What changed in Train Simulator Classic in 2025

28 updates · 11 main milestones · Jan 17, 2025 to Dec 11, 2025

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    Buchan Line: Aberdeen – Peterhead Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The Buchan Line: Aberdeen – Peterhead is now available, recreating part of the old Formartine and Buchan Railway.

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  2. 7 events
    End-to-End Grafton-to-Cumberland Scenarionew content

    A challenging four-part scenario that authentically operates with and without mid-train DPU locomotives.

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    Heavy Coal Train Scenarionew content

    Manage a heavy coal train on a snowy day, led by a CSX General Electric C40-8W.

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    Loaded Eastbound Coal Train Scenarionew content

    Serve as engineer of loaded coal train U787 crossing Newburg and Cranberry Grades.

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    Local Freight Switching Duties Scenarionew content

    Handle the westbound L-163 local freight, performing switching duties at Keyser and Luke.

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    Workhorse Manifest Freight Scenarionew content

    Control CSX's westbound manifest freight Q-317, including the climb of 17-Mile Grade.

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    Empty Hopper Train Scenarionew content

    Work a westbound empty hopper train while also handling overflow manifest tonnage.

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    CSX Scenario Pack 03 Releasednew contentMilestone

    Introducing ten new career scenarios for the B&O Mountain Subdivision Route, featuring modern CSX railroading.

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    Chatham Main Line Route Addednew contentMilestone

    Complete route from London Victoria to Ramsgate and Dover via Faversham, over 130 miles of South East railway.

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    New Southeastern EMUs Includednew content

    Includes the BR Class 465/9 for long-distance Networker action.

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    Norfolk Southern Saluda Grade Route Addednew contentMilestone

    70 miles route from Asheville, North Carolina, to Spartanburg, South Carolina, featuring a 4.7% railroad grade.

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    Konstanz to Villingen Route Addednew contentMilestone

    More than 90km of scenic inter-city rail connecting Konstanz and Villingen along the Upper Rhine Railway.

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    Upcoming Route Add-on: The Netherlandsnew content

    A new route from Amsterdam to Hilversum is currently in development.

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    Konstanz – Villingen Routenew content

    A scenic inter-city rail route connecting Konstanz and Villingen over more than 90km.

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    Chatham Main Line: London Victoria & Blackfriars – Dover & Ramsgatenew content

    A commuter service route featuring over 130 miles of South East railway.

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    Norfolk Southern Saluda Grade Routenew content

    A 70-mile route from Asheville to Spartanburg, featuring a 4.7% railroad grade.

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    New Core Package Featuring Three Iconic Routesnew contentMilestone

    Train Simulator Classic returns with a new core package in 2025, featuring routes from the UK, USA, and Germany.

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    Increased Third-Party Content in Core Packagechanges

    The core package now includes routes and locos developed by third-party developers.

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    CR400AF 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.

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  6. 6 events
    Authentic Freight Equipment Introducednew content

    A variety of period-authentic freight equipment, including Milwaukee Road’s ribbed-side steel bay-window caboose, is featured.

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    Electro-Motive GP9 Diesel Road-Switcher Addednew content

    The versatile GP9 diesel road-switcher is included in Milwaukee and Northern Pacific liveries.

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    Authentic Catenary System Implementednew content

    The route features authentic Milwaukee Road catenary with variable voltage for electric operations.

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    Pipestone Pass: Three Forks – Butte Route Releasednew contentMilestone

    The new route features the Milwaukee Road’s crossing of the Montana Rockies, extending 70 miles from Three Forks to Butte.

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    Challenging Career Scenarios Availablenew contentMilestone

    Eight career scenarios featuring Milwaukee Road freight operations across the route are included.

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    Milwaukee Road Electric Motors Includednew contentMilestone

    The route features Milwaukee Road’s General Electric boxcab electric motors in various configurations and liveries.

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    DB 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.

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    Pro Range Loco Featuresnew content

    The DB BR143 V.2 is a Pro Range loco featuring detailed simulation aspects like cold starting and ZWS/ZDS setup.

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    Realistic Scenarios for Frankfurt Koblenz Routenew content

    Includes a set of realistic scenarios for the Frankfurt Koblenz route with the new DB BR143 V.2.

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