Train Simulator Classic News

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.

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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.

[h2]Train Simulator Classic[/h2]
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
  

[h2]New Arrivals[/h2]

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

[h2]Your Hobby[/h2]

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.

Now available for Train Simulator Classic, Feather River Canyon Enhanced is an extraordinary new extended and detail-rich edition of this legendary route with a superb variety of new locomotives, rolling stock, and realistic scenarios. Get -15% off if you own the original route!

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Feather River Canyon: For railroaders and railroad enthusiasts alike, these three words evoke one of the wonders of North American railroading. Built to superb engineering standards by the Western Pacific at the start of the 20th century, the railroad across the Sierra Nevada has become legendary.

Now, in an expanded and enhanced edition, famed Feather River Canyon comes to Train Simulator in a 130-mile route that features five types of Western Pacific diesel locomotives, a Burlington Northern locomotive, and 16 types of freight equipment!

Created through a collaboration between Dovetail Games and developer High Iron Simulations, the now-available Feather River Canyon Enhanced Route includes:

• Western Pacific’s entire Third Subdivision as it existed in the 1970-1980 era, and with major yard and terminal facilities at each end (Oroville in the west and Portola in the east).
  
• An all-new 34-mile addition of the route between Quincy Junction and Portola, including famous landmarks such as towering Clio Trestle and the remarkable Williams Loop.
  
• Enhanced and richly detailed scenery from end to end and including a variety of new custom-built stations, structures, and assets. Special attention has been devoted to enhancing the detail and realism of the route’s many lineside shippers and industries.
  
• Five types of Western Pacific diesel locomotives, including the EMD F7 (cab and booster), GP9 (with dual controls), SW9, and GP40-2, plus the GE U30B. All locomotives will feature advanced braking and are offered in 14 total livery variations!
  
• An all-new Burlington Northern EMD GP35. Western Pacific and Burlington Northern conducted joint operations via the “Inside Gateway” and over the west end of the route.
  
• Sixteen types of freight equipment appropriate to the line and era, including open-side auto racks, 86-foot auto parts boxcars, bay-window cabooses, and a variety of rolling stock in liveries including Western Pacific, Union Pacific, Rio Grande, Burlington Northern, Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Spokane, Portland & Seattle.
  
• To further enhance the realistic operating characteristics of the line, route speed limits have been set as authentic to the 1970s era, signaling has been improved, and the route is fully equipped with lineside operational signage.
  
• Bringing the enhanced experience of Feather River Canyon to full life isse a set of ten new and realistic career scenarios closely based on Western Pacific operations that include end-to-end operations and a free-roam scenario – plus the route is Quick Drive enabled.
  

Owners of the original Feather River Canyon Route (as released by Dovetail Games in 2016) are eligible for a special limited-time discount of -15% on the purchase of Feather River Canyon Enhanced. This launch offer is available until 29 February.

The Feather River Canyon Enhanced Route for Train Simulator Classic delivers a challenging and realistic railroading experience set on one of North America’s most famed and scenic railroad lines. Discover this legendary route today!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2662410/

Welcome to the third night of our Festival of Rail livestreams! You can view a plan for the upcoming content, starting from 17:00 UTC tonight in our summary image below:



We also have a weekly schedule of content up to Monday 12th February, with a very special Dovetail Direct Spring 2024 update on Sunday evening, so don't miss it as well as the wonderful content created by our teams and our brilliant ambassadors!

Our annual Festival of Rail is live now! As part of this annual event you can enjoy big discounts on DLC, live streams that include previews on upcoming releases, giveaways of Steam emojis or profile backgrounds, and the reveal an exciting new US route coming to Train Simulator! Read on to find out more.

[h2]Discounts[/h2]

Running from 1-12 February, save on a wide range of add-ons and get 75% off Train Simulator Classic. Pick up routes, locomotives and packs from around the world for your Train Simulator collection. Look out for offers on recent releases from 2023 like Glasgow to Dunblane & Alloa (-30%), U-Bahn Hamburg U1 (-40%), and Boston Springfield (-30%). You can also find discounts on hundreds of other add-ons for Train Simulator Classic, including 90% off classic routes Weardale & Teesdale and Soldier Summit. Head to the Festival page to start browsing offers.

[h2]Railfan TV + Giveaways[/h2]

Running from 8-12 February you can look forward to five nights of rail simulation streaming across Train Simulator Classic and Train Sim World 4! For Train Simulator broadcasts make sure you're tuning in on Saturday 10 February for a Southwest China High Speed run with British Ace, a look at Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland with TrainSimulatorDriver, and a preview of the HXD1 from Jamie. on Sunday 11 February we will also be previewing some upcoming releases for Train Simulator in the Spring Dovetail Direct.

Check our social channels for stream times, and make sure you're watching on the Steam Store to get some free rewards! There are emotes and profile backgrounds as rewards for watching.

[h2]Feather River Canyon Enhanced[/h2]

We started our Festival celebrations on Train Simulator Classic with the announcement of Feather River Canyon Enhanced. An extraordinary new extended and detail-rich enhanced edition of this legendary route with a superb variety of new locomotives, rolling stock, and realistic scenarios. Read our full announcement article, and add to your Wishlist. This exciting release arrives 15 February, and any owners of the original Feather River will get -15% off at launch.

[h3]Head over to the Festival of Rail![/h3]