Train Simulator Classic News

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!

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.