One of North America’s “Super Six” freight railroads, BNSF Railway is a goliath of modern railroading – and you can bring it alive with a variety of extraordinary routes and DLC for Train Simulator Classic!

BNSF Railway: It is one of North America’s – and the world’s – railroading goliaths. BNSF spins its ribbons of steel across 32,500 route miles which stretch through 28 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. BNSF calls upon upwards of 8,000 locomotives and 35,000 employees to haul agricultural products, intermodal traffic, industrial goods, vehicles, coal, chemicals, and petroleum. And BNSF generates more than $22 billion in annual revenues.

As impressive as today’s BNSF operations and statistics are, the railroad also rejoices in a rich history and heritage. Formed in 1996, BNSF’s predecessors include a virtual who’s who of American railroading, including Burlington Northern, Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Burlington Route (CB&Q), Spokane, Portland & Seattle, Frisco (SL-SF), and famed Santa Fe (and indeed we’ll explore BNSF’s remarkable predecessors in a future DTL article).

Befitting BNSF as one of the world’s most extraordinary and diverse railroads, Train Simulator Classic offers a bountiful selection of BNSF routes, locomotive and equipment packs, and realistic scenario packs to bring the railroad to full life and provide you with countless hours of railroading challenges and enjoyment. Let’s take a look:



BNSF Routes
Train Simulator Classic offers you the opportunity to climb aboard and experience big-time North American railroading on no less than seven routes which feature BNSF operations!
Three superb and popular Train Simulator Classic routes re-create legendary portions of the BNSF’s northern-tier main line as originally set down by the Great Northern – including the Train Simulator Classic Marias Pass, Stevens Pass, and Montana Hi-Line routes. BNSF’s unique and fast-paced triple-track steel speedway extending west from Chicago is the subject of the remarkable Racetrack: Aurora - Chicago route. And three additional Train Simulator Classic routes – the Tehachapi Pass route, Pacific Surfliner route, and vintage Cajon Pass route – offer BNSF action on shared-trackage lines. Together, these routes deliver BNSF railroading stretching from Chicago, America’s enthralling railroad capital, all the way to the Pacific Northwest and California! And each of these routes (except Tehachapi Pass) are today also home to regular Amtrak passenger operations.



BNSF Locomotives and Equipment
Train Simulator Classic BNSF routes provide hundreds of miles of BNSF trackage and DLC offers a variety of realistic locomotives and equipment to put to work! Train Simulator Classic BNSF routes each include locomotives, most notably the BNSF General Electric ES44DC and Electro-Motive GP38-2, and you can expand and enhance your BNSF locomotive roster with Train Simulator Classic’s variety of locomotive and equipment packs. As included with routes or as available as DLC, nine locomotive types are ready for duty, including the EMD SD40-2, SD70ACe, SD70MAC, SD75, GP9, GP38-2, SW1500, and General Electric Dash 9-44CW and ES44DC. Many of the attractive DLC packs include the locomotives in multiple BNSF liveries and even the colors of additional railroads, plus complementary freight equipment.



Scenario Packs
Train Simulator Classic Scenario Packs are an ideal way to extend and enhance your enjoyment of routes and locomotives and the packs feature realistic railroading experiences. Scenario packs with BNSF operations are available for the Marias Pass, Stevens Pass, Montana Hi-Line, Chicago Racetrack, Tehachapi Pass, and Pacific Surfliner routes.



Steam Workshop
Literally hundreds of additional BNSF scenarios created by many talented members of the Train Simulator Classic community are available at Steam Workshop and the BNSF scenarios include some of the Workshop’s most popular and highly rated scenarios. In short, countless hours of contemporary, captivating, and challenging BNSF railroading awaits you with the rich variety of BNSF content available for Train Simulator Classic! All BNSF content for Train Simulator Classic is available at the Steam Store.



Countless hours of contemporary, captivating, and challenging BNSF railroading await you with the variety of content available for Train Simulator Classic!

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Two new UK railfan experiences are now available for Train Simulator Classic. Explore the busy line between Manchester Victoria and Leeds with the new Huddersfield Line route and celebrate 100 years of a world-famous locomotive with the Flying Scotsman Centenary pack. Find out more about these new releases below.

