Hello Railfans! January has been a busy month for Train Simulator Classic, We’ve started off the year with six add-on releases and two new hobby features. Read on to find out more on those, but first ICYMI an update on the Public Beta from last month...

The 76.3a Public Beta was rolled out for all players in December. This update includes some major fixes on issues relating to how Train Simulator allocates memory and more. Read the full update notes through the link below, where you can also add your own feedback. Not on the Public Beta already? Hit the second link to find out how to access.

• Public Beta 76.3a Update Notes (External Link)
  
• Join The Public Beta

DLC add-ons for Train Simulator Classic in the month include historic narrow-gauge, an iconic loco and lots of German wagons! The narrow-gauge arrival was Brockenbahn from developer WaggonWerkstatt, a route that takes you through breathtaking scenery to the highest peak of the Harz mountains in Northern Germany. The new loco arrival came from Reppo with a detailed recreation of ‘the toaster’, otherwise known as the Amtrak AEM-7. Also arrived were some new German wagons from virtualRailroads, as well as the DB Fas 126 with remote shunting from developer MRW. Links below to all releases from the month.

• Brockenbahn: Wernigerode - Brocken
  
• Amtrak AEM-7
  
• DB Fas 126
  
• Zcs VTG Wagon Pack
  
• Tamns VTG Wagon Pack
  
• Zacens Wagon Pack

We’ve posted two new hobby articles to Dovetail Live this month, featuring two operators who have plenty of add-ons available in Train Simulator Classic. Hit the links below to find out more about Norfolk Southern, a titan of North American railroading. And Deutsche Bahn - One of the largest rail operators in the world who turned 30 this month! These two operators have rightfully become legend among railfans with their iconic units and liveries.

• Norfolk Southern (External Link)
  
• Deutsche Bahn (External Link)

That was January, so what next? We’ve got some exciting releases coming in February to Train Simulator Classic, and we'll also be giving a preview of more upcoming add-ons in the month.

The biggest Steam sale of the year has arrived, and with it discounts on Train Simulator Classic as well as hundreds of add-ons. Discover a new route, learn a new locomotive, or complete a collection. To celebrate the holidays we're also giving away the festive Game of Gnomes during the sale. Head to our Winter Sale event page on Steam, or read on for highlights.


Game of Gnomes is free to download and keep during the Winter Sale. As driver of ‘Little Ned’, the Richie Rails garden scale train, it’s up to you to gather all the lost toys before the Children awake on Christmas Day. Chase the gnomes, collect the presents and return them to the house – but watch out for snowballs and those mischievous gnomes! If all goes to plan, ‘Little Ned’ will be back running around the Christmas tree and no-one will have to know about the night-time adventures.


You can find routes from all around the world featured in the Steam Winter Sale. Austria awaits with Linz Passau (-30%) from RSSLO, climb aboard ÖBB CityShuttle services as you take passengers to the German border. Travel to the heart of the Peak District and explore the picturesque Hope Valley Line (-41%) from Just Trains. Experience the extraordinary – and the magic of legendary Colorado narrow-gauge railroading – with the Rio Grande Southern (-10%) from Milepost Simulations.


Take the controls of a new machine this holiday season. Experience the massive and powerful General Electric E60 (-50%) from Reppo. Celebrate 100 years of the most famous steam locomotive in the world with the Flying Scotsman Centenary (-70%) from Dovetail Games. Transition between traction types with the modern dual-mode Euro BR 159 Electro-Diesel (-30%) from RSSLO.


If you're looking for the biggest savings, we've picked three Dovetail Games routes to get 80% off during the Winter Sale. Discover the Garden of England and the Breezy Kent Coast with the Chatham Main Line: London Victoria & Blackfriars - Dover & Ramsgate. Take the throttle of classic Electro-Motive diesels on the fabulous and famous Clinchfield Railroad: Elkhorn City - St. Paul. Explore the unique and splendid Wutach Railway filled with stunning scenery and viaducts with Wutachtalbahn: Lauchringen – Immendingen. All 80% off!

The Steam Winter Sale runs until 4 January 2024. You can find these add-ons and many more on sale on the Steam Store, browse the offers.

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

In November we've updated the Public Beta, released two new add-ons, updated some existing add-ons, and celebrated Chinese railways. Read on to find out more...

This month we rolled out some of the recent changes that have been available in the Public Beta. Now available to all on this update features plugin updates for SilverLining, and also addresses Visual Studio warnings related to 64-bit memory allocation. You can find out more about this update on this announcement. Now that this is released we will be looking to update the Public Beta in December, look out for more news on this soon.


