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Pegnitztalbahn - Out Now!

The picturesque countryside of Bavaria awaits with Pegnitztalbahn: Nürnberg - Bayreuth for Train Simulator Classic.

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The Pegnitztalbahn, or Pegnitz Valley Railway, is a long-distance and regional route through the countryside of Bavaria, Germany, linking across the south of the country and beyond into Czech territory. The line is one of several in Germany which is yet to be electrified, meaning all traffic is still provided by diesel traction.

From the winding rails of Chemnitz in Train Sim World, the DB BR 612 makes a bold appearance in Train Simulator Classic. Wearing the same Franken-Sachsen-Express branding, as the Pegnitztalbahn plays host to another section of the same service, the BR 612 makes easy work of the twisting line, leaning into corners for increased passenger comfort.

The diesel workhorse DB BR 648 fills in the gaps on regional traffic. While it doesn’t tilt, the BR 648’s low floor makes it an easily accessible unit for the rural Bavarian villages. Also supporting the cast is the long lost and tilt-equipped DB BR 605 ICE-TD; while now retired from passenger service, one unit was converted into DB’s Advanced Train Lab, a mobile testbed for new technologies.

In Train Simulator Classic, the Pegnitztalbahn 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.

The Pegnitz Valley awaits! Head to the store page to explore this new route. You can also get this route as part of the new German Deluxe Edition.

See the route in action below, with an exclusive preview video from Jamie.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2009528

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Festival of Rail 2023 - Saturday Broadcast

The Festival of Rail is now live on the Steam Store. Throughout the weekend (2nd-6th February) you can look forward to huge discounts on Train Simulator and Train Sim World 3 as well as streams from our very own Railfan TV team, reward giveaways for those watching the broadcast and some exclusive videos.

Head here for the Festival of Rail Page









Festival Of Rail Now On!

Live now on the Steam Store from 2-6 February, the Festival of Rail brings a celebration of rail simulation. This weekend you look forward to discounts on a wide range of Add-Ons for Train Simulator Classic, as well as a special streaming event featuring some exclusive free rewards for those watching, and pre-order for our next big route.

Head to the Festival Page on Steam and read on to find out more about what's on this festival weekend.

[h2]Pegnitztalbahn Pre-Order[/h2]

Arriving for Train Simulator Classic on 9th February, Pegnitztalbahn is available for pre-order now as part of the Festival of Rail. Get 10% off this new German route, a diesel main line running through the picturesque countryside of Bavaria. The route features the DB BR 612 and DB BR 605 ICE-TD for long-distance duties and the DB BR 648 regional workhorse. Find out more and see the first screens on the store.

[h2]Festival Discounts[/h2]

There are hundreds of add-ons discounted as part of the Festival of Rail. With something on offer for all railfans no matter the country, era or traction type you prefer. Will you pick up a new route to explore like Taurus Mountains? Maybe a new locomotive to master like the Amtrak E60? Or a new way to play with your existing collection with a Scenario Pack? You can browse all of the offers on the Steam Store.

[h2]Live Streams[/h2]

During the Festival Weekend you can find something to watch every night on the event page. On Saturday night Train Simulator Classic is featured and you can join streams from Train Simulator Driver who will be driving Philedelphia - New York, the British Ace on Brighton Mainline, Train Sim Play on Cologne – Koblenz and an introduction to Train Simulator Classic from Jamie. Watch on the event page each night.

[h2]Steam Rewards[/h2]

If you’re tuned into the streams each night you’ll also be able to get some exclusive rewards. Watch on Steam to get profile backgrounds and emotes for both Train Simulator Classic and Train Sim World. The Train Simulator Classic rewards feature WCML South, Tehachapi Pass and Bahnstrecke Leipzig – Dresden. As with previous years these rewards are available for this weekend only, so make sure you don’t miss out.

The Festival of Rail is live now, join the celebration!

Festival of Rail 2023 - Full Schedule

Hello everyone, starting later tonight at 18:00 UTC begins Festival of Rail 2023!

This event will run from February 2nd to February 6th and will feature lots of ambassador gameplay and fun challenges to watch live, including new announcements and previews of Train Sim World upcoming content over the next two months!

For Train Simulator Classic, we have a whole day on Saturday 4th February to focus on ambassador content showcases on the Train Simulator Classic channels, our other content will be live via Train Sim World pages and socials. See below for our full schedule!

Each day will have one headliner from Dovetail Games, and then 3 slots of ambassador content - the exact times of these streams may vary slightly off the ones listed, but set your alarms now for your favourites!

[h2]Full Event Schedule[/h2]

Thursday 2nd February This day will be focused on newer players and showcasing our core routes.



Friday 3rd February



Saturday 4th February - Head over to our Train Simulator Classic Pages to view this day!
Our Train Simulator Classic day, with a TSC Introduction headliner!



Sunday 5th February Our ‘Big Bang’ explosive finish to the event, with a TSW Summit showcasing some of the upcoming content you can look forward to for the next couple of months! This is one not to miss. There might also be a couple of cheeky announcements for new content on the side, too.



Monday 6th February The final day of our event as it ends at 18:00 UTC.



[h3]Did I mention the Steam rewards![/h3]

Catch us live on our Steam Store Page to be up for a chance to get the Steam backgrounds and emote reward drops for both Train Sim World and Train Simulator Classic.



Thank you to all our wonderful ambassadors who signed up to be involved in this mega-event, we are grateful to this great community and look forward to seeing you all live!

LIRR M3 Available Now

Arrived now for Long Island Rail Road in Train Simulator Classic, the iconic M3 is ready for operation.
A Long Island legend arrives into Train Simulator Classic in the form of the iconic LIRR M3, operate this memorable EMU out of New York and Atlantic Terminal into dense commuter suburbs!
During the late 1960s and early 1970s in a major fleet renewal program, New York’s Long Island Rail Road, with funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, purchased 770 M1 EMUs constructed by Budd and General Electric. Christened Metropolitans, the M1s immediately became the workhorses of LIRR electric operations. With its business expanding and its electrified trackage being extended, in 1984-1986, LIRR and MTA returned to Budd to acquire 174 similar M3 EMUs.
LIRR’s M3 cars stretch 85-feet in length and are constructed of stainless steel. The cars operate on D. C. current from LIRR’s third-rail system and are powered by four 160-horsepower traction motors riding in General Steel GSI trucks. The versatile EMUs, built in two-car “married pairs,” operate at speeds up to 80 mph (129 km/h) on the LIRR.
Dressed in yellow, gray, and silver, the LIRR M3 and M1 EMUs have become railroading classics and while the M1s were retired in 2007, the LIRR M3s soldier on.
Experience the challenges of operating this classic equipment on Long Island Rail Road: New York – Hicksville. Available now on the Steam Store.
You can watch our preview stream for the LIRR M3 on YouTube below.

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