Our website article has been fully updated for all the details, and for a quick summary of the reveals, read on!
Dec 2nd Reveal - London Overground Mildmay Line from Incredible Trains
We started the week by heading back to London with the London Overground Mildmay line: Stratford – Willesden Junction add-on, a new upcoming route featuring a 12-mile section of North London, brought to you by our latest third-party solo developer Johannes Hartmann.
Get ready to be operating the Class 378 Capitalstar with intense 8-trains-per-hour gameplay, featuring freight traffic and AI on multiple mainlines. As for the scenery, expect to find iconic key landmarks to spot across London, such as the Olympic Park, the HS1 tunnel entrance from the Southeastern High-Speed route, as well as the dense urban scenery you can expect for a thriving city.
Dec 3rd Reveal - Metrolink F59PHR Loco Add-on
Get ready to complete your Metrolink primary roster with a North American classic – the Metrolink F59PHR, in its white livery. Take charge across California, with regional passenger services out of Los Angeles, and hustling along either the newly released San Bernardino Line, or across the Antelope Valley Line.
This is a modern, rebuilt variant of the loco, identified by the “R” designation in the name, and you’ll be able to get an alternative experience whether you take this out on San Bernardino or Antelope Valley.
Dec 4th Reveal - New Timetable Update to Köln-Aachen
That’s right, we’re getting ready to give Schnellfahrstrecke Köln-Aachen a huge update to the timetable, with a complete rewrite from the ground up and boosting the service count, including AI services, from the original 552 total all the way up to just over 4,000 — The highest service count of any TSW route ever!
This will be a free update for owners of the Köln-Aachen route, and includes new services you’ll already be familiar with for the RE1, RE9, S-bahn and ICE. Additionally, you’ll be able to drive the RE 8 and RB 27 in both directions, and there are new DMU services for the RB 20 and RB 38 run by the 642, as well as new IC, ICE 1 and FlixTrain services between Köln Hbf and Aachen Hbf.
For the freight fans, the timetable now features a huge new range of services to experience with a new detailed timetable. Freight trains will need to stop at passing points for highspeed trains or even other freight trains, and whilst most are A-B runs, there are a few shunting services for Stolberg too.
If this has got you excited about the upcoming overhaul, but you don't yet own the Schnellfahrstrecke Köln-Aachen route, then be sure to grab it whilst it's 50% off for players on PC via the Steam platform in the Steam Autumn Sales!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1998967/Train_Sim_World_Schnellfahrstrecke_KolnAachen_Route_AddOn__TSW2__TSW3_compatible/
Dec 5th Reveal - TSW5 Gameplay Add-on Bundles – Coming December 12th
Our next reveal is bringing you more content to the core routes in Train Sim World 5, with new gameplay packs! Expect more rolling stock, more services and extra holiday cheer in these add-on bundles, releasing next week on December 12th!
Take on more challenges across the cities featured in TSW5, with gameplay for Frankfurt, London and Los Angeles. From classic electric to festive express, haul passengers and freight in all new services and scenarios!
HKA Bogie Hopper Wagon Pack
For the UK Pack, pick up the HKA Wagon, brought up to the latest standards in a new weathered livery, and experience gameplay on the loading facility at Watford Junction, with additional freight traffic on WCML South.
DB BR 111 & n-Wagen Pack
Over to Germany: We’re throwing it back a few years where you’ll be riding in the DB BR 111 and n-Wagens with additional passenger gameplay, a regular sight between Frankfurt and Fulda.
Metrolink Holiday Train Pack
Finally, in the US: Get ready to be festive, as the Metrolink Holiday Train (which the operator used to run in the festive seasons) is fully stocked with holiday lights and is ready to run!
As an important note, these gameplay packs will only release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and Epic on 12th December.
Dec 6th Reveal - BR Class 86/2 & Mk2F Coaches
Just Trains: "We are very pleased to announce our next DLC for TSW5. The Class 86/2 Electric Locomotive! This forerunner to the Class 87 will come with the air-conditioned Mk.2f coaches and the Mk.1 Buffet Car all of which are Livery Designer compatible."
"The Class 86/2 was employed on the WCML and pulled both Passenger and the occasional Freight service. The 86/2 was a subclass of the 86/0 and had an improved suspension set up to rectify issues that the earlier 86/0 locomotive had such as rough riding and track wear. The 86/2 maximum speed was set at 100 MPH. You will be sure to enjoy the authentic and distinctive sound set."
"Along with air conditioning, the Mk.2f coaches feature the much more modern looking rectangular windows v/s the older square type with sliding ventilation portions at the top. The Mk.2f’s also have a vastly more modern interior v/s the older wooden style interior."
"The Just Trains Class 86/2 coupled with the Mk.2f Coaches and Mk.1 Buffet Car gives you a powerful combination to drive and enjoy!"
Week 1 Bonus Reveal - Athena Simulations ECML Diesel Railtours Pack
Oh what's this? We've got a bonus update at the end of each week planned, with even more news about project updates that we wanted to squeeze in! Let's check in with Athena Simulations on their work for their announced ECML Diesel Railtour Pack
Athena Simulations: "ECML diesel Railtours brings exciting new content, both for the East Coast Mainline route and timetables across TSW5 as a whole. Highlights of the pack include a brand new Class 47 locomotive. Modelling what is often regarded as the most iconic member of the Class, 47484 Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
The locomotive, featured in its special edition livery was often used on numerous railtours and hauled the Royal Train, from its base at Old Oak Common shed. Utilising the latest in modelling techniques in TSW5, the locomotive features custom 3D nameplates and 3D number plates plus a highly detailed model. The team have even gone so far to recreate the variations in each cab end, after the real locomotive was rebuilt after accident damage!"
"The pack includes 10 scenarios, custom created with new features such as complex depot movements, the opportunity to run around your train and coupling double headed formations for very special railtours along the East Coast Mainline. A wide range of AI services have been created for each of the scenarios, including layering of appropriate rolling stock from other UK routes."
Join us all next week for a whole new set of reveals, and we're slowly building towards our grand-reveal at the end of the month!
