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Explore the thrills of a new territory as Turkey makes its debut in Train Simulator Classic, with AND Model’s breathtakingly scenic Taurus Mountains.

Taurus Mountains is available now on the Steam Store for Train Simulator Classic. Rich in history and importance, the Taurus Mountains were conquered by rail throughout the latter part of the 19th century and into the early 20th century, as part of a much bigger plan to link Berlin and Baghdad. Mostly single track, the line weaves itself through gorgeous terrain from end to end, and is unelectrified throughout, making for an unobstructed view of the mountain pass.

The Taurus Mountains route is as challenging as it is famous. Located in Southern Turkey, this section represents the 125km stretch between Yenice, Tarsus County and Ulukışla, Niğde District. Making its way through 1400 meters of changing elevation, passing through 37 tunnels and over 60 bridges en route, including the famous Varda Viaduct (used in the filming of Skyfall), this is an experience not to be missed.
Boasting 9 mainline stations plus a small halt, as well as bespoke railway infrastructure such as turntables, container loading stations and depots, all captured in exquisite detail, the Taurus Mountains route has everything one could need to be fully immersed in Turkish rail.

Never before seen challenges await as you take control of the realistic DE 24000 locomotive. A 1970s classic still operating today, this 2400hp diesel-electric stallion is entirely analogue in operation and requires attention to master. This is a pro-range locomotive in Train Simulator Classic, make sure you have the in-depth manual on hand as you learn to drive. Once mastered you will be able to power through the mountains on both passenger and freight duties.

Taurus Mountains: Ulukışla - Yenice, is available now on the Steam Store.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2009527/Train_Simulator_Taurus_Mountains_Ulukla__Yenice_Route_AddOn/

Please note that Taurus Mountains is a highly detailed route and you may be required to adjust your in-game settings to get the best possible experience. The use of 64-bit Train Simulator is also recommended.

Discover the breathtaking scenery of southern Turkey with Taurus Mountains, coming soon to Train Simulator Classic!

Head to a brand-new country for the first time in Train Simulator Classic with Taurus Mountains from developer AND Model. Years in the making this Turkish route runs from Yenice in Tarsus County climbing 1,400 meters as you wind your way across the epic Taurus Mountains to Ulukışla in the district of Niğde. Enjoy picturesque scenery that is on the bucket list of many a railfan, cross 60 bridges including the famous Varda Viaduct (aka ‘James Bond’ bridge), and go through 37 tunnels as you make your way through the changing scenery of the mountains. An experience not to be missed.

On this route you will be taking control of the DE 24000 locomotive. in a striking red livery with white stripes. A diesel electric with 2,400 hp (hence the name), this came into service in Turkey in the 1970’s and remains in operation today with an overhauled cab. Filled with unique details and realistic controls by AND Model this pro-range loco is almost entirely analogue and requires attention to master. Take on the challenge as you drive a series of six scenarios that guide you through its authentic operation and learn to drive this rewarding machine. In addition to these introduction scenarios you will find additional Standard, Career and Quick Drive scenarios offering a mix of passenger and freight running on the route.

You can see some of the first screens of Taurus Mountains below. Next Wednesday you can also look forward to an interview with the founder of AND Model here on Dovetail Live, as well as an exclusive preview stream of the route on Railfan TV. Get ready to experience your first journey in Turkey - Taurus Mountains: Ulukışla - Yenice is coming soon to Train Simulator Classic.









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We also have a mighty 124-page Taurus Mountain Route Manual for you to enjoy and also a much shorter Taurus Mountain Quick Start Guide available to read online now!

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Get discounts up to 60% on a range of Chinese add-ons for Train Simulator Classic this week.
Discover a new Chinese route or locomotive for Train Simulator Classic in celebration of Singles Day, which takes place on 11th November. You can find a selection on Add-Ons from Just Trains and Union Workshop on sale this week.

Routes available as part of the sale include Chengdu – Suining High Speed, a modern passenger route in where you can take the CRH1A EMU up to 250 km/h and South West China High Speed where you can race through 570 km of valleys and hills. Featured locomotives in the sale are the revolutionary CRH2A EMU and the detailed high power HXD3D locomotive.

Experience the thrill of Chinese high speed rail. The full list of Add-Ons in the sale...

Routes
Chengdu – Suining (-35%)
South West China High Speed (-45%)
Tōhoku High Speed & Main Line (-30%)
Western Sichuan Pass: Dujiangyan - Maoxian & Mashancun (-50%)
Longhai Railway: Lingbao - Mianchi (-50%)
Chengkun Railway: Hanyuan – Puxiong (-50%)
Guiguang High Speed Railway: Guilin - Hezhou (-40%)
Shanghai Maglev (-60%)

Locomotives
CRH2A EMU (-50%)
CRH 380A High Speed Train (-40%)
CRH380D EMU (-30%)
HXD3D Electric Locomotive (-25%)

One of North America’s “Super Six” freight railroads, BNSF Railway is a goliath of modern railroading – and you can bring it alive with a variety of extraordinary routes and DLC for Train Simulator Classic!