Two new add-ons have been released on the Steam Store this month. First up Wien - St.Pölten from RSSLO brings the Austrian ‘Old Western Railway’ to life. Board the ÖBB 1016 to enjoy stunning views of lush green valleys, rolling hills and charming villages. Also released in the month the content-rich Southern Railway Retro Pack from High Iron Simulations includes unique historic gameplay for the Saluda Grade route with the SD40-2, GP18, GP35 and F7 locomotives in Southern liveries. A new Saluda Grade bundle has also been launched with this pack.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2403308/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2403309/


Continuing to update our hobby page on Dovetail Live this month we have published two new features covering different regions - China and Scotland! Both of these regions feature some breathtaking views of mountains and picturesque countryside, with two very different styles of rail action. You can read both of these features on Dovetail Live, and if you're looking to start a Scottish collection look out for a sale starting tomorrow that runs 1-7 December!

• Chinese Feature (External Link)
  
• Scottish Feature (External Link)

Two routes have been updated this month, the Suburban Glasgow Airdrie Extension and Zhengxi High Speed. The Airdrie update fixes some missing catenary, and the Zhengxi update includes a cab update as well as additional localisation work. Both of these updates are available now and should have installed automatically if you have the routes installed. Store links below for these.

• Suburban Glasgow Airdrie Extension
  
• Zhengxi High Speed

Upcoming in December you can look forward to... our Scottish DLC Sale (starting tomorrow!), an update to the Public Beta, new loco arrivals and more.

As a reminder, the Steam Autumn Sale is on now, with huge savings to be had on Train Simulator Classic content, lasting until November 28th at 6pm GMT.



Join us live tonight on the TSC Steam Store pages with a range of Train Simulator Classic add-on showcases from The British Ace!

As a reminder, the Steam Autumn Sale is on now, with huge savings to be had on Train Simulator Classic content, lasting until November 28th at 6pm GMT.



Join us live tonight on the TSC Steam Store pages with a range of Train Simulator Classic add-on showcases from The British Ace!

The annual Steam Autumn Sale has arrived and with it discounts on hundreds of Add-Ons for Train Simulator Classic. Discover a new route or learn a new locomotive with a wide-range of offers. Not got something on your Wishlist already? Read on for some Autumn Sale recommendations...


Some of the best arrivals from 2023 are featured in the Autumn Sale with some unique experiences ready to enjoy. Take on challenging US freight delivery with Saluda Grade (-20%). Explore stunning Scottish scenery with Glasgow to Dunblane & Alloa (-25%). Immerse in bustling rapid transit with Hamburg U-Bahn U1 (-25%). Experience exhillerating Chinese high-speed with Zhengxi Highspeed (-10%). If you missed these at launch now is the perfect time to try out these great routes.


If you're looking for the biggest discounts in the Autumn Sale you can find up to 70% off some famous Train Simulator Add-Ons. Take on one of the busiest routes on the British rail network with the stunning East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough. Enjoy spectacular scenery and large sweeping curves through the Rocky Mountains with Marias Pass. Or cross borders through epic picturesque Alpine landscapes with Mittenwaldbahn. These and more are 70% off.


With hundreds of routes on sale now is a good time to try out a new region or experience. Go round and round under the heart of Scotland’s most populous city with Glasgow Subway (-50%). Head into the breathtaking mountains of Turkey with Taurus Mountains (-30%). Discover the legendary Colorado narrow gauge aboard historic Steam with Rio Grande Southern (-50%). Or why not try a Swiss adventure with a route that runs through some truly incredible scenery with the Albula Line (-50%).


Master a new machine this Autumn with discounts on some legendary locomotives. Operate the massive and powerful General Electric E60 on the Northeast Corridor (-50%). Take the throttle of one of America’s greatest and most renowned steam locomotives and experience the glory days of steam with the Union Pacific Heavy Challenger (-30%). Head to New Zealand and the Midland Line aboard the footplate of the NZ Ja Class (-25%). Or if you're looking for something modern try the CRH2A EMU and fly across Chinese routes at 250 km/h.

Offers end 28 November. What will you be picking up in the Steam Autumn Sale? Browse offers here.

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

Today we’re rolling out all of the features and changes that have been included in the recent Public Beta (75.6a) on Steam. Now available to all on this update features plugin updates for SilverLining, and also addresses Visual Studio warnings related to 64-bit memory allocation. Overview on these changes...

• SilverLining Update - This has been updated to the current latest version of 6.39. This allows for greater detail on lighting, skies and weather effects. Snow and rain in particular are improved with this update giving an enhanced experience when driving, with a more realistic representation of distance-based visibility.
  
• Visual Studio Warnings - We have addressed more than 900 warnings related to 64-bit memory allocation. This substantially improves the overall stability of Train Simulator Classic.

This update should install the next time you launch Steam, please make sure you have automatic updates switched on.

What’s next? With this update the existing Public Beta will remain unchanged, so both this / standard Train Simulator will be the same for now regardless of which you use. In December we will be updating the Public Beta with some work on long-standing bug issues. More to come on this next month.

Thanks to all on the Beta forums who have helped with testing these changes, your feedback and support has made this update possible!