Huddersfield Line

Climb picturesque hillsides, cross viaducts and race through tunnels as you explore the new Huddersfield Line. Available as a separate add-on, or as part of the new UK Deluxe Edition. The route is represented as it stands today, complete with modernisation and current track layout features, including the impressive state-of-the-art rebuilds of Manchester Victoria and Leeds. Featuring in the pack to offer the most variety is a slew of Privatisation era 1990s rolling stock, including the Regional Railways BR Class 158, fully equipped with features and sounds from Armstrong Powerhouse. Accompanying this 4 flavours of BR Class 47/8 in various liveries, with coaching stock, and more. [Read More]

Flying Scotsman Centenary

Needing little introduction, Flying Scotsman is a rail icon that has stood the test of time. Celebrate 100 years of the most famous steam locomotive in the world! As a period of festivities begin, kick things off in Gresley’s almighty LNER A3 Pacific as you drive British Railtours in Train Simulator Classic. Learn all about the history of the Flying Scotsman and take on the leisurely challenge of East Coast Main Line railtours in this new pack. Across 10 scenarios, rack up over 300 miles of famous main line steam running, and give enthusiasts a rail journey to remember as the Flying Scotsman begins its well-earned centenary celebrations! [Read More]

You can find both of these new DLC and more on the Train Simulator Classic store page.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/

Famous Alpine rails, breathtaking scenery and challenging grades await with the Swiss collection in Train Simulator Classic. Swiss journeys are often high on the bucket list for railfans around the world. As the railways reach a historic anniversary this month experience of the most iconic lines and locos in Train Simulator Classic.

Recently launched on Steam, the Train Simulator Classic Swiss Deluxe Edition is the perfect way to get started with a new Swiss collection. This includes the base game, Lake Constance and a new Lake Constance Scenario Pack. Alongside this you can find discounts on a range of Swiss DLC from Rivet Games and Thomson Interactive on the Steam Store. Highlights include...


Gotthardbahn Alpine Classic
The Gotthardbahn, the second highest standard railway in Switzerland, was constructed from 1872-1882, penetrating the Alps by means of the Gotthard Tunnel at 1,151 metres (3,776 ft) above sea level. At the time, the 15km Gotthard rail tunnel was the world’s longest. With vast changes in altitude offering unique views around every bend, Climb into the cab of the SBB Re 460 to tour this famous route.


Engadin Linie
Winding through the beautiful Alpine Inn valley, the Engadin Linie from Rivet Games features the 57 km Swiss meter-gauge railway from Pontresina to Scuol-Tarasp. Built as the first RhB line to be electrified with single phase alternating current, the metric-gauge line was opened in 1913 to the public. Drive the “valley of the Inn people” with the iconic RhB GE 6/6 II locomotive in the iconic red livery.


Bernina Pass
Opened between 1908 and 1910, the railway which traversed the challenging Bernina Pass was built to extend the reach of rail travel for locals and tourists. The peaks and valleys of the Bernina Alps required rails as high as 7,392 ft, and so the route was built with a staggering 7% gradient winding through curves and tunnels. Experience this marel of engineering aboard the ABe 8/12 Allegra.


Arosa Line
This 25-km long line, which winds its way from Chur, the oldest town in Switzerland, all the way to Arosa, a Summer and Winter tourist resort, opened in December 1914 to both passengers and freight. The approach and departure from Chur is unique, with the track running through the streets of the town itself. Keep vigilant as you share the road with passinng traffic and pedestrians.

You can browse all of the DLC on sale over on the Train Simulator Classic page. The sale ends Monday 31st October.

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Celebrate 100 years of the most famous steam locomotive in the world with Train Simulator Classic! As a period of festivities begin, commemorating a century-old legend, kick things off in Gresley’s almighty LNER A3 Pacific, taking a spin once more on British Railtours with the Flying Scotsman Centenary Steam Loco Add-On for Train Simulator Classic.



Needing little introduction, Flying Scotsman is a rail icon that has stood the test of time. Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley initially as an A1 Pacific, Flying Scotsman rolled out of Doncaster Works in February 1923, and later transformed into the much improved A3 Pacific. Now almost 100 years later, following many successes, trials and rebuilds, including entering world fame with American and Australian tours. The National Railway Museum is raring to celebrate this locomotive’s special heritage.



Learn all about the history of Flying Scotsman and take on the leisurely challenge of East Coast Main Line railtours in this new loco add-on pack for Train Simulator Classic. Take 60103, lovingly recreated in its current 2022 livery, on a multi-part excursion extravaganza between London Kings Cross and Peterborough. Across the course of all 10 scenarios, rack up over 300 miles of famous main line steam running, and give enthusiasts a rail journey to remember as the Flying Scotsman begins its well-earned centenary celebrations!







