Train Simulator Classic 2024 - DTG_James
13/072017

http://store.steampowered.com/app/562372/Train_Simulator_Mighty_Seddin_Freight_Route_AddOn/

Situated on the southern outskirts of Berlin, the railway junction that spurs west from the Leipzig main line to Seddin is densely packed with freight throughout. Featuring miles upon miles of extensive freight yards and winding paths through the Berlin countryside, German heavy hauling does not get more intense than this. Experience the bustling freight yards of Seddin in this complex array of rails for Train simulator, courtesy of Partner Programme member, Aerosoft, as an extension to the popular Berlin-Leipzig route.

The freight yard at Seddin opened in 1920, and was quickly established as an international hub for rail freight. It connected with various lines, including the Anhalt Railway and the Berlin-Blankenheim Railway and provided links to many locations. Seddin’s Freight Yard played a significant role in military movements, in both leading up to and during the Second World War. Seddin was a major target for Allied forces during those 6 fatal years, in fact, the yard was bombed directly in April 1945.

Following the Second World War, with the division of Germany, new railways were built throughout the outskirts of Berlin to ensure rail connections were maintained to the western side of the cleft-in-twain city. These new railways were the Berlin Outer Freight Ring and, simply, the Berlin Outer Ring; Seddin’s freight yard was adjoined to the former, as its high-profile movements and service capabilities needed to have unrestricted access.

The yard itself spans a 5km by 300m area, housing some 100km of track. All this trackage is sandwiched within a dense forest, with the town of Seddin immediately adjacent to the eastern face of the yard.

The town’s local DB Regio station is on the western front of the vast track layout, seeing hourly services formed of DB BR 442 ‘Talent 2’s.

Perhaps the most iconic landmark in the area was the grand octagonal Water Tower, this impressive 51 metre tall structure symbolised the area, and was in fact marked as a Grade II listed building in 1993. Unfortunately however, it was decided to demolish the tower in 2004 due to a lack of stability. One historic structure that has survived right into modern day is an old coal loading bridge, as part of the locomotive depot, and is protected as a monument. The locomotive depot itself is also present and in frequent use with DB traction coming and going on a daily basis.

Even to this day, the freight yard at Seddin is of high importance, serving beyond the German borders into places such as Russia and helping Germany move one day at a time. Marshal your freight and hauling it over the Berlin-Leipzig line in Aerosoft’s Mighty Seddin Freight!
Train Simulator Classic 2024 - JayTwoPointOh
13/072017

http://store.steampowered.com/app/562372/Train_Simulator_Mighty_Seddin_Freight_Route_AddOn/

Situated on the southern outskirts of Berlin, the railway junction that spurs west from the Leipzig main line to Seddin is densely packed with freight throughout. Featuring miles upon miles of extensive freight yards and winding paths through the Berlin countryside, German heavy hauling does not get more intense than this. Experience the bustling freight yards of Seddin in this complex array of rails for Train simulator, courtesy of Partner Programme member, Aerosoft, as an extension to the popular Berlin-Leipzig route.

The freight yard at Seddin opened in 1920, and was quickly established as an international hub for rail freight. It connected with various lines, including the Anhalt Railway and the Berlin-Blankenheim Railway and provided links to many locations. Seddin’s Freight Yard played a significant role in military movements, in both leading up to and during the Second World War. Seddin was a major target for Allied forces during those 6 fatal years, in fact, the yard was bombed directly in April 1945.

Following the Second World War, with the division of Germany, new railways were built throughout the outskirts of Berlin to ensure rail connections were maintained to the western side of the cleft-in-twain city. These new railways were the Berlin Outer Freight Ring and, simply, the Berlin Outer Ring; Seddin’s freight yard was adjoined to the former, as its high-profile movements and service capabilities needed to have unrestricted access.

The yard itself spans a 5km by 300m area, housing some 100km of track. All this trackage is sandwiched within a dense forest, with the town of Seddin immediately adjacent to the eastern face of the yard.

The town’s local DB Regio station is on the western front of the vast track layout, seeing hourly services formed of DB BR 442 ‘Talent 2’s.

