Train Simulator Classic 2024 News

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!

The Chinese rail network is one of the biggest and busiest in the world with over 155,000 km of track, serving billions of passengers each year. It's also one of the most technologically advanced, featuring the fastest trains operating today. Experience this thrill in Train Simulator Classic as you race past towering mountains, picturesque countryside and bustling cities at breathtaking speeds with Chinese add-ons for Train Simulator Classic. Discounted this week as part of our Chinese Singles Day Sale.

You can browse all of the Chinese DLC available on this Steam List. Sale highlights include...

[h2]Zhengxi Highspeed: Zhengzhou - Sanmenxia[/h2]

The latest release from developer SimTech Vision for Train Simulator. Enjoy scenic views of Henan Province travelling through agricultural landscapes, past rivers, rolling mountains, and rural villages. Push the throttle through this picturesque route to reach 350 km/h with the modern high-speed CR400BF EMU. Newly built for this route, the CR400BF is one of the fastest trains in the world. Nicknamed the ‘Golden Phoenix’ for its striking white/gold livery.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2403302/

[h2]Guiguang High Speed Railway: Guilin - Hezhou[/h2]

Fascinating at every passing valley and breath-taking gradient, China’s high-speed network is never one to miss, and a fascinating section has come to life as developer Union Workshop bring 170km of modern, high-speed operations to Train Simulator. Take control of the Shinkansen-derived CRH2A EMU as you speed through tunnels and across bridges between between the respective capitals of the Guizhou and Guangdong provinces.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/980547/

[h2]South West China High Speed[/h2]

Boasting over 570 km of truly rapid inter-city travel, the Southwest China High Speed Network, available for Train Simulator, is a wonder in and of itself; watch high-flying viaducts and scenic valleys soar past as you embark on one of the fastest sets of rails in the world from Just Trains. This route features the iconic CRH1A and CRH1E locomotives based on the Bombardier Zefiro 250 family. Take control of these high-speed units on this popular route.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/376954/

Pick up these Chinese Add-Ons and many more in our sale this week. Sale ends 13 November Browse discounts.

In October we've updated the Beta, launched a new loco, and celebrated both German and Austrian railways in Train Simulator. Read on to find out more about what's happened in the month.

[h2]Train Simulator Beta[/h2]
The Beta build has been updated this month, with numerous bug fixes to the core code as part of our upgrade to the latest Visual Studio. This has resulted in a big leap in stability. You can find an overview on this update on the official Train Simulator forums, where you can also provide feedback on your experience with the Beta. If you haven’t joined the Beta yet, get involved.

[h2]New Release[/h2]

Our big release for October was the fantastic Burlington Northern U25 from Digital Train Model. This content rich loco add-on features the GE U25B in two styles, steel cupola caboose, and six freight cars. All of which feature a wide array of liveries. An essential addition for any US collection. Head over to the Steam Store page to find out more. You can also find a nice Workshop scenario for this loco from High Iron Simulations here. Get the loco:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2403301/

[h2]Hobby Articles[/h2]

With both German Unity Day and Austrian National Day in the month we’ve updated our hobby articles on Dovetail Live. You can find an introduction to German rail, as well as a definitive list on Austrian Add-Ons for Train Simulator Classic. Head to Dovetail Live to read these guides and more on our Hobby Page. Our Austrian Sale is also still running this weekend (ends 30 October), browse discounts.

[h2]DLC Updates[/h2]
This month a core scripting issue has been fixed on BNSF Montana Hi-Line, Stevens Pass and the Springfield Line. If you have automatic updates switched on you should have these already.


Upcoming in November you can look forward to a new Austrian route arriving on Steam from RSSLO with Wien - St.Pölten, a Southern Railway Retro Pack for Saluda Grade from High Iron Simulations, and more.

Discover the wonders of Austrian rail in Train Simulator this week as we celebrate Austrian National Day. You can find a wide range of Add-Ons from the region discounted as part of the event - covering a mix of breathtaking Alpine mountain landscapes, picturesque countryside, and vibrant urban centers.

You can browse the full list of Austrian DLC on the Steam Store. Highlights from the sale include...