The Flying Scotsman Centenary Loco is available now for Train Simulator Classic on the Steam Store.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2009525/Train_Simulator_Flying_Scotsman_Centenary_Steam_Loco_AddOn/

Explore the “Seelinie” around Lake Constance with the new Swiss Deluxe Edition launching today for Train Simulator Classic. This includes Train Simulator Classic (with three routes), Lake Constance and the updated Scenario Pack. Find out more...

Lake Constance Scenario Pack
Featuring new ways to play on the picturesque Swiss route. This pack from JTG features four scenarios. Drive a morning train from Stein am Rhein to Schaffhausen, tour the full route from Schaffhausen to Kreuzlingen using the request stop feature, take over a stopping service in the snow to Etzwielen and test out a new timetable service stopping at all 18 stations.

Lake Constance
Created by developer Rivet Games, drive the “Seelinie” (Lake Line) from Kreuzlingen to Schaffhausen and take in the breathtaking Swiss scenery aboard the SBB RABe 526 2/8 EMU. Featured as it is today with authentic THURBO branded livery. A treat for railfans around the world, this line is not to be missed.

Train Simulator Classic
Train Simulator Classic features three epic routes to enjoy. Germany’s oldest long-distance railway with Bahnstrecke Leipzig - Dresden, exhilarating UK high-speed on WCML South: London Euston - Birmingham and rugged US mountain railroading across Tehachapi Pass: Mojave – Bakersfield. Combined with hundreds of DLC available across all eras and traction types, and range of content on Steam Workshoop this really is the ultimate railway hobby.

The Train Simulator Classic Swiss Deluxe Edition is available now on the Steam Store. If you already own Lake Constance you can also purchase the Scenario Pack separately.

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Get ready to explore the stunning Pennines in Train Simulator Classic aboard a range of locos with the new Huddersfield Line: Manchester - Leeds route. Represented as it stands today, complete with modernisation and current track layout features, including the impressive state-of-the-art rebuilds of Manchester Victoria and Leeds.
Featuring in the pack to offer the most variety is a slew of Privatisation era 1990s rolling stock, including the Regional Railways BR Class 158, fully equipped with features and sounds from Armstrong Powerhouse. Accompanying this is the almighty BR Class 142 Pacer, and 4 flavours of BR Class 47/8 in various liveries, with coaching stock, and more, included of course. The full line-up of rolling stock you can look forward to...

• BR Class 158 Sprinter DMU in Regional Railways livery, from the Armstrong Powerhouse Class 158 Enhancement Pack
  
• BBR Class 142 Pacer DMU in Provincial and Regional Railways livery
  
• BR Class 47/8 Diesel Locomotive in Large Logo, Intercity, Regional Railways and Parcels liveries
  
• BR Class 03 Shunter in BR Blue livery
  
• BR Class 08 Shunter in BR Blue livery
  
• BR Mk2a TSO coaches in BR Trans-Pennine and Regional Railways liveries, converted from Train Sim World
  
• BR Mk1 BG coach in BR Blue-Grey livery, converted from Train Sim World
  
• BR Mk1 GUV coaches in BR Blue Newspapers and Express Parcels liveries
  
• BR TEA Tanker Wagon in weathered condition, converted from Train Sim World

The Huddersfield Line route will be arriving for Train Simulator Classic on 11 October, you can add to your Wishlist on the Steam Store. Watch a preview of the route from Jamie on Railfan TV whilst you're waiting.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1922049/Train_Simulator_Huddersfield_Line_Manchester__Leeds_Route_AddOn/

The challenging and stunning Pennines are coming soon to Train Simulator Classic, with the new Huddersfield Line: Manchester - Leeds route.



One of the busiest lines in the region, with local and long-distance passenger services, the Huddersfield Line stretches between Manchester Victoria and Leeds. Calling at the various towns and villages in the Colne and Tame Valleys of West Yorkshire, including the major intermediate station of Huddersfield itself.
A treat for railfans this route from Dovetail Games for Train Simulator Classic is represented as it stands today, complete with modernisation and current track layout features, including the impressive state-of-the-art rebuilds of Manchester Victoria and Leeds. This route also features a wide range of rolling stock, including the Regional Railways BR Class 158 (fully equipped with features and sounds from Armstrong Powerhouse), the almighty BR Class 142 Pacer, 4 flavours of BR Class 47/8 in various liveries, coaching stock and more.

Huddersfield Line: Manchester - Leeds is coming soon to Train Simulator Classic. See the first screens below and tune into Railfan TV this Wednesday 8PM (BST) on Twitch or YouTube for an exclusive preview.