Perhaps the most iconic landmark in the area was the grand octagonal Water Tower, this impressive 51 metre tall structure symbolised the area, and was in fact marked as a Grade II listed building in 1993. Unfortunately however, it was decided to demolish the tower in 2004 due to a lack of stability. One historic structure that has survived right into modern day is an old coal loading bridge, as part of the locomotive depot, and is protected as a monument. The locomotive depot itself is also present and in frequent use with DB traction coming and going on a daily basis.

Even to this day, the freight yard at Seddin is of high importance, serving beyond the German borders into places such as Russia and helping Germany move one day at a time. Marshal your freight and hauling it over the Berlin-Leipzig line in Aerosoft’s Mighty Seddin Freight!
Train Simulator Classic 2024 - DTG_James
13/07/2017

http://store.steampowered.com/app/500248/Train_Simulator_Aerotrain_Streamlined_Train_AddOn/

The Aerotrain, a futuristic and utterly unique lightweight diesel streamliner that became one of the most iconic American passenger trains of the 1950s, is now available for Train Simulator!

The Aerotrain was created by General Motors as a lightweight, low-cost alternative to traditional passenger equipment, and the diminutive streamliner was at once futuristic in its bold styling and design-based upon standard industrial components. Motive power for the Aerotrain came in the form of a sleek Electro-Motive locomotive designated the LWT12, which was equipped with a standard EMD 567-series 1,200-horsepower diesel power plant. The Aerotrain’s low-slung passenger coaches were based upon GM’s standard 40-passenger intercity bus carbody, which for rail service was widened by 18 inches and mounted on a pair of axles per coach.

General Motors assembled a pair of 10-car Aerotrain demonstrators in 1955. The distinctive streamliner made its debut in January 1956 when one of the demonstrators ran from Washington, D.C., to Newark, New Jersey on the Pennsylvania Railroad while the second dashed from Chicago to Detroit on the New York Central. The Pennsylvania Railroad then leased one Aerotrain and utilized it as a nine-car train in New York-Philadelphia-Pittsburgh service, while the second Aerotrain undertook a barnstorming tour that included working on U.S. railroads such as the Santa Fe and Union Pacific. A third Aerotrain locomotive was constructed for the Rock Island and the RI eventually purchased the two demonstrators as well.

Created for Train Simulator by DTM, the complete Aerotrain (LWT12 locomotive, coach, and coach-observation) is authentically re-created wearing the Pennsylvania Railroad’s famed “Keystone” logo, making it perfect for service on Train Simulator’s classic Horseshoe Curve route (available separately). And the Aerotrain pack also includes a version of the iconic train in standard demonstrator livery ideal for operation on a wide variety of Train Simulator routes.
Train Simulator Classic 2024 - JayTwoPointOh
13/07/2017

http://store.steampowered.com/app/500248/Train_Simulator_Aerotrain_Streamlined_Train_AddOn/

The Aerotrain, a futuristic and utterly unique lightweight diesel streamliner that became one of the most iconic American passenger trains of the 1950s, is now available for Train Simulator!

The Aerotrain was created by General Motors as a lightweight, low-cost alternative to traditional passenger equipment, and the diminutive streamliner was at once futuristic in its bold styling and design-based upon standard industrial components. Motive power for the Aerotrain came in the form of a sleek Electro-Motive locomotive designated the LWT12, which was equipped with a standard EMD 567-series 1,200-horsepower diesel power plant. The Aerotrain’s low-slung passenger coaches were based upon GM’s standard 40-passenger intercity bus carbody, which for rail service was widened by 18 inches and mounted on a pair of axles per coach.

General Motors assembled a pair of 10-car Aerotrain demonstrators in 1955. The distinctive streamliner made its debut in January 1956 when one of the demonstrators ran from Washington, D.C., to Newark, New Jersey on the Pennsylvania Railroad while the second dashed from Chicago to Detroit on the New York Central. The Pennsylvania Railroad then leased one Aerotrain and utilized it as a nine-car train in New York-Philadelphia-Pittsburgh service, while the second Aerotrain undertook a barnstorming tour that included working on U.S. railroads such as the Santa Fe and Union Pacific. A third Aerotrain locomotive was constructed for the Rock Island and the RI eventually purchased the two demonstrators as well.

