Train Simulator Classic News

Experience a touch of history with Rivet Games’ RhB Enhancement Pack 05, which features a unique example of a Ge 6/6 II locomotive in classic RhB Green livery!

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The RhB Ge 6/6 II dates back to the 1950s and was built to haul 250 tonnes up the challenging gradients of the Albula Railway, featuring a Bo’Bo’Bo wheel configuration to allow for plenty of distributed power. An additional 5 locomotives were built in 1965, and for a time the fleet were used on fast passenger trains. Since the 1990s, when the Ge 4/4 III was introduced, the 6/6 IIs have been downgraded back to freight and secondary passenger duties, and despite their age all of them are still in service today.

Experience the beauty of the Britannia with Just Trains’ BR Standard Class 7 locomotive!

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When the Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR, SR) were nationalised in 1948 to form British Railways, a review was conducted on what existing locomotives were in need of replacement, and which proved to be the best basis for a brand new fleet that would cover until dieselisation.

On the whole, designers favoured many features from the LMS locomotives, and as such, examples such as the BR Standard Class 4 and 5 heavily resembled the likes of Stanier’s famed Black 5. However, when a request was put in for a Pacific locomotive that was capable of express passenger duties, as well as hauling freight, designers turned to the Southern Railway for inspiration.

The main influence was a combination of the SR’s Merchant Navy boiler and trailing wheels, combined with practices that kept weight in check, much like the Light Pacifics. Other, finer details were still brought in from the best of other locomotives, resulting in the BR Standard Class 7 (also called the Britannia Class) – a Stanier/Bulleid-like locomotive that was ready for mixed traffic work across multiple regions.

Thanks to the efforts of Just Trains, the “Britannia” comes to authentic life in Train Simulator.

This weekend we're celebrating with our Festival Of Rail on Steam. With daily streams, community features, Steam giveaways and our biggest discounts yet!

Head to the Festival Of Rail page to take part: http://store.steampowered.com/sale/dovetailgames

The Festival of Rail runs from 9 January - 13 January and features discounts on Train Simulator and Train Sim World add-ons for up to 85% off! Train Simulator discounts include -20% off Regional Railways BR Class 142, -40% off Inselbahn, -40% off Hudson Line and more. Train Sim World discounts include Rhein-Ruhr Osten at -35%, -40% off Peninsula Corridor and -60% off West Somerset Railway.

Throughout the weekend we will be streaming on Steam, with the Dovetail development team playing Train Simulator and Train Sim World. We'll also have some guest stars on throughout the weekend including community features from Lazerjet, Raptor, Colonel Failure and more! Make sure you're tuning in to watch each night from 7PM GMT. Those watching will also get the chance to win an exclusive Emoticon or Steam Profile, keep an eye on the stream each night for more information.

See you on the stream!

Experience the quaint ÖBB 5047 which thanks to Skyhook Games and Railworks Austria has arrived for Train Simulator!

Find out more: https://live.dovetailgames.com/live/train-simulator/articles/article/wondrous-one-car

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Browse Train Simulator content: https://store.steampowered.com/dlc/24010/Train_Simulator_2020/

Get up to 90% off Train Simulator add-ons this holiday with the Steam Winter Sale now on!
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