What changed in Train Simulator Classic in 2025
28 updates · 11 main milestones · Jan 17, 2025 to Dec 11, 2025
- 1 eventBuchan Line: Aberdeen – Peterhead Releaseddlc releaseMilestone
The Buchan Line: Aberdeen – Peterhead is now available, recreating part of the old Formartine and Buchan Railway.
Steam - 7 eventsEnd-to-End Grafton-to-Cumberland Scenarionew content
A challenging four-part scenario that authentically operates with and without mid-train DPU locomotives.
SteamHeavy Coal Train Scenarionew contentManage a heavy coal train on a snowy day, led by a CSX General Electric C40-8W.
SteamLoaded Eastbound Coal Train Scenarionew contentServe as engineer of loaded coal train U787 crossing Newburg and Cranberry Grades.
SteamLocal Freight Switching Duties Scenarionew contentHandle the westbound L-163 local freight, performing switching duties at Keyser and Luke.
SteamWorkhorse Manifest Freight Scenarionew contentControl CSX's westbound manifest freight Q-317, including the climb of 17-Mile Grade.
SteamEmpty Hopper Train Scenarionew contentWork a westbound empty hopper train while also handling overflow manifest tonnage.
SteamCSX Scenario Pack 03 Releasednew contentMilestoneIntroducing ten new career scenarios for the B&O Mountain Subdivision Route, featuring modern CSX railroading.
Steam - 4 eventsChatham Main Line Route Addednew contentMilestone
Complete route from London Victoria to Ramsgate and Dover via Faversham, over 130 miles of South East railway.
SteamNew Southeastern EMUs Includednew contentIncludes the BR Class 465/9 for long-distance Networker action.
SteamNorfolk Southern Saluda Grade Route Addednew contentMilestone70 miles route from Asheville, North Carolina, to Spartanburg, South Carolina, featuring a 4.7% railroad grade.
SteamKonstanz to Villingen Route Addednew contentMilestoneMore than 90km of scenic inter-city rail connecting Konstanz and Villingen along the Upper Rhine Railway.
Steam - 6 eventsUpcoming Route Add-on: The Netherlandsnew content
A new route from Amsterdam to Hilversum is currently in development.
SteamKonstanz – Villingen Routenew contentA scenic inter-city rail route connecting Konstanz and Villingen over more than 90km.
SteamChatham Main Line: London Victoria & Blackfriars – Dover & Ramsgatenew contentA commuter service route featuring over 130 miles of South East railway.
SteamNorfolk Southern Saluda Grade Routenew contentA 70-mile route from Asheville to Spartanburg, featuring a 4.7% railroad grade.
SteamNew Core Package Featuring Three Iconic Routesnew contentMilestoneTrain Simulator Classic returns with a new core package in 2025, featuring routes from the UK, USA, and Germany.
SteamIncreased Third-Party Content in Core PackagechangesThe core package now includes routes and locos developed by third-party developers.
Steam - 1 eventCR400AF Locomotive Releasednew contentMilestone
The CR400AF, a high-speed passenger train, is now available for Train Simulator Classic, featuring scenarios for two high-speed railway routes.
Steam - 6 eventsAuthentic Freight Equipment Introducednew content
A variety of period-authentic freight equipment, including Milwaukee Road’s ribbed-side steel bay-window caboose, is featured.
SteamElectro-Motive GP9 Diesel Road-Switcher Addednew contentThe versatile GP9 diesel road-switcher is included in Milwaukee and Northern Pacific liveries.
SteamAuthentic Catenary System Implementednew contentThe route features authentic Milwaukee Road catenary with variable voltage for electric operations.
SteamPipestone Pass: Three Forks – Butte Route Releasednew contentMilestoneThe new route features the Milwaukee Road’s crossing of the Montana Rockies, extending 70 miles from Three Forks to Butte.
SteamChallenging Career Scenarios Availablenew contentMilestoneEight career scenarios featuring Milwaukee Road freight operations across the route are included.
SteamMilwaukee Road Electric Motors Includednew contentMilestoneThe route features Milwaukee Road’s General Electric boxcab electric motors in various configurations and liveries.
Steam - 3 eventsDB BR143 V.2 Loco Releasednew contentMilestone
The DB BR143 V.2 loco pack features high detail and realistic passenger operations on the Frankfurt – Koblenz route.
SteamPro Range Loco Featuresnew contentThe DB BR143 V.2 is a Pro Range loco featuring detailed simulation aspects like cold starting and ZWS/ZDS setup.
SteamRealistic Scenarios for Frankfurt Koblenz Routenew contentIncludes a set of realistic scenarios for the Frankfurt Koblenz route with the new DB BR143 V.2.
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