Created for Train Simulator by DTM, the complete Aerotrain (LWT12 locomotive, coach, and coach-observation) is authentically re-created wearing the Pennsylvania Railroad’s famed “Keystone” logo, making it perfect for service on Train Simulator’s classic Horseshoe Curve route (available separately). And the Aerotrain pack also includes a version of the iconic train in standard demonstrator livery ideal for operation on a wide variety of Train Simulator routes.
Train Simulator Classic 2024 - DTG_James
In response to your important feedback on a variety of add-ons available for Train Simulator 2017, we have today released a patch for the Chatham Main Line.

  • Rochester Platform Loft Issues (CML-102)
  • English Manual Adjustments (CML-101)
  • Adjusted nameboard colouring to more closely match real life variant on SE Dark Blue Variant
  • Fixed Numbering on Southern 377 so that it shows as Black instead of Blue / White
  • Fixed - Southern and Ex Southern Variants now have a Southern Cab instead of Southeastern
  • Fixed - Southern Interior texture - Seating texture wasn't centred
  • No Power sounds when unit was running under 3rd rail (with Pantograph on HUD turned off )
  • Added Class 377/1 Variant with different light clusters - to cover 377140 - 377164 (to account for the Southern 377/1 variants)
This patch will be approximately 500MB.

If you own the Chatham Main Line, the update will download automatically from Steam. If you have any problems/queries with regard to the update, leave a comment below or submit a ticket to our support site where our Support Team will be ready to assist.
Train Simulator Classic 2024 - JayTwoPointOh
In response to your important feedback on a variety of add-ons available for Train Simulator 2017, we have today released a patch for the Chatham Main Line.

  • Rochester Platform Loft Issues (CML-102)
  • English Manual Adjustments (CML-101)
  • Adjusted nameboard colouring to more closely match real life variant on SE Dark Blue Variant
  • Fixed Numbering on Southern 377 so that it shows as Black instead of Blue / White
  • Fixed - Southern and Ex Southern Variants now have a Southern Cab instead of Southeastern
  • Fixed - Southern Interior texture - Seating texture wasn't centred
  • No Power sounds when unit was running under 3rd rail (with Pantograph on HUD turned off )
  • Added Class 377/1 Variant with different light clusters - to cover 377140 - 377164 (to account for the Southern 377/1 variants)
This patch will be approximately 500MB.

If you own the Chatham Main Line, the update will download automatically from Steam. If you have any problems/queries with regard to the update, leave a comment below or submit a ticket to our support site where our Support Team will be ready to assist.
Train Simulator Classic 2024 - DTG_James
06/07/2017

http://store.steampowered.com/app/562376/Train_Simulator_Malmesbury_Branch_Route_AddOn/

The quaint, atmospheric picturesque single-line branch, from Somerford to the small town of Malmesbury, features authentic, heart of English countryside steam, ready for you to enjoy in this add-on for Train Simulator, courtesy of Partner Programme developer Just Trains.

Historically, Malmesbury held quite a significance to its name and earned its place within the Cotswolds thanks to being a prominent market town. Being a centre for learning, the local Abbey also drew attention in the Middle Ages. Despite this however, when the Great Western Railway plotted their famed route from London to Bristol, Malmesbury didn’t make an appearance on the network.

The GWR did plan for other railways which would link Malmesbury to the rest of the World, the first of which was the Wilts and Gloucestershire Railway which was approved in 1864. The W&GR would have run north to south, via Malmesbury, in an effort to link existing GWR routes together. The northern section of the new route was reaching Midland Railway territory, and the new line’s construction would’ve given the Midland access to the GWR network. In the end, disagreements led to the line’s early abandonment.

No, Malmesbury wouldn’t get a railway until the community itself spoke up and approached GWR. Plans were soon drawn up for a simple branch line connection from Dauntsey that would more than suffice. The Malmesbury Railway Company was formed in 1872, work was approved, and GWR fronted half of the £60,000 price tag for the 6-mile branch, that’s over £6 Million in today’s money.

