritic score of 67, based on 6 critics.[22]

The future of the franchise

Since 2014, Dovetail Games has been working on the next generation of the Train Simulator franchise,[23] titled Dovetail Games Train Simulator, utilising Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 technology and scheduled for release in 2016 for PC and Xbox One.[24]

Despite the new game, the company has said that it will continue to support, and even create new content, for the current generation Train Simulator.[23]

References

  1. Paul Jackson (9 December 2013). "RailSimulator.com becomes Dovetail Games". Engine Driver. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  2. "Rail Simulator 2: Railworks – The evolution of Rail Simulator". Internet Archive: Wayback Machine. 26 March 2009. Archived from the original on 6 April 2009. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  3. "New British Publisher Launches RailWorks" (PDF). RailSimulator.com. 10 June 2009. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  4. "RailWorks 2 Train Simulator Releases, Free to Existing RailWorks Customers". store.steampowered.com. 19 October 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  5. "RailWorks 2: Train Simulator for Windows (2010)". MobyGames. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
  6. "Train Simulator 2012 FAQ" (PDF). RailSimulator.com. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  7. "Railworks 3 - Train Simulator 2012 Update Released". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  8. "Train Simulator 2012 Announced for September23". RailSimulator.com. 1 September 2011. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
  9. "World-famous Horseshoe Curve comes to Train Simulator 2012". RailSimulator.com. 6 September 2011. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
  10. 1 2 "Train Simulator 2013 - what happens on the 20th September?". RailSimulator.com. 12 September 2012. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
  11. "Train Simulator 2013 Deluxe Edition is now available worldwide via download on Steam". RailSimulator.com. 10 October 2012. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
  12. "Train Simulator 2013 Announced for 20th September". RailSimulator.com. 15 August 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  13. 1 2 3 "Train Simulator 2014 on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
  14. Livingston, Christopher (25 September 2013). "Train Simulator 2014 hands-on: all aboard the series’ new vehicles and routes". PC Gamer. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  15. Parish, Peter (21 July 2014). "Train Simulator 2015 choo-choo-chooses 18 September release date". Incgamers.com. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  16. "Get Ready For The Extreme With Train Simulator 2016". Engine Driver. 1 April 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  17. "Download the Port Road line - FREE". RailSimulator.com. 3 September 2010. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  18. "Train Simulator 2013 Driver Manual" (PDF). RailSimulator.com. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  19. "RailWorks Add-on Products". RailSimulator.com. Retrieved June 2013.
  20. "RailWorks IGN Review". IGN. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
  21. "Game of the Year Results (2010)". Game Industry News. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  22. Metacritic reviews – Train Simulator 2014. Metacritic. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  23. 1 2 "Dovetail Games begins work on Next-Generation Train Simulator". Engine Driver. 1 July 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  24. "Dovetail Games Looks to the Future Collaborating with Microsoft". Engine Driver. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2016.

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