Train Sim World® 5 News

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Frankfurt S-Bahn cover three distinct lines as part of Frankfurt’s S-Bahn network and introduces the DB BR 430 for the first time. Additional rolling stock and plentiful layers from previous Train Sim World Add-ons also feature, making for a sprawling route with many stations and lots of traffic.

[h2]The Route[/h2]



As the title of the Add-on suggests, there are three lines that form part of this route.

These are:

• S1: Frankfurt to Wiesbaden via Frankfurt Höscht
  
• S8: Frankfurt to Wiesbaden via Flughafen & Mainz Hbf
  
• S9: Frankfurt to Wiesbaden Flughafen & Mainz-Kastel

The route is set prior to the opening of Frankfurt Gateway Gardens, offering the chance to traverse over the original airport approach which no longer exists.

ICE services running across the route from Frankfurt to Wiesbaden via Flughafen Fernbahnhof will be available for players with Train Sim World 5’s core Frankfurt – Fulda route. Flughafen Fernbahnhof mostly serves long-distance trains, which is uncommon in Germany. It has an average of one ICE every 9 minutes during peak times - equating to around 160 ICE stops every day.

The addition of the long-distance airport station to the route was done so following player feedback.
Additionally, to support this, the freight loop in Mainz will now also be in the route, enabling trains to enter Mainz from the north after coming from Frankfurt.

[h2]The Trains[/h2]
[h3]DB BR 430 [NEW][/h3]



New to Frankfurt S-Bahn is the hard-working DB BR 430 EMU, which operates the bulk of traffic on the S1, S8 and S9 lines. This 4-car, high-capacity EMU has been in full operation on the S-Bahn Rhein-Main since their introduction a little over a decade ago.



The design is reminiscent of the DB BR 422, although with more modern fittings and tweaks befitting of a busy network such as Frankfurt. The 430s replaced the much-lamented DB BR 420 and expanded the size of the fleet to offer a total of 9 trains an hour in each direction, spread across all 3 lines, with up to 12-car formations.

Audio was sourced courtesy of a recording trip and the interior is fitted with modern PIS in the passenger area and digital screens in the cab.

[h3]DB BR 423[/h3]



Supplementing the BR 430 is the DB BR 423, a staple EMU for S-Bahn networks across Germany.

The version included with Frankfurt S-Bahn will feature a new interior to represent the S-Bahn Rhein-Main variant, as well as some physics upgrades. The BR 423 fleet is certainly no stranger to the Wiesbaden lines, although spends a majority of its time serving other destinations, making it a key part of the scene around Frankfurt Hbf.

[h3]DB BR 143 + Dostos[/h3]



Providing a regional touch is the DB BR 143 and Dosto combination, which runs RB services out of Wiesbaden.

[h2]Additional Service layers[/h2]





The action takes place over a full 24-hour timetable, with services running throughout and providing gameplay at all times of day. The new DB BR 430 will operate on the many hundreds of services that keep the commuters of Hesse on the move.

The addition of the Frankfurt Airport long-distance station opens up new types of gameplay for players with additional content in their collection.



AI-only traffic such as ICE and freight will also suitably layer in across the route, with freight operating both locally and end-to-end. RE and RB traffic also features as AI, utilising the timetable from Frankfurt – Fulda and trains from other route Add-ons such as Maintalbahn for the DB BR 642.



The full list of Add-ons that layer services into Frankfurt S-Bahn is as follows:

Playable and AI services:

• Kassel-Würzburg
  
• Frankfurt-Fulda
  
• DB BR 101 loco Add-on
  
• Bremen-Oldenburg
  
• Maintalbahn
  
• Ruhr Sieg Nord and DB BR 363 loco Add-on

The BR 628 from Niddertalbahn will also feature as AI traffic.

Freight services utilising Frankfurt-Fulda's DB BR 193 Vectron will haul stock layered from S-Bahn Vorarlberg (Laaers), Dresden-Riesa (Zacns), Kassel-Würzburg (VTG Eanos) as well as Sggmrss and Habbiins wagons.

