BR 194 / E94 Railtour Pack – Coming Soon!

[h2]The Story So Far:[/h2][p]We've already talked a little bit about TSG’s latest loco Add-on following the release of Mittenwaldbahn earlier in the year.[/p][p]This includes:[/p]

[p]First announcement in the April 2025 Roadmap[/p]
[p]Further details and screenshots in the May 2025 Roadmap[/p]

[p]Please note that this add-on will be released on Gen 9 (Xbox Series S|X & PS5) and PC platforms only.[/p][p][/p][h2]Rolling Stock[/h2][h3]DRG BR 194 locomotive[/h3][p][/p][p]This style of locomotive – the iconic ‘Krokodil’ - was first introduced to Train Sim World with the Mittenwaldbahn Add-on in the form of the ÖBB 1020. The distinctive shape dates back to over a century ago, with this type of locomotive arriving slightly later in the 1940s and 50s.[/p][p][/p][p]The DRG BR 194 is an older variant than the ÖBB 1020, as TSG explained in the April Roadmap:[/p]

[p]“When the ÖBB took on the E94s to form the ÖBB 1020s, over time they made a significant number of modernisations and improvements to the locos to keep them relevant and suit local requirements. In backdating the 1020 into the BR 194 these modifications have had to be removed leaving a somewhat cruder locomotive.”[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Differences can be seen both inside and out, with the DRG variant seen in a plain dark green livery, rather than the ÖBB red. The roof and windows, but also components like cooling pipes, vents, and lights, also have visual differences.[/p][p]In the cab, the technology is visibly dated with less electrical components and switches, a shorter instrument display and even an older style of telephone![/p][p]A more comprehensive list of changes includes:[/p]

[p]Air System Modifications including a weaker compressor, differing air tank capacity and locations within the system and non-centralised brake frame (Goods passenger valves and Triple Valves are located on the bogies instead of in the machine room for example)[/p]
[p]Train Brake Valves are now Knorr Nr.10 manually lapped brake valves instead of the Oerlikon FV4 Self lapping Valves.[/p]
[p]Indusi i54 instead of i60 (functionally the same, but no ability to change modes).[/p]
[p]Different Pantographs and their control system. As modelled, we only have a single contract strip on each pantograph so both pantographs have to be raised typically. The Control of the MCB and pantos is done via a single valve in each cab, with an air valve in the Number 1 cab to select which pantograph is to be used. There is always a hand pump to be used to raise the pantograph in the event of there being no main reservoir pressure to raise it, to then allow the main compressor to run.[/p]
[p]Different Lamp Systems, instead of built into the vehicle's body, are semi-permanent lamps with red filter levers on the side to change the aspect.[/p]
[p]Various cosmetic changes including changes to the vents, removal of the snowploughs, roofline changes, cab windows, underframes, bonnets and more.[/p]
[p]Changes to the Overload system requiring the driver to go into the machine room to reset in the event of an overload being tripped[/p]
[p]Weaker Electric Brake comparative to how the 1020 was before the last update if not marginally weaker.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]E94 Railtour locomotive[/h3][p][/p][p]Also included is a more modern rail tour variant of the E94 in the form of the individual number 088, which runs rail tours to this day. Developing the Add-on was done with invaluable support of the Elektrische Zugförderung Württemberg, who will also receive a portion of the proceeds from this pack.[/p][p]Originally built in 1943, this specific locomotive received major modifications in 1970 to become an ÖBB 1020 and continued service until 1994. After an extensive restoration, it was brought back to operational condition in 2013 and is now proudly maintained by EZW. Today, it still runs on both rail tours and regular services whenever an additional locomotive is needed.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]TSG also stated in the May Roadmap:[/p]

[p]“From the very beginning, their passionate team has provided us with original drawings and answered every technical question we had. Groups like EZW are the reason these 82-year-old locomotives are still alive and running today. Without their help, we wouldn’t have been able to capture the authentic sounds or gather the detailed information necessary to recreate these locomotives so faithfully.”[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Byg 516 Umbauwagen Coaches[/h3][p][/p][p]Including in the pack are ageing pre-war passenger coaches: “Umbauwagen”.[/p][p]After the Second World War, German railways had a lack of coaching stock and therefore opted to rebuild old, pre-war coaches. "Umbauwagen" translates to "rebuild coach".[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Over 6,500 of these coaches were in service at one point. They were withdrawn in the 2000s.[/p][p][/p][h3]Gbs, Es50 and Falns freight wagons[/h3][p][/p][p]For period freight services, a selection of new and reliveried freight wagons are included in the pack. The Gbs wagon is new to Train Sim World, whereas the Es50 and Falns have been seen before. The Falns comes in a new DBB livery.[/p][p]The Gbs freight wagon is an iconic box car, which these days has been generally replaced by Habbins type wagons. It is found largely on heritage railways, used for storage, and was a staple wagon from the 1950s to 2000s.[/p][p][/p][h2]Timetable services and additional gameplay[/h2][p][/p][h3]New 1984 Linke Rheinstrecke Timetable[/h3][p][/p][p]Players with the Linke Rheinstrecke route Add-on will be able to make use of a new 1984 timetable that is unlocked with the BR 194 loco Add-on.[/p][p]This timetable is best experienced with a full complement of period locomotives and stock which are layered in from other Train Sim World Add-ons.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]These are:[/p]

[p]This content will be available in the form of a Bundle, available on Steam. We’ll provide more details of this bundle around release of the E94 loco Add-on.[/p][p]The 1984 timetable will have a small number of additional playable services over the original timetable, set in 1997. However, there will be a significant increase in AI traffic with hundreds of additional AI services visible at both ends of the route.[/p][p]Unique special services will be included, as well as local freight and repositioning movements. Long distance traffic will feature courtesy of content from the Mittenwaldbahn route Add-on. This increase in services means that some trains will have to wait for others![/p][p]There have also been a number of general improvements made to the Linke Rheinstrecke route, mainly focussed on scenery and water textures.[/p][p]In the run up to release, the DB BR 218 will receive a new livery that can be used in this timetable or via Free Roam. We’ll share more news on this in the relevant Patch Notes.[/p][p][/p][h3]Railtour services on Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn[/h3][p]Unlock the Mastery Scenery Tile in Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn and use Free Roam to host the E94 in this engine shed, as depict here.[/p][p][/p][p]For a more contemporary experience, the E94 088 can be operated as rail tour services in two Scenarios for the Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn route.[/p][p]Timetabled rail tour services are planned to be added to the route in the future.[/p][p][/p][h3]Scenarios and Free Roam[/h3][p]Two Scenarios will be playable on both Linke Rheinstrecke and Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn.[/p][p]Players can also make use of Free Roam and Scenario Planner to run custom rail tour services across any route in their collection. In real life, the locomotive has been seen hauling more contemporary stock such as Dostos and has been throughout Germany during its time in preservation.[/p][p]Train Sim World 5: BR194 / E94 Railtour Pack will release on 24th June for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for €24.99/£19.99/$24.99[/p][p]Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on Twitter/X, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.[/p]