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In conjunction with the release of the JR East Train Simulator DLC Vol. 20 “Ome Line,” we will be holding a live YouTube broadcast on Thursday, November 28 at 7:00 p.m. Japan time to discuss the latest DLC “Ome Line” and the update in an enthusiastic manner.
This time, in addition to the usual members, the main line drivers and main line conductors of the Tachikawa unification center who actually work on the Ome Line will also participate.
We will announce the Ome Line DLC that will be released on the same day as well as other updates, so please be sure to tune in!

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Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
We are pleased to announce the Ōme Line DLC, which will finally go on sale on Thursday,November 28.


[h3]▢Ōme Line[/h3]

*The screen is under development and the contents may change from the time of release.

[h3]Points of Appeal[/h3]
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• Actual in-train automatic broadcasting was implemented in cooperation with Yawata Electric Industrial Co!
• Voice broadcasts by active conductors and voice calls by active drivers are also implemented.(Tachikawa Unification Center is in charge)!
• The “Holiday Rapid Okutama” can be operated!
• A wide variety of 4-, 6-, and 10-car configurations can be operated!

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[h3]About the Route[/h3]
The Ōme Line is a 37.2 km long line connecting Tachikawa Station in Tachikawa City, Tōkyō, and Okutama Station in Okutama-town, Nishitama-county, Tōkyō. The line runs through residential areas from Tachikawa Station to Ōme Station, but from Ōme Station onward it runs along the Tama River through the mountains. The area between Ōme Station and Okutama Station is known as the Adventure Line, and although it is in Tōkyō, it is an area where visitors can enjoy abundant nature and activities right after getting off the station.
The “Holiday Rapid Okutama” train used to run directly from Shinjuku Station to Okutama Station on holidays, but the train line is now separated at Ōme Station, and the “Holiday Rapid Okutama” between Ōme and Okutama Stations is operated as a temporary train.
After leaving Tachikawa Station, the train runs through a residential area until it reaches Ōme Station. On the way, the train passes through Nishi-Tachikawa Station, the nearest station to the Shōwa Kinen Park and Haijima Station, a major transportation hub. There are many trains to Ōme Station, and the line is double-tracked up to the Higashi- Ōme Station area.
After leaving Ōme Station, trains travel along the valley along the Tama River to Okutama Station. The scenery is very different from the scenery up to Ōme Station, with a single-track line and lush greenery of trees and mountains.
The Okutama area is also home to a number of tourist attractions such as canoeing and ranching, and the entire Okutama line has been converted into a hotel, called the “Along railway line marugoto Hotel” .
We hope you will enjoy the Ōme Line, which has two distinctive features a double track running through a residential area and a single track running through the mountains.

[h3]Route Information[/h3]

• Section: Ōme Line Outbound Tachikawa⇒Okutama
  
• Total length: 37.2km
  
• Number of Stations: 25
  
• Security equipment: ATS-P

[h3]Train schedules that can be operated[/h3]

• Train Number：715
  
• Type/Destination: Local train to Kabe
  
• Section where you can drive: Tachikawa（07:41）→Kabe（08:07）
  
• Type of train: Series E233-0 4 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tachikawa unification center
  
  
• Train Number：843
  
• Type/Destination: Local train to Ōme
  
• Section where you can drive: Tachikawa（08:11）→Ōme（08:43）
  
• Type of train: Series E233-0 6 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tachikawa unification center
  
  
• Train Number：1379T
  
• Type/Destination: Local train to Ōme
  
• Section where you can drive: Tachikawa（13:30）→Ōme（13:59）
  
• Type of train: Series E233-0 10 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tachikawa unification center
  
  
• Train Number：721T
  
• Type/Destination: Holiday Rapid Okutama No. 3 to Ōme
  
• Section where you can drive: Tachikawa（08:12）→Ōme（08:44）
  
• The train will run on the Ome Line main line between Tachikawa and Nishi-Tachikawa Stations for the convenience of the video.
  