For players that own all the relevant content, the full timetable provides the busiest experience ever seen in a German route Add-on, with approximately 1,000 services included.
Frankfurt S-Bahn Layers Bundle



https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/53103/Train_Sim_World_5_Frankfurt_SBahn_Complete_Layering_Bundle/

You can save on a selection of these layers in the Frankfurt S-Bahn Layer Bundle available on Steam from launch at approximately 1800 BST on Tuesday 20th May. This bundle does not include Frankfurt S-Bahn itself.

[h2]Timetable variants across platforms[/h2]



In order to provide a suitable experience across all platforms, two variants of the Frankfurt S-Bahn timetable have been developed, a Standard and a Full version.

The following platforms will see different options available to choose from:

PS5 and Xbox Series S/X

• Standard timetable

Steam and Epic Games

• Full timetable with all additional layers

The standard timetable features just over 600 playable services in total. These are formed from the three included trains (430, 423 and 143 + Dostos) and playable service layers for the DB BR 411 ICE-T for those with Frankfurt-Fulda.

The standard timetable will also be available to Steam and Epic players in addition to the full timetable.

[h2]Further down the Tracks: DB BR 420[/h2]



In the March 2025 Roadmap, we re-announced the upcoming DB BR 420 Loco from the TSG team, helping support gameplay on the upcoming Frankfurt S-Bahn route.

You can read some more details in the April 2025 Roadmap. We’ll be sure to check back with the TSG team in a later Roadmap to provide an update on progress.

Note: when complete, the DB BR 420 loco Add-on will also release on PC and Gen 9 console platforms only (Xbox Series S|X & PS5).

[h2]Additional Gameplay[/h2]

With Free Roam, players can explore the multiple paths along each line in their favourite traction.



There’ll also be Route Hopping with Frankfurt – Fulda (at Frankfurt am Main Hbf) and with Linke Rheinstrecke at (Mainz Hbf). For players with these routes and Schnellfahrstrecke Kassel-Würzburg, a monumental 320km journey awaits between Koblenz and Kassel with three hopping points across four route Add-ons!

[h2]Mastery Challenges:[/h2]



Mastery on Frankfurt S-Bahn unlocks the new in-game Posters for the route that we introduced to selected Train Sim World 5 route Add-ons (Tier 1) and a Scenery Tile at Wiesbaden.

The Scenery Tile represents the popular Festivals that take place, with music included during both day and nighttime for those who choose the toggle the Scenery Tile on.

Complete timetable services and Scenarios or drive a pre-set number of kilometers to unlock them!

[h2]Preview Livestream in English and German[/h2]

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Rewatch the preview streams on Railfan TV and TrainSimPlay over on YouTube and Twitch

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Train Sim World 5: Frankfurt S-Bahn: S1, S8 & S9 is out now for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for €35.99/£29.99/$39.99

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Tap into classic British AC traction with BR Class 86/2 services on the West Coast Main Line. Just Trains’ latest Add-on is coming soon!

[h3]The Story So Far:[/h3]



We've already talked a little bit about Just Trains’ first Train Sim World loco Add-on as have they in their Development Blog entries.

This includes:

• Reveal in Week 1 of our 2024 Season of Reveals
• An update on developing the locomotive in the January 2025 Roadmap
• An update on the coaches included in the February 2025 Roadmap
• A look at the coach interiors in the March 2025 Roadmap

[h3]Rolling Stock[/h3] BR Class 86/2

The Class 86 brings additional challenges to the stunning WCML: Preston - Carlisle route, as well as all-new variety in the form of British Rail’s Mk2F coaches.

The Class 86 entered service in the mid-1960s after years of testing different designs to run on the newly electrified West Coast Main Line. Known originally as the AL6, it would become the first mass-produced AC loco for the new fleet with 100 examples built.



