Train Simulator News

In November we've updated the Public Beta, released two new add-ons, updated some existing add-ons, and celebrated Chinese railways. Read on to find out more...

[h2]Train Simulator Classic[/h2]
This month we rolled out some of the recent changes that have been available in the Public Beta. Now available to all on this update features plugin updates for SilverLining, and also addresses Visual Studio warnings related to 64-bit memory allocation. You can find out more about this update on this announcement. Now that this is released we will be looking to update the Public Beta in December, look out for more news on this soon.

[h2]New Arrivals[/h2]

Two new add-ons have been released on the Steam Store this month. First up Wien - St.Pölten from RSSLO brings the Austrian ‘Old Western Railway’ to life. Board the ÖBB 1016 to enjoy stunning views of lush green valleys, rolling hills and charming villages. Also released in the month the content-rich Southern Railway Retro Pack from High Iron Simulations includes unique historic gameplay for the Saluda Grade route with the SD40-2, GP18, GP35 and F7 locomotives in Southern liveries. A new Saluda Grade bundle has also been launched with this pack.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2403308/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2403309/

[h2]Your Hobby[/h2]

Continuing to update our hobby page on Dovetail Live this month we have published two new features covering different regions - China and Scotland! Both of these regions feature some breathtaking views of mountains and picturesque countryside, with two very different styles of rail action. You can read both of these features on Dovetail Live, and if you're looking to start a Scottish collection look out for a sale starting tomorrow that runs 1-7 December!

• Chinese Feature (External Link)
  
• Scottish Feature (External Link)
  

[h2]DLC Updates[/h2]

Two routes have been updated this month, the Suburban Glasgow Airdrie Extension and Zhengxi High Speed. The Airdrie update fixes some missing catenary, and the Zhengxi update includes a cab update as well as additional localisation work. Both of these updates are available now and should have installed automatically if you have the routes installed. Store links below for these.

• Suburban Glasgow Airdrie Extension
• Zhengxi High Speed

Upcoming in December you can look forward to... our Scottish DLC Sale (starting tomorrow!), an update to the Public Beta, new loco arrivals and more.

As a reminder, the Steam Autumn Sale is on now, with huge savings to be had on Train Simulator Classic content, lasting until November 28th at 6pm GMT.

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Join us live tonight on the TSC Steam Store pages with a range of Train Simulator Classic add-on showcases from The British Ace!

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As a reminder, the Steam Autumn Sale is on now, with huge savings to be had on Train Simulator Classic content, lasting until November 28th at 6pm GMT.

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Join us live tonight on the TSC Steam Store pages with a range of Train Simulator Classic add-on showcases from The British Ace!

The annual Steam Autumn Sale has arrived and with it discounts on hundreds of Add-Ons for Train Simulator Classic. Discover a new route or learn a new locomotive with a wide-range of offers. Not got something on your Wishlist already? Read on for some Autumn Sale recommendations...

[h2]New Releases[/h2]

Some of the best arrivals from 2023 are featured in the Autumn Sale with some unique experiences ready to enjoy. Take on challenging US freight delivery with Saluda Grade (-20%). Explore stunning Scottish scenery with Glasgow to Dunblane & Alloa (-25%). Immerse in bustling rapid transit with Hamburg U-Bahn U1 (-25%). Experience exhillerating Chinese high-speed with Zhengxi Highspeed (-10%). If you missed these at launch now is the perfect time to try out these great routes.

[h2]Big Discounts[/h2]

If you're looking for the biggest discounts in the Autumn Sale you can find up to 70% off some famous Train Simulator Add-Ons. Take on one of the busiest routes on the British rail network with the stunning East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough. Enjoy spectacular scenery and large sweeping curves through the Rocky Mountains with Marias Pass. Or cross borders through epic picturesque Alpine landscapes with Mittenwaldbahn. These and more are 70% off.

[h2]Iconic Routes[/h2]

With hundreds of routes on sale now is a good time to try out a new region or experience. Go round and round under the heart of Scotland’s most populous city with Glasgow Subway (-50%). Head into the breathtaking mountains of Turkey with Taurus Mountains (-30%). Discover the legendary Colorado narrow gauge aboard historic Steam with Rio Grande Southern (-50%). Or why not try a Swiss adventure with a route that runs through some truly incredible scenery with the Albula Line (-50%).

[h2]Legendary Locos[/h2]

Master a new machine this Autumn with discounts on some legendary locomotives. Operate the massive and powerful General Electric E60 on the Northeast Corridor (-50%). Take the throttle of one of America’s greatest and most renowned steam locomotives and experience the glory days of steam with the Union Pacific Heavy Challenger (-30%). Head to New Zealand and the Midland Line aboard the footplate of the NZ Ja Class (-25%). Or if you're looking for something modern try the CRH2A EMU and fly across Chinese routes at 250 km/h.

Offers end 28 November. What will you be picking up in the Steam Autumn Sale? Browse offers here.

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

Today we’re rolling out all of the features and changes that have been included in the recent Public Beta (75.6a) on Steam. Now available to all on this update features plugin updates for SilverLining, and also addresses Visual Studio warnings related to 64-bit memory allocation. Overview on these changes...

• SilverLining Update - This has been updated to the current latest version of 6.39. This allows for greater detail on lighting, skies and weather effects. Snow and rain in particular are improved with this update giving an enhanced experience when driving, with a more realistic representation of distance-based visibility.
  
• Visual Studio Warnings - We have addressed more than 900 warnings related to 64-bit memory allocation. This substantially improves the overall stability of Train Simulator Classic.
  

This update should install the next time you launch Steam, please make sure you have automatic updates switched on.

What’s next? With this update the existing Public Beta will remain unchanged, so both this / standard Train Simulator will be the same for now regardless of which you use. In December we will be updating the Public Beta with some work on long-standing bug issues. More to come on this next month.

Thanks to all on the Beta forums who have helped with testing these changes, your feedback and support has made this update possible!