What changed in Train Simulator Classic in 2023

Content-rich pack includes historic gameplay for the Saluda Grade route with various locomotives.

New add-on featuring the Austrian ‘Old Western Railway’ with ÖBB 1016 locomotive.

Updated to address Visual Studio warnings related to 64-bit memory allocation.

Cab update and additional localisation work for the Zhengxi High Speed route.

Fixed missing catenary in the Suburban Glasgow Airdrie Extension.

Addressed warnings related to 64-bit memory allocation, improving overall stability.

Updated to the latest version allowing for greater detail on lighting, skies, and weather effects.

Experience scenic views of Henan Province with the CR400BF EMU, reaching speeds of 350 km/h.

Control the CRH2A EMU on a 170km high-speed route between Guizhou and Guangdong provinces.

Travel over 570 km on the Southwest China High Speed Network with CRH1A and CRH1E locomotives.

Discounts on various Chinese DLC for Train Simulator Classic, available until November 13.

Numerous bug fixes to the core code as part of the upgrade to the latest Visual Studio, resulting in a big leap in stability.

New loco add-on featuring the GE U25B in two styles, steel cupola caboose, and six freight cars with various liveries.

Fixed core scripting issues on BNSF Montana Hi-Line, Stevens Pass, and the Springfield Line.

Updated hobby articles on Dovetail Live for German Unity Day and Austrian National Day.

An electrified line connecting the Italian and Austrian railway networks, featuring the highest station at 1,371 metres.

Experience breathtaking scenery with two-storey high viaducts, over 100 stone bridges, and 16 tunnels.

Celebrate Austrian National Day with discounts on a wide range of Austrian rail Add-Ons.

A unique diesel railcar designed for quieter duties on rural routes, featuring an on-board ticket machine.

Double-decker coaches introduced to relieve passenger capacity strain, regularly pulled by the ÖBB 1144 locomotive.

Train Simulator Classic Public Beta is now live with upgraded lighting, skies, and weather.

Explore the multi-system ‘Brennerlok’ with this new loco add-on.

Experience the powerful heavy hauler with this new loco add-on.

Experience the charm of Scotland with the new route from Thomson Interactive.

Featuring 10 new scenarios closely matching real-world operations for the Blue Ridge Mountain route.

Issue with user created scenarios has been fixed, allowing uploads to the Workshop.

Take control of the CR400BF EMU ‘Golden Phoenix’ on the Zhengzhou to Sanmenxia route.

Discover the Austrian rail legend with the new loco add-on.

New Scottish route featuring unique driving experiences and enhanced signalling systems.

New boards that provide accuracy bonus points based on train stopping accuracy.

PIS updates based on train location, including destination and announcements.

New EMUs with detailed driver cabin and advanced Train Protection and Warning System.

Announcement of a Rolling Beta that will continue for a year or more with regular updates based on player feedback.

Advice on backing up content and preparing for potential verification processes when opting into the Beta.

Improvements to the Dynamic Lighting and 3D Weather in Train Simulator with greater detail and better environmental effects.

Instructions provided for players to opt into the Beta for testing new features and bug fixes.

Introduction of the first Beta which includes upgraded lighting, 3D skies, and 3D weather engine.

New handbrake key command introduced for the Union Pacific FEF-3.

A historic route extending 70 miles from Asheville to Spartanburg, featuring a 4.7% railroad grade.

Injector values adjusted for Union Pacific Big Boy, Challenger, and FEF-3 to fix core code issues.

The default startup option is now 64-bit instead of 32-bit, requiring re-selection for saved options.

Explore Hamburg with the modern HHA Type DT5 EMU and operational onboard computer.

A new static model has been added for the Union Pacific Big Boy.

Experience the charm of Scotland with a new route arriving on 14 September.

New route featuring the legendary Saluda Grade, extending 70 miles from Asheville to Spartanburg.

Includes various freight cars in Norfolk Southern, Southern Railway, and Norfolk & Western liveries.

Includes scenarios for both ascent and descent of Saluda Grade and operating the Belmont Coal Train.

Three all-new models of Norfolk Southern Electro-Motive diesels from the route's era.

Includes Saluda Grade Manual, Brake Guide, and Video Guide to assist players.

The Saluda Grade route will feature a selection of ten types of freight rolling stock.

Players will have access to ten realistic career scenarios for the Saluda Grade route.

The route replicates the challenges of operating on the historic grade with remarkable authenticity, including specific procedures for ascending and descending the grade.

The route will include three realistic Norfolk Southern Electro-Motive diesel locomotives, featuring advanced braking and operating features.