Over time, a revision to the suspension was undertaken to solve issues of rough riding and track wear, these changes resulted in what became known as the Class 86/2 subclass. Being the precursor to the Class 87, the Class 86/2, with less horsepower, was capable of 100mph which makes for a more challenging driving experience. Other differences from the 87 include the plated over headcode box, and the distinctive triple windscreen.

In more recent years, both the Class 87 and Class 86 have seen some international service in Europe, predominantly in Bulgaria, where some are still used on freight trains under various operators.



Operating the Class 86 in-game will be a challenge for new and existing players on WCML Preston – Carlisle. The locomotive works in a similar way to the Class 87, with tap changer controls that require a degree of planning to manage speed limits, stops and gradients.



Unlike the Class 87 however, the Class 86 has less power. As a result, poor timing with the power before the climb up to Shap can result in time lost, as the train builds speed slower than expected.



The Class 86 has a fully accessible engine room (this is where the DSD isolation is located) and a detailed, weathered cab. It also comes in two liveries: BR Blue and Intercity Executive with specific details implemented on individual locomotives, such as those on ‘City of Coventry’ detailed in the March Roadmap.



Included are several external variations of the 86/2 which feature changes such two different types of Pantographs, RCH cables, a centrally mounted High Intensity head light and a single Rally light uniquely fitted to 86225. The eagle-eyed amongst you will remember this light from the first ever teaser image for the 86/2.

Amongst the numerous liveries included is Locomotive number 86233, named Laurence Olivier, is unique in the 86 fleet for having a white cab roof at both ends during the mid-1980’s. This distinctive marking was applied to commemorate the 21st Anniversary of the creation of Inter-City.

[h3]Mk2F Coaches & Mk1 RMB[/h3]


Also included in the pack are Mk2F Coaches, in BSO, TSO and FO variants.

The air-conditioned Mk2s were the mainstay of many long-distance passenger trains after their introduction in the 1970s, and have seen use ever since, in both service, engineering and railtour duties.



The feature coach of the Class 86/2 is the much-requested BR Mk1 RMB Buffet Car.

RMB standing for Restaurant Miniature Buffet. The RMB is basically a British Railways Mk1 TSO (Tourist Standard Open) coach where the centre vestibule seating area has been replaced with a buffet counter a small seating area along with standing space and store cupboard. Either side of this is the normal full seating areas. The RMB’s were built between 1957 and 1962. There are still quite a few in service on heritage railways across the UK.



The RMB features the InterCity Executive and BR Blue Grey liveries.

When you enter the RMB, make your way to the Buffet area where behind the operating roller shutter you will see a fully stocked area with a great variety of top-quality (curly) sandwiches, fresh (yesterday) Pork Pies (in two sizes), bags of crisps, bottles of soft drinks with flavours such as Apple, Orange, and Berry!



Timetable services and additional gameplay

Both the Class 86 and Mk2 Coaches will substitute into the current WCML: Preston – Carlisle timetable in place of some Class 87-hauled services.

The timetable for WCML: Preston – Carlisle has Class 87 services running cross-country trains across the route. These services will be substituted by Class 86 locomotives as would have been the case during the period.

As the Class 86/2 was not a common feature on freight services, these will all continue to be Class 87 hauled.



5 new Scenarios will also be available to play on the route, ranging from a football Special out of the map to Wembley to represent England playing against Scotland during April 1986.

Others including a delayed service requires some rerouting and the southbound express bound for London requires some assistance... can you take on the challenge?



Players keen on making use of the Mk1 RMB will be able to do so in Formation Designer, along with the Mk2F Coaches and the Class 86 with these coaches can be spawned in Free Roam.

Train Sim World 5: Class 86/2 & Mk2F Coaches is releasing soon for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for £19.99 / €24.99 / $24.99

You can learn more in Just Trains' Development Blog entries.

Just Trains’ latest route for Train Sim World is the longest UK route ever developed! Thrash both the electric Class 87 and diesel Class 47 up Shap Summit across almost 100 miles of northwest tracks between Preston and Carlisle.