Find more ways to play on Bahnstrecke Strasbourg - Karlsruhe with new scenarios from Larias Games.
Crossing the France/Germany border, this bustling 112 km (70-mile) route is a key international service running from Strasbourg to Offenburg and Karlsruhe. Featuring a wide range of rolling stock including locomotives like the SNCF BR 186 in FRET livery, DB BR 406 ICE 3M in DB ICE livery, TGV Euroduplex in SNCF Blue & Grey livery and more.

With this pack you will take control of a variety of locomotives across ten new scenarios. Operate the DB Regional Express service 7 through the rain from Offenburg, bring the ICE 2 back onto the mainline for a southbound run, take on intermodal freight with the SNCF BR 186, transport tankers with the MRCE Dispolok and more.

Enjoy a mix of high-speed traction, regional express and heavy freight motive power on Bahnstrecke Strasbourg – Karlsruhe with these new Career scenarios. Available now on the Steam Store.

High Iron Simulations’ development of content for Train Simulator Classic dates back to 2012 and the creation of a wide variety of scenarios for Steam Workshop. In the years since, High Iron has provided the community with more than 360 free scenarios as well as a freeware route, the Bedford Junction Branch, at Steam Workshop. In total, High Iron Simulations’ scenarios at Steam Workshop have been downloaded more than a million times!



As a member of Dovetail Games’ Partner Programme, High Iron Simulations introduced its first Career Scenario Pack in 2016 and has since developed more than 30 scenario packs known for high levels of realism and authenticity. High Iron Simulations scenario packs bring to Train Simulator Classic coast to coast railroading from across the eras, offering experiences ranging from the bustle of Northeast Corridor action to tough and unforgiving railroading in the towering mountains of the American west.

The acclaimed CSX Hanover Subdivision route of 2020 marked the release of High Iron Simulations first commercial route for Train Simulator Classic. Extending from Hagerstown, Maryland via historic Gettysburg to Hanover, Pennsylvania, this rugged contemporary CSX line, originally built by the Western Maryland, features a tough, saw-tooth profile, steep grades, heavy tonnage, and modern CSX power. To recall and bring the Western Maryland era to life on the Hanover Subdivision route, High Iron Simulations introduced the Western Maryland Retro Pack 01, featuring WM motive power, rolling stock, and additional career scenarios. And High Iron Simulations has since developed additional retro packs for the Chessie System, Baltimore & Ohio, Penn Central, and Santa Fe.

In 2021, High Iron Simulations released its monumental and best-selling B&O Mountain Subdivision route, which recreates the legendary Baltimore & Ohio’s “West End” original main line across the Alleghenies from Cumberland, Maryland to Grafton, West Virginia during the Chessie era. Also including the Western Maryland’s Thomas Subdivision, the route totals more than 145 route miles and features four locomotive types, more than 20 freight cars, and career scenarios. And the B&O Mountain Subdivision Retro Pack delivers even more classic action with four types of locomotives, freight equipment, and career scenarios from the B&O era!

North American railroading is captivating, diverse, and challenging. High Iron Simulations’ routes, retro packs, and scenario packs bring all that drama to Train Simulator Classic – and the full and popular line of High Iron Simulations products are now on sale at the Steam Store!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/Train_Simulator_Classic/

Today we are bringing an update for Long Island Rail Road, Rough download size of this patch should be 602MB.

• Fixed Quick Drive issue when starting from Atlantic Terminal Heading towards Hempstead (can't find marker)
  
• Removed Hard Edge of Tunnel Occlusion out of Atlantic Terminal
  
• Fixed Clipping Flyover at Jamaica (it's the one the west)
  
• Fixed missing Texture on Service platform (At Long Island City, Hempstead, amongst other places)
  
• Fixed traction motor sounds randomly cutting out
  
• Fixed train moving and potentially causing a game over when resuming from a save on a grade
  
• Improved horn and console buzzer sounds
  
• Changed brake and door status indicators to be prototypical
  
• V and Shift+V keys now cycle through all available wiper settings
  
• Audio control improvements.
  
  Performance optimisations:
  
• Removed instances of shadow casting lights.
  
• AI now cast headlight flares only.
  
• M7 Performance Improvements (script, mesh and texture).
  
  Localisation:
  
• Fixes to French and German Localisation.
  
• Added full Chinese localisation.

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The update will download automatically for owners when it becomes available. Players should allow at least 24 hours after restarting Steam for the update to appear and before contacting Customer Support.