By this point, the GWR was realising that their broad-gauge reign was coming to a close, so the branch to Malmesbury was built to the more popular standard gauge. Construction wasn’t easy, bad weather proved to be a challenge, and the projected final cost of the line continued to rise. The new branch opened in December of 1877, after a staggering £87,094 (£9.5 Million) spend, and regular services were put into effect by the Malmesbury Railway Company. By 1880, the GWR had absorbed the new branch into their vast network.

After decades of running branches throughout the west of England, the GWR were looking to find ways to cut down on the costs of running these small lines. It was eventually decided to shorten the Malmesbury Branch, and have it connect to the newer South Wales Main Line at Somerford, instead of continuing south to the Great Western Main Line as it did before. This move effectively halved the distance between Malmesbury and the rest of the network, meanwhile the old connection to Dauntsey was used for wagon storage.

After the Second World War, the Malmesbury Branch fell into disarray. New bus services provided better connections to the local area, and by the late 1940s, only a handful of passengers were using the line. Despite local opposition, there was little choice but to withdraw passenger services in 1951, and freight was not enough to keep the branch open forever, so it closed in November of 1962.

While lost to history, the branch line to Malmesbury left its impression on the landscape, and with a keen eye, its route – both original and shortened – can still be seen from the skies to this day. Faithfully, Partner Programme developer Just Trains have re-created this branch as it existed in 1950, a small slice in time before passenger closure, and is now ready for you to enjoy!
Train Simulator Classic 2024 - JayTwoPointOh
06/07/2017

http://store.steampowered.com/app/562376/Train_Simulator_Malmesbury_Branch_Route_AddOn/

The quaint, atmospheric picturesque single-line branch, from Somerford to the small town of Malmesbury, features authentic, heart of English countryside steam, ready for you to enjoy in this add-on for Train Simulator, courtesy of Partner Programme developer Just Trains.

Historically, Malmesbury held quite a significance to its name and earned its place within the Cotswolds thanks to being a prominent market town. Being a centre for learning, the local Abbey also drew attention in the Middle Ages. Despite this however, when the Great Western Railway plotted their famed route from London to Bristol, Malmesbury didn’t make an appearance on the network.

The GWR did plan for other railways which would link Malmesbury to the rest of the World, the first of which was the Wilts and Gloucestershire Railway which was approved in 1864. The W&GR would have run north to south, via Malmesbury, in an effort to link existing GWR routes together. The northern section of the new route was reaching Midland Railway territory, and the new line’s construction would’ve given the Midland access to the GWR network. In the end, disagreements led to the line’s early abandonment.

No, Malmesbury wouldn’t get a railway until the community itself spoke up and approached GWR. Plans were soon drawn up for a simple branch line connection from Dauntsey that would more than suffice. The Malmesbury Railway Company was formed in 1872, work was approved, and GWR fronted half of the £60,000 price tag for the 6-mile branch, that’s over £6 Million in today’s money.

By this point, the GWR was realising that their broad-gauge reign was coming to a close, so the branch to Malmesbury was built to the more popular standard gauge. Construction wasn’t easy, bad weather proved to be a challenge, and the projected final cost of the line continued to rise. The new branch opened in December of 1877, after a staggering £87,094 (£9.5 Million) spend, and regular services were put into effect by the Malmesbury Railway Company. By 1880, the GWR had absorbed the new branch into their vast network.

After decades of running branches throughout the west of England, the GWR were looking to find ways to cut down on the costs of running these small lines. It was eventually decided to shorten the Malmesbury Branch, and have it connect to the newer South Wales Main Line at Somerford, instead of continuing south to the Great Western Main Line as it did before. This move effectively halved the distance between Malmesbury and the rest of the network, meanwhile the old connection to Dauntsey was used for wagon storage.

After the Second World War, the Malmesbury Branch fell into disarray. New bus services provided better connections to the local area, and by the late 1940s, only a handful of passengers were using the line. Despite local opposition, there was little choice but to withdraw passenger services in 1951, and freight was not enough to keep the branch open forever, so it closed in November of 1962.

