For nearly half-a-century, Metro-North’s famed M2 electric-multiple-unit (EMU) trains carried commuters to and from New York City, earning the electrics, along with their younger M4 sisters, legendary status around the Big Apple – and now these American railroad classics come to Train Simulator!

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Experience state-of-the-art commuter traction in the form of Just Trains’ stylish London Underground S8 Stock, which is available now on the Steam and Dovetail Games stores!

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Towards the end of the 2000s, various types of sub-surface units were still in service on the London Underground, with some examples dating as far back as the 1960s. They were outdated in most regards, with their varying designs leading to inconsistent services and expensive maintenance.

It was decided to order a new fleet of trains that, across 2 variants, would replace every train on the sub-surface network. This new train was called the S Stock and an order of 191 was placed. The two variants would be the S7 and S8, the former being for the Circle, Hammersmith & City and District Lines, featuring 7-cars and fully longitudinal seating, and the latter for the Metropolitan Line, which would be 8-cars in length and have a revised interior with some transverse seating.

While seating capacity saw a downgrade, the new S Stock was able to take a much higher number of standing passengers, aided in particular by a revolutionary open-plan design that saw the end of narrow gangways between coaches. This, plus greater performance and future ability for automatic operation meant the S Stock was set to transform sub-surface travel.

The S8 variant entered service on the “Met” in July 2010, with all 58 for the line in service by the end of 2012 and, as the line shares tracks with Chiltern’s Aylesbury line, you can experience modern commuter operations with Just Trains’ authentic London Underground S8!

Just Trains’ Valley Corridor for Train Simulator is a fictional mountain route that runs between two large cities, both of which sit on plateaus. The route is used for stopping and express passenger runs as well by freight trains. There are numerous lakes below the route, making it a very scenic and spectacular route to drive. Its maximum line speed is 125mph, which is applicable towards its southern end.

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In the central section of this overhead-electrified route is a spectacular S-shaped section where the track weaves around two peaks, while the northern and southern tips are characterised by town and city scenery, making for a most diverse journey throughout.

Valley Corridor Route features 16 stations, most with freight yards, and has numerous custom assets.

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Experience a touch of history with Rivet Games’ RhB Enhancement Pack 05, which features a unique example of a Ge 6/6 II locomotive in classic RhB Green livery!

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The RhB Ge 6/6 II dates back to the 1950s and was built to haul 250 tonnes up the challenging gradients of the Albula Railway, featuring a Bo’Bo’Bo wheel configuration to allow for plenty of distributed power. An additional 5 locomotives were built in 1965, and for a time the fleet were used on fast passenger trains. Since the 1990s, when the Ge 4/4 III was introduced, the 6/6 IIs have been downgraded back to freight and secondary passenger duties, and despite their age all of them are still in service today.

Experience the beauty of the Britannia with Just Trains’ BR Standard Class 7 locomotive!

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When the Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR, SR) were nationalised in 1948 to form British Railways, a review was conducted on what existing locomotives were in need of replacement, and which proved to be the best basis for a brand new fleet that would cover until dieselisation.

On the whole, designers favoured many features from the LMS locomotives, and as such, examples such as the BR Standard Class 4 and 5 heavily resembled the likes of Stanier’s famed Black 5. However, when a request was put in for a Pacific locomotive that was capable of express passenger duties, as well as hauling freight, designers turned to the Southern Railway for inspiration.

The main influence was a combination of the SR’s Merchant Navy boiler and trailing wheels, combined with practices that kept weight in check, much like the Light Pacifics. Other, finer details were still brought in from the best of other locomotives, resulting in the BR Standard Class 7 (also called the Britannia Class) – a Stanier/Bulleid-like locomotive that was ready for mixed traffic work across multiple regions.

Thanks to the efforts of Just Trains, the “Britannia” comes to authentic life in Train Simulator.

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The Festival of Rail runs from 9 January - 13 January and features discounts on Train Simulator and Train Sim World add-ons for up to 85% off! Train Simulator discounts include -20% off Regional Railways BR Class 142, -40% off Inselbahn, -40% off Hudson Line and more. Train Sim World discounts include Rhein-Ruhr Osten at -35%, -40% off Peninsula Corridor and -60% off West Somerset Railway.

Throughout the weekend we will be streaming on Steam, with the Dovetail development team playing Train Simulator and Train Sim World. We'll also have some guest stars on throughout the weekend including community features from Lazerjet, Raptor, Colonel Failure and more! Make sure you're tuning in to watch each night from 7PM GMT. Those watching will also get the chance to win an exclusive Emoticon or Steam Profile, keep an eye on the stream each night for more information.

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Experience the quaint ÖBB 5047 which thanks to Skyhook Games and Railworks Austria has arrived for Train Simulator!

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Trains have been connecting the heart of London and the Chiltern towns for over 125 years, you can tap into this line’s legacy and give it a drive for yourself with Just Trains’ London – Aylesbury route – out now for Train Simulator!

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The line shares its history with 2 key railways, the ill-fated Great Central, and the Metropolitan, which would go onto become part of the London Underground. The Great Central Main Line was built to connect Nottingham to London, and would approach the capital by aligning with rails already laid by the Met from Aylesbury onwards.

Ultimately, the Great Central would end up falling by the wayside, and links to other railways would become freight-only connections, however, a service between London Marylebone and Aylesbury would be retained, alongside Underground services as far as Amersham.

Additionally out of London Marylebone sprouts the Chiltern Main Line, which serves as an alternative path to Birmingham, avoiding the bustling West Coast Main Line. There is a branch line that links the two routes, between Aylesbury and Princes Risborough, that not only receives its own services but also longer distance services from London, offering passengers two distinct services to Aylesbury.

Just Trains’ London – Aylesbury route features both routes, the main line via High Wycombe, and via Harrow-on-the-Hill, sharing track with the Metropolitan Line along the way. Additionally, the Aylesbury – Princes Risborough branch is included, giving you no less than 78 miles of Chiltern Commuter railway to explore!