BNSF Railway: It is one of North America’s – and the world’s – railroading goliaths. BNSF spins its ribbons of steel across 32,500 route miles which stretch through 28 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. BNSF calls upon upwards of 8,000 locomotives and 35,000 employees to haul agricultural products, intermodal traffic, industrial goods, vehicles, coal, chemicals, and petroleum. And BNSF generates more than $22 billion in annual revenues.

As impressive as today’s BNSF operations and statistics are, the railroad also rejoices in a rich history and heritage. Formed in 1996, BNSF’s predecessors include a virtual who’s who of American railroading, including Burlington Northern, Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Burlington Route (CB&Q), Spokane, Portland & Seattle, Frisco (SL-SF), and famed Santa Fe (and indeed we’ll explore BNSF’s remarkable predecessors in a future DTL article).

Befitting BNSF as one of the world’s most extraordinary and diverse railroads, Train Simulator Classic offers a bountiful selection of BNSF routes, locomotive and equipment packs, and realistic scenario packs to bring the railroad to full life and provide you with countless hours of railroading challenges and enjoyment. Let’s take a look:



BNSF Routes
Train Simulator Classic offers you the opportunity to climb aboard and experience big-time North American railroading on no less than seven routes which feature BNSF operations!
Three superb and popular Train Simulator Classic routes re-create legendary portions of the BNSF’s northern-tier main line as originally set down by the Great Northern – including the Train Simulator Classic Marias Pass, Stevens Pass, and Montana Hi-Line routes. BNSF’s unique and fast-paced triple-track steel speedway extending west from Chicago is the subject of the remarkable Racetrack: Aurora - Chicago route. And three additional Train Simulator Classic routes – the Tehachapi Pass route, Pacific Surfliner route, and vintage Cajon Pass route – offer BNSF action on shared-trackage lines. Together, these routes deliver BNSF railroading stretching from Chicago, America’s enthralling railroad capital, all the way to the Pacific Northwest and California! And each of these routes (except Tehachapi Pass) are today also home to regular Amtrak passenger operations.



BNSF Locomotives and Equipment
Train Simulator Classic BNSF routes provide hundreds of miles of BNSF trackage and DLC offers a variety of realistic locomotives and equipment to put to work! Train Simulator Classic BNSF routes each include locomotives, most notably the BNSF General Electric ES44DC and Electro-Motive GP38-2, and you can expand and enhance your BNSF locomotive roster with Train Simulator Classic’s variety of locomotive and equipment packs. As included with routes or as available as DLC, nine locomotive types are ready for duty, including the EMD SD40-2, SD70ACe, SD70MAC, SD75, GP9, GP38-2, SW1500, and General Electric Dash 9-44CW and ES44DC. Many of the attractive DLC packs include the locomotives in multiple BNSF liveries and even the colors of additional railroads, plus complementary freight equipment.



Scenario Packs
Train Simulator Classic Scenario Packs are an ideal way to extend and enhance your enjoyment of routes and locomotives and the packs feature realistic railroading experiences. Scenario packs with BNSF operations are available for the Marias Pass, Stevens Pass, Montana Hi-Line, Chicago Racetrack, Tehachapi Pass, and Pacific Surfliner routes.



Steam Workshop
Literally hundreds of additional BNSF scenarios created by many talented members of the Train Simulator Classic community are available at Steam Workshop and the BNSF scenarios include some of the Workshop’s most popular and highly rated scenarios. In short, countless hours of contemporary, captivating, and challenging BNSF railroading awaits you with the rich variety of BNSF content available for Train Simulator Classic! All BNSF content for Train Simulator Classic is available at the Steam Store.



Countless hours of contemporary, captivating, and challenging BNSF railroading await you with the variety of content available for Train Simulator Classic!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/

Two new UK railfan experiences are now available for Train Simulator Classic. Explore the busy line between Manchester Victoria and Leeds with the new Huddersfield Line route and celebrate 100 years of a world-famous locomotive with the Flying Scotsman Centenary pack. Find out more about these new releases below.

Huddersfield Line

Climb picturesque hillsides, cross viaducts and race through tunnels as you explore the new Huddersfield Line. Available as a separate add-on, or as part of the new UK Deluxe Edition. The route is represented as it stands today, complete with modernisation and current track layout features, including the impressive state-of-the-art rebuilds of Manchester Victoria and Leeds. Featuring in the pack to offer the most variety is a slew of Privatisation era 1990s rolling stock, including the Regional Railways BR Class 158, fully equipped with features and sounds from Armstrong Powerhouse. Accompanying this 4 flavours of BR Class 47/8 in various liveries, with coaching stock, and more. [Read More]

Flying Scotsman Centenary

Needing little introduction, Flying Scotsman is a rail icon that has stood the test of time. Celebrate 100 years of the most famous steam locomotive in the world! As a period of festivities begin, kick things off in Gresley’s almighty LNER A3 Pacific as you drive British Railtours in Train Simulator Classic. Learn all about the history of the Flying Scotsman and take on the leisurely challenge of East Coast Main Line railtours in this new pack. Across 10 scenarios, rack up over 300 miles of famous main line steam running, and give enthusiasts a rail journey to remember as the Flying Scotsman begins its well-earned centenary celebrations! [Read More]

You can find both of these new DLC and more on the Train Simulator Classic store page.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/