While lost to history, the branch line to Malmesbury left its impression on the landscape, and with a keen eye, its route – both original and shortened – can still be seen from the skies to this day. Faithfully, Partner Programme developer Just Trains have re-created this branch as it existed in 1950, a small slice in time before passenger closure, and is now ready for you to enjoy!
Train Simulator Classic 2024 - DTG_James
The Steam Summer Sale continues, and from the looks of it many of you have been busy expanding your collections!

Here's a look at the top 10 most popular items in the sale so far...

Number 1: Train Simulator 2017
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/Train_Simulator/

Number 2: BR Class 150/1 DMU
http://store.steampowered.com/app/448184/Train_Simulator_BR_Class_1501_DMU_AddOn/

Number 3: London Transport Heritage
http://store.steampowered.com/app/562375/Train_Simulator_London_Transport_Heritage_Collection/


Number 4: Mittenwaldbahn: Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Innsbruck
http://store.steampowered.com/app/448192/Train_Simulator_Mittenwaldbahn_GarmischPartenkirchen__Innsbruck_Route_AddOn/

Number 5: CRH 380A High Speed
http://store.steampowered.com/app/376955/Train_Simulator_CRH_380A_High_Speed_Train_AddOn/

Number 6: South West China High Speed
http://store.steampowered.com/app/376954/Train_Simulator_South_West_China_High_Speed_Route_AddOn/

Number 7: Albula Line: St Moritz - Thusis
http://store.steampowered.com/app/376966/Train_Simulator_Albula_Line_St_Moritz__Thusis_Route_AddOn/

Number 8: Semmeringbahn - Mürzzuschlag to Gloggnitz
http://store.steampowered.com/app/325990/Train_Simulator_Semmeringbahn__Mrzzuschlag_to_Gloggnitz_Route_AddOn/

Number 9: North London & Goblin
http://store.steampowered.com/app/500211/Train_Simulator_North_London__Goblin_Lines_AddOn/

Number 10: North Jersey Coast & Morristown
http://store.steampowered.com/app/500218/Train_Simulator_North_Jersey_Coast__Morristown_Lines_Route_AddOn/


Train Simulator Classic 2024 - JayTwoPointOh
The Steam Summer Sale continues, and from the looks of it many of you have been busy expanding your collections!

Here's a look at the top 10 most popular items in the sale so far...

Number 1: Train Simulator 2017
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/Train_Simulator/

Number 2: BR Class 150/1 DMU
http://store.steampowered.com/app/448184/Train_Simulator_BR_Class_1501_DMU_AddOn/

Number 3: London Transport Heritage
http://store.steampowered.com/app/562375/Train_Simulator_London_Transport_Heritage_Collection/


Number 4: Mittenwaldbahn: Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Innsbruck
http://store.steampowered.com/app/448192/Train_Simulator_Mittenwaldbahn_GarmischPartenkirchen__Innsbruck_Route_AddOn/

Number 5: CRH 380A High Speed
http://store.steampowered.com/app/376955/Train_Simulator_CRH_380A_High_Speed_Train_AddOn/

Number 6: South West China High Speed
http://store.steampowered.com/app/376954/Train_Simulator_South_West_China_High_Speed_Route_AddOn/

Number 7: Albula Line: St Moritz - Thusis
http://store.steampowered.com/app/376966/Train_Simulator_Albula_Line_St_Moritz__Thusis_Route_AddOn/

Number 8: Semmeringbahn - Mürzzuschlag to Gloggnitz
http://store.steampowered.com/app/325990/Train_Simulator_Semmeringbahn__Mrzzuschlag_to_Gloggnitz_Route_AddOn/

Number 9: North London & Goblin
http://store.steampowered.com/app/500211/Train_Simulator_North_London__Goblin_Lines_AddOn/

Number 10: North Jersey Coast & Morristown
http://store.steampowered.com/app/500218/Train_Simulator_North_Jersey_Coast__Morristown_Lines_Route_AddOn/


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