[h2]Semmeringbahn - Mürzzuschlag to Gloggnitz[/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/325990/
The picture postcard scenery of the Austrian Alps dominate the stunning Semmeringbahn: Mürzzuschlag to Gloggnitz route. This features some of the most stunning railway scenery seen anywhere in the world – two-storey high viaducts, more than 100 stone bridges, 16 tunnels and 11 iron bridges are prominent throughout the route. Drive this route with the Class 1116 in ÖBB Livery.

[h2]Tirol: Brenner - Kufstein[/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/820201/
Forming a connection between the Italian railway network at Verona and the Austrian network at Innsbruck, the Brennerbahn is an electrified line which crosses the valleys and passes of the Italian-Austrian border. Brenner station stands at a lofty 1,371 metres above sea level, making it the highest point on both the Austrian ÖBB network and the Italian FS network.

[h2]ÖBB 5047 DMU[/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1109202/
A unique railcar, the ÖBB 5047 was built in 1987 following an order for a series of diesel railcars that were based off DB’s BR 627 units. They would be designed to fulfil quieter duties on rural routes, being made of only a single vehicle and featuring an on-board ticket machine, allowing people to purchase tickets without the need for machines or additional staff at every station.

[h2]ÖBB 1144 & CityShuttle Wiesel[/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/861885/
In the 1990s, passenger capacity on certain routes in Austria were reaching their limits, and something needed to be done to relieve the strain. The solution was the introduction of double-decker coaches. One locomotive that regularly ran these new coaches was the ÖBB 1144. Together they make for a great operational pair.

[h3]Head to Austria this week in Train Simulator Classic.[/h3]

This week we're celebrating German rail in Train Simulator. As part of this you can find discounts across a wide range of German add-ons. You can browse all of the German add-ons available in this Steam List. Read on for some highlights of the sale...

[h2]U-Bahn Hamburg U1[/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288624/
Explore the U-Bahn Hamburg U1 from Just Trains, a bustling rapid transit line set in the heart of Germany’s vibrant city. Take a tour of Hamburg visiting residential neighbourhoods, wealthy districts and busy downtown areas as you deliver passengers to their destinations. On this route from Just Trains you will take control of the modern HHA Type DT5 EMU rebuilt in detail for Train Simulator.

[h2]Pegnitztalbahn[/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2009528/
The picturesque countryside of Bavaria awaits! Lean into the scenic unelectrified curves and lush forested hills of Germany with Pegnitztalbahn: Nürnberg - Bayreuth. This route recreates the 93 km section between Nürnberg and Bayreuth, with 17 intermediate stations en route. Take on the tilting challenge of the DB BR 612’s unique controls, as well as other diesel traction across a variety of challenging scenarios.

[h2]DB ICE 2 EMU[/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/222545/
The second-generation Deutsche Bahn ICE 2 is synonymous with stylish high speed train travel in Germany, and now you can take control of this cool express train in Train Simulator. This EMU features a fully detailed cab and internal control panel with functioning AFB, PZB and LZB systems. Take it for a drive on your favourite route with Quick Drive, or try the Munich - Augsburg scenarios included (the route is also 40% off in the sale).

[h2]Bahnstrecke Strasbourg - Karlsruhe[/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1637257/
Cross the French/German border aboard high-speed traction and heavy freight motive power. Immerse yourself into the extensive and bustling operations on this key international route. Climb aboard the SNCF BR 186 and haul container traffic into Germany, make the return trip from the complex cabs of the TGV Euroduplex or ICE 3M, and hop on-board regional and additional ICE trains to Offenburg.

[h2]Hamburg-Lübeck Railway[/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/325988
As one of the most important routes in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, the Hamburg-Lübeck Railway forms part of the Vogelfluglinie, connecting Germany’s second largest city with the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen. The route includes a number of prototypical rolling stock, including the DB BR 145 electric locomotive, DB BR 218 diesel hydraulic locomotive and DBAG BR 294 diesel freight shunter.

[h2]Bahnstrecke Riesa - Dresden[/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1429757
Explore the packed city of Dresden and discover various lineside industries. The Bahnstrecke Riesa - Dresden route for Train Simulator features both the fast and slow lines, allowing for two different views out the windscreen as you take on the challenges of inter-city, regional, s-bahn passenger services as well as freight. The route includes five DB locos, as well as a selection of coaches and wagons.

Head to the Steam List to find something new for your German collection. The sale ends 9 October.