The upcoming Saluda Grade route for Train Simulator Classic will feature a 70-mile stretch between Asheville, NC, and Spartanburg, SC.

The new Swiss Bundle includes core routes and additional content for Swiss rail action.

Discounts on a wide range of Swiss add-ons available until 7 August.

Updated with new scenery, now 25% off.

Celebrates 100 years with 10 scenarios, now 50% off.

Available at 15% off, includes scenarios for Wasatch Grade.

Available at 50% off, runs from London Kings Cross to Peterborough.

Available at 50% off, set during the steam-to-diesel transition era.

Available at 50% off, adds more scenarios to Hamburg S1 S-Bahn.

Available at 20% off, adds steam-era traction.

Available at 80% off, includes multiple locomotives.

Available at 30% off, includes scenarios for Wasatch Grade.

New collection articles to help find 'Big Four' add-ons.

Features Western Lines of Scotland and Settle to Carlisle routes with five locomotives.

Live stream showcasing 'Big Four' add-ons and iconic steam locomotives.

Features Welsh Marches and West Somerset Railway routes with five locomotives.

Includes Falmouth Branch Line and Riviera Line in the Fifties routes with five locomotives.

Includes ECML and Weardale & Teesdale routes with five locomotives.

Fixes will roll out independently of the core update once tested.

Experience the high-speed railways of France with the LGV: Marseille – Avignon route, available for free.

Returning for one week only, this loco add-on includes three variants of TGV for a limited time.

Over 200 km of additional track added to the Marseille – Avignon route, now available for free.

The DX12 Experimental Build can be selected from the launch menu after hitting play on Steam.

A potential cause has been identified with a temporary solution available for players.

New Deluxe Edition includes the three refreshed routes, East Coast Main Line, and the Flying Scotsman Centenary Pack.

Fix provided for some Quick Drive locations/destinations which weren't behaving correctly.

Extensively reworked the core code to establish a stable foundation for future updates.

Added three new routes: Pegnitztalbahn, Long Island Rail Road, and Huddersfield Line, each with 10 licensed locomotives.

Improved error handling and reporting to provide additional information on crashes.

Three new routes: Pegnitztalbahn, Long Island Rail Road, and Huddersfield Line included.

Replaced track with newer sort included in Dresden / Karlsruhe routes.

Updated dependent plugin applications, additional installation of latest Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime may be required.

Added language support for ES, IT, PL and RU.

Minor Fixes to scenery (floating objects, an extra building at Velden removed).

Quick Drive fix to Neuahus RB Quick Drive towards Nürnberg.

Added language support for ES, IT, PL and RU.

DX12 experimental build can be selected from the launch menu starting April 28.

Replaced terrain texture to match above track textures.

Adjustments to Terrain / Lofts where they were above updated track.

Updated core code to maximise stability across 32-bit and 64-bit Editions.

Extensively reworked the core code to establish a stable foundation for future updates.

Added Missing Blue Bridge (Similar).

Quick Drive fix to Neunkirchen a Sand pointing in wrong direction.

Fix provided for some Quick Drive locations/destinations which weren't behaving correctly.

Added DX12 Experimental edition to enable widescale data gathering (must be using Windows 10 or 11 to try DX12).

Added language support for ES, IT, PL and RU.

New Deluxe Edition featuring the Flying Scotsman and various regional bundles available for purchase.

Experience bustling commuter operations in Tokyo with the new DLC featuring the Keihin–Tōhoku and Utsunomiya Lines.

Celebrate 100 years of New Zealand’s Alpine Railway with the Kb Class steam locomotive now available in Train Simulator Classic.

The retired DB BR 605 ICE-TD, now a mobile testbed, is featured in the new route.

The DB BR 612 makes its appearance, featuring unique controls for tilting along the Pegnitztalbahn route.

The low-floor DB BR 648 is included to serve regional traffic on the Pegnitztalbahn.

New long-distance and regional route through the Bavarian countryside, featuring 93 km of track and 17 intermediate stations.

Pre-order the new German route Pegnitztalbahn, arriving on 9th February with a 10% discount.

Watch streams during the Festival Weekend to earn exclusive profile backgrounds and emotes.

Join the Festival of Rail from 2-6 February with discounts on a wide range of Add-Ons and exclusive streaming events.

Hundreds of add-ons discounted during the Festival of Rail, including new routes and locomotives.

The iconic LIRR M3 is ready for operation in Train Simulator Classic, allowing players to operate this memorable EMU out of New York and Atlantic Terminal.