Class 101 DMU and Class 08 shunting services are also included, with layered services and AI featuring for players with Just Trains’ other route Add-on: Blackpool Branches and other Train Sim World Add-ons like Flying Scotsman and Northern Trans-Pennine.

Steam players can get a 10% discount on WCML Preston - Carlisle in the final day of the May Madness Sale!

Xbox players with Game Pass Ultimate can also get 10% off selected Add-ons.

Additional Class 87 liveries

Players with WCML: Preston – Carlisle also received some additional liveries as part of a recent patch update. You can read the full details for this route and others in the Patch Notes.

The additional liveries include two variations of the existing intercity executive, one with red buffers and one which is heavily weathered as well as another two variations with an extended yellow panel at the front with black and red buffers and finally one variation with a full yellow front with black numbers and decals.

The Class 86 loco Add-on is not required in order to receive these additional Class 87 liveries.

Get ready for a week of your favourite TSW creator content, with our line-up ending today!

[h2]Live Tonight:[/h2]
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[h2]Coming Up This Week:[/h2]


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Hello everyone!



Our next patch is now live and packed with improvements across multiple routes and locos, both from ourselves and our development partners. Midland Main Line has received some visual fixes and improvements, while the Class 87 on WCML Person – Carlisle now has five new livery variants (photos of which are at the bottom of the full changelog) along with a bunch of other fixes! The ICMm Koploper from Zwolle – Groningen and the Class 150 from Cardiff Commuter have both received some audio improvements, too!

Take a look at some of the highlights, and if you’re in a reading mood the full changelog, below!
As always, please allow up to 24 hours for it to fully reach your system. Be aware that some systems may update automatically.

[h3]Highlights[/h3]
Midland Main Line
• Added TSW5 track shadow improvements
• Added steam emission back to Ratcliffe power station
• Added Aircraft Obstruction lights to the thin chimney at Ratcliffe Power Station
• Added ‘Stay Calm’ posters at Leicester, Derby and Nottingham stations
• Implementing new water materials
• Improved static stock at Beeston yard
Class 158
• Added TSW5 Guard Mode
• Added Dynamic gangways
• Improved interior lighting
Class 43 HST EMT
• Improved material when wet to be consistent with the Mk3 coaches.
• Improved support for Free Roam consist placement and Formation Designer.

WCML Preston-Carlisle Class 87
• Added 5 new livery variations for the Class 87
o Intercity full yellow front.
o Intercity full yellow front with red bufferbeam.
o Heavily weathered Intercity half yellow front.
o Intercity half yellow front red bufferbeam.
o Intercity full yellow front wrapped around cab with black numbers and decals.​
• Updated formation and destination of 1V81 to match naming.
• Added a new front loader vehicle asset to the route in the three quarries: Shap Beck, Hardendale and Shap Summit.

Zwolle-Groningen
• Improved draw distance of distant factory scenery models.
ICMm Koploper
• Wide range of audio improvements to vastly improve sounds and reported issues.
o Added sun visor open/close sounds
o Added a rattle that appears around 20kph & 70kph to mimic cab resonating from the traction motors
o Added new deadman pedal sounds for the activated & deactivated states
o Implemented new internal chopper sounds

New York-Trenton
• Fixed an issue where AI train alerters are all going off incorrectly.

[h3]Full Changelog[/h3]
Core
• Fixed an issue for the Training Center BR 146.2, where the front wheels and axles were clipping incorrectly on tight curves.