• Type of train: Series E233-0 10 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tachikawa unification center
  
  
• Train Number：7847
  
• Type/Destination: Holiday Rapid Okutama No.83 to Okutama
  
• Section where you can drive: Ōme（08:46）→Okutama（09:16）
  
• Type of train: Series E233-0 4 cars
  
• For convenience of the video, the train is implemented in 4-car formation.
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tachikawa unification center
  
  
• Train Number：1103
  
• Type/Destination: Local train to Okutama
  
• Section where you can drive: Ōme（11:42）→Okutama（12:20）
  
• Type of train: Series E233-0 4 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tachikawa unification center
  
  
• Train Number：1407
  
• Type/Destination: Local train to Okutama
  
• Section where you can drive: Ōme（14:33）→Okutama（15:12）
  
• Type of train: Series E233-0 4 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tachikawa unification center
  

[h3]International sales price: US$29.99[/h3]
The store page is open to the public.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3349810/JR_____E2330/?beta=0

[h3]The following updates are planned to coincide with the release of the DLC.[/h3]

【Common】
• Brush up of E233 series motor sound
  Brush up the motor sound of the E233 series to coincide with the release of the Ome Line DLC.（Series E233-0、Series E233-1000、Series E233-7000、Series E233-5000、Series E233-8000）
  

Please look forward to the release date!

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We hope everyone is enjoying the Yokosuka Line DLC and updates that were released on Tuesday, October 29.

We have received the following comments about the Yokosuka Line DLC.
"The automatic broadcast is now played, bringing it closer to the atmosphere of the actual car."
"The motor sound of the E217 series has also been modified to more closely resemble that of the actual car."
We are encouraged by all of these positive comments and your candid reviews.
Thank you again for the many reviews and supportive comments.


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[h3]Now, I hope you all got the hint about the next distribution route that I gave in the last YouTube live-stream.(1：36：30～)

Let's try to answer the question, what was the line represented by “a line that runs along part of an abandoned rail line.”[/h3]

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[h3]The meaning represented by “a line running along part of an abandoned railway line” was “the former Itsukaichi Railway line between Tachikawa and Musashi-Uenohara,” which is the “Ome Short Line” on which down trains run directly from the Chuo Line rapid Service.[/h3]



[h4]So, the next DLC will be "Ome Line"[/h4]


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• Route: Ome Line
  
• Section: Outbound Tachikawa Station ⇒ Okutama Station (37.2km)
  
• Model: Series E233-0 (4-car, 6-car, 10-car)
  
• Release date: Scheduled for Thursday, November 28, 2024
  
• International sales price: US$29.99
  

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The Ome Line is a 37.2 km long line connecting Tachikawa Station in Tachikawa City, Tokyo, and Okutama Station in Okutama-cho, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo.
In the past, the “Holiday Rapid Okutama” special rapid train used to run directly from Shinjuku Station to Okutama Station on weekends and holidays, but now regular trains run only to Ome Station, and seasonal trains are operated between Ome and Okutama Stations.
The train runs through a residential area until Ome Station. The train runs through Nishi-Tachikawa Station, which is the closest station to the Showa Kinen Park, and Haijima Station, which is a major transportation hub. There are many trains to Ome Station, and the line is double-tracked until near Higashi Ome Station.
After leaving Ome Station, the scenery is green with trees and mountains. This section of the line is nicknamed the “Tokyo Adventure Line,” and trains with special wrapping are in operation. The line runs along the valley of the Tama River via Hinatawada Station, which is the closest station to Yoshino Plum District, and Ontake Station, which is the gateway to Mt. Ontake.
Please enjoy the Ome Line, which has two distinctive features: a double track running through a residential area and a single track running through the mountains.


We are working hard on the production so that we can inform you of the production status as soon as possible. Please look forward to further updates!

The following modifications have been made.

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【Yokosuka Line DLC】 Corrected the extent to which the 65 km/h curve limit applies between Zushi and Kamakura stations.

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Since the update of the Steam client on September 11, there has been an issue with the Zuiki controller not working properly when you select theZuiki controller from the controller settings and play.
We are currently working with Valve Corporation to investigate the cause of this issue.

Based on the information we have received since the problem occurred, we have compiled a tentative countermeasure to make the mass control handles work when playing the game.

Countermeasure (1)
By connecting the Zuiki controller to USB after the opening of JR East Train Simulator, the mass control handle may work without the need for additional settings.

Countermeasure (2)
①If the mass control handle does not work in Countermeasure (1), click “Library” in the Steam client and click “JR East Train Simulator” from the left menu.
②When the “JR East Train Simulator” screen appears, click the controller icon or “View Controller Settings” on the right side of the screen.
③Click “Driving Controls” or “Edit Layout”.
④ Click “Joysticks” on the left side of the screen, then click “Master Controller (one handle)” for the left joystick operation in the center of the screen.
⑤ Click “Master Controller (one handle)” when the choice of options for the left joysticks is displayed.
⑥ Click “B Back”.
When ① to ⑥ are completed, the setting is complete.


Thank you very much for providing us with the information related to the problem through comments on the bulletin board, etc.
Thank you for your continued support of JR EAST Train Simulator.