May has been a busy month for Train Simulator! We’ve updated the core game, released a new routes collection, launched our Rail Subscription and more!
Train Simulator Classic
The core simulator has been updated this month with a free patch. This includes performance improvements, updates to tools, new command line options, as well as a range of fixes and updates to improve your experience with the simulator. Full patch notes. You should already have this update, if not make sure you turn on automatic updates on Steam.
Note, with this release the Public Beta is now closed. It will re-open in the coming months as we begin our next phase of work on Train Simulator Classic.
New Arrivals
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Released on the Steam Store this month...
Train Simulator Classic 2024
A new routes collection featuring five countries! Discover Austrian mountains on Mittenwaldbahn. Travel at high-speed through French countryside with LGV Marseille Avignon. Explore Saxony countryside in Germany with Riesa – Dresden. Take on the challenge of a busy American commuter line with NEC Washington DC. And journey on the picturseque North Wales Coast Line. A Deluxe Edition also includes an exclusive 15th Anniversary scenario pack and additional locos.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/
Rail Subscription
Get more out of Train Simulator Classic 2024 with the optional Rail Subscription. The perfect way to get started with the ultimate railway hobby, this includes the base game and 39 DLC covering a wide range of experiences from modern to historic. Explore 1,400+ miles of track, take on 200+ challenging scenarios and master 100+ locomotives. Hundreds of hours of gameplay await.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2939280/
Payerbach - Wien Hbf
Explore the east side of Austria with this route from RSSLO. Start at bustling capital Wien Hbf and pass through urban neighbourhoods glimpsing the architecture of the city before heading out into the scenic countryside. Pass forests, rivers and quaint villages. Notable stops include Mödling at the entrance to the Brühl Valley, Wiener Neustadt which is famous for one of the world’s oldest military academies, and the popular railfan town of Gloggnitz set in breathtaking mountain scenery.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2662470/
Stevens Pass Scenario Pack 2
Experience challenging Stevens Pass railroading during the remarkable and memorable era of the Burlington Northern with this new pack from High Iron Simulations. With this pack you will control five diverse types of BN EMD and GE diesel locomotives running intermodal, manifest freight, unit train, local, and switching operations across ten Career Scenarios.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2662510/
ÖBB 4748
Take control of this modern electric multiple unit from RSSLO. Created in 2022, as an update to the 4744/4746, the ÖBB 4748 ‘Cityjet’ EMU can carry more passengers than its predecessors, featuring a four-car set up. Widely used for Regional and S-Bahn services this can be seen on the rails throughout Austria. Take it out for a drive on Tirol as you cross the Italian/Austrian border with the included scenarios.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2662530/
DLC Updates
A new patch was released this month for the Feather River Canyon Enhanced route. This includes fixes for some scenery pieces, adjustments to correct super elevation, loco updates for the EMD F7 and the U30B. You can find full update notes on the official forums.
The Feather River Canyon Enhanced route is currently 50% off in our Midweek Madness sale. Click the banner below to see this and other offers. Sale ends 3 June.