Midland Main Line
• Added Aircraft Obstruction lights to the thin chimney at Ratcliffe Power Station.
• Added Stay Calm campaign posters at Leicester, Derby and Nottingham stations.
• Added steam emission back to Ratcliffe power station.
• Improved static stock at Beeston yard.
• Improved draw distance of multiple scenery elements.
• Changed Intermodal services to be player drivable with Cargo Line Vol.3 Intermodal.
• Expanded support for forthcoming Cargo Line packs.
• Fixed arch bridge LOD causing bad shadow and visual spikes at distance.
• Fixed distant visuals of signal gantries so they don't turn white.
• Fixed floating bench at Syston station.
• Implemented TSW5 track shadow tech.
• Implemented water material tech.
• Fixed some blurred textures appearing on trains when near Hempstead heath station.
Class 43 HST
• Improved material when wet to be consistent with the Mk3 coaches.
• Improved support for Free Roam consist placement and Formation Designer.
• Fixed ability to add decals to Mk3 coaches in the 2+6 and 2+8 livery designer options.
• Updated vehicle order in Livery Designer so that scrolling left or right is logical.
Class 158
• Added TSW5 Guard Mode.
• Added dynamic gangways.
• Fixed cab gangways preventing passage when in motion.
• Fixed camera height of Secondman seat.
• Fixed half the lights in the passenger saloon not being illuminated.
• Fixed interior lights LODing out after a short distance.
• Improved interior lighting learnt from ScotRail Class 158.
• Improved support for Free Roam consist placement and Formation Designer.
• Removed all 20sec wait tasks at the start passenger services due to conflict with the operation of Guard Mode functionality.

WCML Preston-Carlisle
• Neutral Section now has improved visibility in the Southbound direction at Penrith.
• Added a new front loader vehicle asset to the route in the three quarries: Shap Beck, Hardendale and Shap Summit.
• Removed an accidental duplication of a section of Lancaster Station.
• Removed a stray Series 1 OHLE Gantry along the section between Tebay and Shap Summit.
• Updated formation and destination of 1V81 to match naming.
• Minor background fixes to “Tap Changer” scenario.
• Minor background fixes to “Southbound Liner” scenario.
• Fixed NPC rail fans which were referenced to the Peak Forest route.
• Fixed a floating cable trunking around the Currock Yard area.
• Fixed an issue so players cannot escape the level at Carlisle Upperby Yard.
• Fixed a signal gantry cage at Lancaster Station on the Southbound Fast Line, this stops pantographs clipping the asset when passing.
• Fixed footstep audio at Selside Signal box at Carnforth Steamtown. This now does not sound like you are walking on ballast inside the box.
• Fixed a stone wall which was slightly sticking up in the air near Tebay.
• Fixed a stone wall which was pointing high up in the sky near Tebay.
• Fixed emissive textures on Ornate Lamp assets.
• Fixed an issue with foliage at Penrith
• Fixed a crash issue when loading scenarios from main menu.
• Fixed an issue during “Currock Collection” Scenario, where dialogues would have a short delay before playing.
• Fixed an issue during “Currock Collection” Scenario to ensure 15moh speed limit applies throughout.
• Fixed an issue during the “Broken Down” scenario to ensure 75mph speed limit applies throughout and 95mph limit applies once coupled up to the broken down train.
• Fixed numerous services in the timetable.
• Fixed an issue where the player would not spawn in the cab of certain services.
• Fixed formations to include Class 87, Mk2Fs and Mk1 RMB.
• Fixed an issue where service “0M12” would auto complete after 3 minutes.
• Fixed an issue where Carlisle Trip Workings and Kingmoor Wagons could not be selected and were showing as “unowned” incorrectly on Xbox.
• Various localisation improvements.
Class 87
• Added 5 new livery variations for the Class 87
o Intercity full yellow front
o Intercity full yellow front with red bufferbeam
o Heavily weathered Intercity half yellow front
o Intercity half yellow front red bufferbeam
o Intercity full yellow front wrapped around cab with black numbers and decals.​
• Fixed geometry holes around the Class 87 circuit breaker panel
• Fixed AI headlight not working correctly on Cab 1 of the Class 87
• Fixed key binding Cab 1 DVD reset button.
• Fixed Battery Isolation Switch of the Class 87 not turning off the lights.
• Fixed Class 87 sometimes not appearing in the front end menu.
• Localisation updates for the Class 87 Locomotive
Class 101
• Class 101 tooltip spelling of Middlesbrough fixed on the destination blind.
• Fixed an issue where no passenger tickets would show during guard mode gameplay
Coaching Stock
• Mk1 NHA colour matching fixes to livery.
• Mk3A colour matching fixes to livery.
• Mk2A colour matching fixes to livery.
• Mk3A snow mask updates to prevent build up on the underframe vents.
• Guard mode disabled on Mk1 BG coach due to it causing player issues.
• Guard mode disabled on MK2A coach due to it causing player issues.
• Fixes to Mk3A TSO BLU RVD to make it visible in the free roam menu.
• Fixed an issue causing snow textures to not appear on bogies across the route.
• Localisation updates for Mk3A coaches.