The Chinese rail network is one of the biggest and busiest in the world with over 155,000 km of track, serving billions of passengers each year. It's also one of the most technologically advanced, featuring the fastest trains operating today. Experience this thrill in Train Simulator Classic as you race past towering mountains, picturesque countryside and bustling cities at breathtaking speeds with Chinese add-ons for Train Simulator Classic. Discounted this week as part of our Chinese Singles Day Sale.

You can browse all of the Chinese DLC available on this Steam List. Sale highlights include...


The latest release from developer SimTech Vision for Train Simulator. Enjoy scenic views of Henan Province travelling through agricultural landscapes, past rivers, rolling mountains, and rural villages. Push the throttle through this picturesque route to reach 350 km/h with the modern high-speed CR400BF EMU. Newly built for this route, the CR400BF is one of the fastest trains in the world. Nicknamed the ‘Golden Phoenix’ for its striking white/gold livery.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2403302/


Fascinating at every passing valley and breath-taking gradient, China’s high-speed network is never one to miss, and a fascinating section has come to life as developer Union Workshop bring 170km of modern, high-speed operations to Train Simulator. Take control of the Shinkansen-derived CRH2A EMU as you speed through tunnels and across bridges between between the respective capitals of the Guizhou and Guangdong provinces.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/980547/


Boasting over 570 km of truly rapid inter-city travel, the Southwest China High Speed Network, available for Train Simulator, is a wonder in and of itself; watch high-flying viaducts and scenic valleys soar past as you embark on one of the fastest sets of rails in the world from Just Trains. This route features the iconic CRH1A and CRH1E locomotives based on the Bombardier Zefiro 250 family. Take control of these high-speed units on this popular route.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/376954/

Pick up these Chinese Add-Ons and many more in our sale this week. Sale ends 13 November Browse discounts.

In October we've updated the Beta, launched a new loco, and celebrated both German and Austrian railways in Train Simulator. Read on to find out more about what's happened in the month.

The Beta build has been updated this month, with numerous bug fixes to the core code as part of our upgrade to the latest Visual Studio. This has resulted in a big leap in stability. You can find an overview on this update on the official Train Simulator forums, where you can also provide feedback on your experience with the Beta. If you haven’t joined the Beta yet, get involved.


Our big release for October was the fantastic Burlington Northern U25 from Digital Train Model. This content rich loco add-on features the GE U25B in two styles, steel cupola caboose, and six freight cars. All of which feature a wide array of liveries. An essential addition for any US collection. Head over to the Steam Store page to find out more. You can also find a nice Workshop scenario for this loco from High Iron Simulations here. Get the loco:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2403301/


With both German Unity Day and Austrian National Day in the month we’ve updated our hobby articles on Dovetail Live. You can find an introduction to German rail, as well as a definitive list on Austrian Add-Ons for Train Simulator Classic. Head to Dovetail Live to read these guides and more on our Hobby Page. Our Austrian Sale is also still running this weekend (ends 30 October), browse discounts.

This month a core scripting issue has been fixed on BNSF Montana Hi-Line, Stevens Pass and the Springfield Line. If you have automatic updates switched on you should have these already.


Upcoming in November you can look forward to a new Austrian route arriving on Steam from RSSLO with Wien - St.Pölten, a Southern Railway Retro Pack for Saluda Grade from High Iron Simulations, and more.

Discover the wonders of Austrian rail in Train Simulator this week as we celebrate Austrian National Day. You can find a wide range of Add-Ons from the region discounted as part of the event - covering a mix of breathtaking Alpine mountain landscapes, picturesque countryside, and vibrant urban centers.

You can browse the full list of Austrian DLC on the Steam Store. Highlights from the sale include...

https://store.steampowered.com/app/325990/
The picture postcard scenery of the Austrian Alps dominate the stunning Semmeringbahn: Mürzzuschlag to Gloggnitz route. This features some of the most stunning railway scenery seen anywhere in the world – two-storey high viaducts, more than 100 stone bridges, 16 tunnels and 11 iron bridges are prominent throughout the route. Drive this route with the Class 1116 in ÖBB Livery.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/820201/
Forming a connection between the Italian railway network at Verona and the Austrian network at Innsbruck, the Brennerbahn is an electrified line which crosses the valleys and passes of the Italian-Austrian border. Brenner station stands at a lofty 1,371 metres above sea level, making it the highest point on both the Austrian ÖBB network and the Italian FS network.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1109202/
A unique railcar, the ÖBB 5047 was built in 1987 following an order for a series of diesel railcars that were based off DB’s BR 627 units. They would be designed to fulfil quieter duties on rural routes, being made of only a single vehicle and featuring an on-board ticket machine, allowing people to purchase tickets without the need for machines or additional staff at every station.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/861885/
In the 1990s, passenger capacity on certain routes in Austria were reaching their limits, and something needed to be done to relieve the strain. The solution was the introduction of double-decker coaches. One locomotive that regularly ran these new coaches was the ÖBB 1144. Together they make for a great operational pair.