Zwolle – Groningen
• Improved draw distance of distant factory scenery models.
• Fixed sound issues when under large canopies and arched roofs.
• Fixed multiple incorrect signal aspects showing across the route.
• Fixed level crossing at Oosterstraat to work as expected, and not get stuck
• Fixed misspelled station sign “Hoogeveen” near the stairs for the tunnel
• Fixed issues with character dioramas at Groningen and Assen station
ICMm Koploper
• Audio improvements to vastly improve sounds and address reported issues.
o Added sun visor open/close sounds.
o Added a rattle that appears around 20kph & 70kph to mimic cab resonating from the traction motors.
o Added new deadman pedal sounds for the activated & deactivated states
o Implemented new internal chopper sounds.
o Moved external chopper sounds to the correct positions near the bogies instead of coming from the centre of the carriage.
o Updated door bell sounds as the lower ding was too quiet.
o Updated the DVD component to trigger new relay & air sounds when the visual warning is displayed and once acknowledged.
o When moving the control handle into driving, parking or cleaning should turn on the cab idle buzz.
o Removed a “click” sound from the external running audio.​
• Fixed tail lights to be controlled much like the headlights, where the switches only operate the tail lights for their corresponding side.
• Fixed an issue where PIS displays "Rotterdam Centraal" inaccurately.

Cardiff City Commuter Class 150
• Reverser is now capable of 360 degree rotation
Class 153
• Fixed some circumstances which prevented sitting in the driver's seat.

Linke Rheinstrecke: Mainz – Koblenz The following changes were made by the TSG team to support the upcoming BR194 and E94 Railtour Pack.
• Added missing junction motors in the Mainz region.
• Added missing distant signal in Uhlerborn.
• Added missing speed sign to 110kmh and PZB magnets at Boppard.
• Updated the water around the Rhine River.
• Fixed a rough embankment area on the approach to Mainz.
• Fixed an overgrown area of tall grass at Ingelheim.
• Fixed an issue with the level crossing North of St Goar.
• Fixed the crossing after Werlau, between Ingelheim and Gau Algesheim.
• Fixed the Gau Algesheim station name.
• Various localisation improvements.

Thomas & Friends™ Visit West Somerset Railway
• Fixed an issue where the player could not interact with Thomas’ or Diesel’s headlamp.

Mittenwaldbahn ÖBB 1020
• Added Key binding for Schnell Aus (Tap changer down, or Ctrl + D).
• Fixed Indusi Frei button to work as expected.
• Fixed motor attenuation so it doesn't instantly cut out past a certain distance.
• Fixed motor excitation being taken off motor 6 instead of motor 1.
n-Wagens
• Updated gangways to function better and work properly with the Umbauwagens.
• Fixed Diameter of Brake Pipes which were previously too small.

ECML Diesel Railtour Pack
• Added interactable vestibule doors to Mk1 BSO and TSO variants with new animations.
• Updated Mk1 coach interior lighting across all variants, which now can be turned on/off.
• Updated Class 47484 audio balancing (air brake release and bogie movement).
• Updated Mk1 Coach cabling to be more accurate.
• Updated length of Main Res Pipe cable in Mk1 TSO RVV from 100 to 60.
• Updated Mk1 FK window animation to appear correct and move window handle with the pane at the same time.
• Fixed an issue to ensure DSD Stop and DSD Tone audio play as expected.
• Fixed an issue to ensure Class 40, 45 and 47 are all present in Formation Designer menus.
• Fixed an issue where furniture on MK1 BOS/TSO coaches was too shiny.
• Removed instructions to Open/Close Battery Isolation Switches in 47484 cabs during gameplay.

New York-Trenton
• Fixed an issue where AI train alerters are all going off incorrectly.

Cajon Pass BNSF ESS4C4
• Fixed an issue where the player was not getting rewards for driving with safety systems enabled.

Schnellfahrstrecke Kassel-Würzburg
• Changed safety system events for gamepad to not acknowledge PZB when not needed.

Frankfurt Fulda
• Refreshed RVD asset size data for rolling stock compatible with Frankfurt Fulda.
• Fixed an issue causing players to fall through the map at Bad Soden.
• Fixed the floating tracks at Rodenbach.
• Fixed an issue with Signal P703 at Wachterbach not showing the Zs3 for 60.
• Moved the tree out of the canopy at Bad Soden.
Vectron
• Fixed an issue with the 500Hz indicator light not showing on the MFD screen.
DB BR 146
• Updated the suspension so the front wheels no longer clip into the axles on tight curves.

Mannheim – Kaiserslautern
• Fixed an issue where some stations were missing their start markers in the Scenario Planner 2D map.

MBTA Commuter HSP 46
• Fixed an issue where the bell activated when using the horn or horn sequencer.

WCML South HKA Wagon Add-on
• Fixed an issue preventing livery editor from functioning.

And here are the new liveries for the Class 87:

Continue the story of Thomas’ visit to the West Somerset Railway with the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion coming soon to Train Sim World 5!

[h2]Celebrate with a new story:[/h2]



Sir Topham Hatt and Diesel are preparing to throw a surprise birthday celebration for Thomas, who has been given a special coat of paint!
Following the events of Thomas’ first full day on the West Somerset Railway (played out in the previous Add-on), preparations are underway to celebrate Thomas’ birthday. He’s very excited for his birthday and is looking forward to the big celebration!



Sir Topham Hatt has a very important job for Diesel, who has been trying to be on his best behaviour and is eager to please. Work with Diesel as he goes to collect The Troublesome Trucks filled with party supplies, but will they get up to their usual tricks?



Be a really useful engine as you take passengers on Annie & Clarabel and help out when others are in need.

[h2]Thomas the Tank Engine[/h2]
[h3]Original Green Livery[/h3]



As a special gift, Thomas has asked to be repainted for his birthday! Travel with Thomas around the West Somerset Railway in his Original Green Livery, complete with his original number 70 and white pinstripe lining.

Thomas hasn’t been painted in these colours in a very long time and looks just like he did when he first arrived on Sodor! It only seems right that he should wear his original colours for the special day.



As was the case before his repaint, driving with Thomas has been set up to be as intuitive and accessible as possible for everyone to enjoy. Throttle and brake controls are simplified.

[h2]The adventure continues:[/h2]



The 80th Anniversary Expansion continues the visit of Thomas and his friends to the West Somerset Railway with an additional 3-part narrated story.
You can also use Free Roam to take Thomas in his original colours on a tour of the mainland, or even visit his original hometown of Brighton for those with the East Coastway and London - Brighton route Add-ons.

[h2]Add-ons and Bundle Info[/h2]



Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion will be available soon for Steam for $9.99/£7.99/€9.99

The following content is required to make use of this Gameplay Pack:
Train Sim World 5
West Somerset Railway route Add-on
Thomas & Friends™ Visit the West Somerset Railway Add-on

If you’re new to Train Sim World, you can get all of the required content in a single Core Bundle: Train Sim World 5: Thomas & Friends™ Edition, so that you're ready for the 80th Anniversary Expansion, which is sold separately.

Train Sim World 5: Thomas & Friends™ Edition is out now for Steam for $39.99/£29.99/€34.99

[h2]Release Day Livestream
[/h2]
Join JD, Matt and Jamie again for a release day livestream celebrating Thomas’ birthday with the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Expansion on YouTube and Twitch.