Train Sim World 5
Season of Reveals 2024 - Week 1
Welcome to Dovetail Games’ Season of Reveals 2024! A month-long event, starting today, to close off the year with a big celebration - featuring brand-new updates and announcements across all of our titles. We’ll be focussing mainly on news for Train Sim World, and also looking further at TSW VR: New York & City Transport Simulator: Tram, and more!
We’ve created a full calendar that spans December, where we’ll be sharing a new announcement across our socials and communities each weekday, leading up to an extra special reveal on December 20th. On top of all the amazing announcements throughout the month, we’ll also be celebrating with weekly community giveaways you can join for free and have a chance to win Train Sim World Add-on keys!
This article will be updated each time we share a new reveal this week, and will help keep everything together in one place - it will also feature exclusive announcements and sneak-peeks at announced TSW projects to conclude each week, so be sure to stay tuned. We'll then be back for specific Week 2 and Week 3 articles before we wrap up the year!
So much is happening, we can't wait to start showing you all what's behind the curtain. The first of our reveals is coming up in just a few hours at 14:00pm UTC, so be sure to follow us on our social channels and community groups for the latest information as soon as it’s shared - See you soon!
Dec 2nd Reveal - London Overground Mildmay Line from Incredible Trains
What's more exicting, all our new reveals coming out, or maybe it's a brand new chance to explore the heart of London? I hope you're all ready for more overground action!
That's right, we're heading back to London with the London Overground Mildmay line: Stratford – Willesden Junction add-on, a new upcoming route featuring a 12-mile section of North London, brought to you by our latest third-party solo developer Johannes Hartmann.
Find out more about Johannes joining the third-party development programme in a special interview within our TSW November Roadmap!
Get ready to be operating the Class 378 Capitalstar with intense 8-trains-per-hour gameplay, featuring freight traffic and AI on multiple mainlines. As for the scenery, expect to find iconic key landmarks to spot across London, such as the Olympic Park, the HS1 tunnel entrance from the Southeastern High-Speed route, as well as the dense urban scenery you can expect for a thriving city.
For those of you who are a fan of the new Route Hopping feature in Train Sim World 5, and own existing UK content, you’ll be able to jump between multiple stations as you go! This includes:
- Hop from Stratford to Stratford Intl on Southeastern High Speed
- Jump to the Suffragette Line route at Gospel Oak
- Take Willesden Junction to either WCML South or the Bakerloo Line!
The suburban rails of North London await you in this upcoming add-on, and we look forward to sharing more screenshots and information as we enter the new year!
Dec 3rd Reveal - Metrolink F59PHR Loco Add-on
We're back for a new reveal in our calendar, and today this is a new announcement coming in a lovely US-loco shaped box...
Get ready to complete your Metrolink primary roster with a North American classic – the Metrolink F59PHR, in its white livery. Take charge across California, with regional passenger services out of Los Angeles, and hustling along either the newly released San Bernardino Line, or across the Antelope Valley Line.
This is a modern, rebuilt variant of the loco, identified by the “R” designation in the name, and you’ll be able to get an alternative experience whether you take this out on San Bernardino or Antelope Valley.
That’s all we’ll be sharing for now, so if you're excited, then expect more news in the new year over the next couple months to unveil more details about the F59PHR, and for now hold on tight for more Metrolink coming soon!
Dec 4th Reveal - New Timetable Update to Köln-Aachen
This new reveal has new details about a long-anticipated timetable update for one of our oldest German routes...
Above: A busy scene at Aachen Hbf.
That’s right, we’re getting ready to give Schnellfahrstrecke Köln-Aachen a huge update to the timetable, with a complete rewrite from the ground up and boosting the service count, including AI services, from the original 552 total all the way up to just over 4,000 — The highest service count of any TSW route ever!
This total now includes 699 playable services, up from the previous 245!
Above: Two of the newest players! ICE T is here as AI and the FlixTrain will have a few playable services. Mostly yard runs but also two full length runs.
This will be a free update for owners of the Köln-Aachen route, and includes new services you’ll already be familiar with for the RE1, RE9, S-bahn and ICE. Additionally, you’ll be able to drive the RE 8 and RB 27 in both directions, and there are new DMU services for the RB 20 and RB 38 run by the 642, as well as new IC, ICE 1 and FlixTrain services between Köln Hbf and Aachen Hbf.
On top of all that, the RB 20 allows us to serve a new station, Eilendorf, which is only serviced by RB20 and some peak RE services.
There are also many new AI services to be seen a various stations such as Aachen Hbf, Düren and of course Köln Hbf which has non-stop activity through the day.
Above: RE7, one of the new AI services and RE9 running with Dostos.
The traffic brings in trains from Main Spessart Bahn (146/Dosto), Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr (422, 425), Kassel-Wurzburg (401, 403), Maintalbahn (642) and even the 411 from Frankfurt Fulda.
For the freight fans, the timetable now features a huge new range of services to experience with a new detailed timetable. Freight trains will need to stop at passing points for highspeed trains or even other freight trains, and whilst most are A-B runs, there are a few shunting services for Stolberg too.
Above: This images shows one of the playable FlixTrain services passing a freight train lead by the BR 155.
If this has got you excited about the upcoming overhaul, but you don't yet own the Schnellfahrstrecke Köln-Aachen route, then be sure to grab it whilst it's 50% off for players on PC via the Steam platform in the Steam Autumn Sales!
There is so much to be excited about that we couldn’t fit it all in this update, but we'll be sure to share all the fine details you can expect when we’re ready.
Dec 5th Reveal - TSW5 Gameplay Add-on Bundles – Coming December 12th
Our next reveal is bringing you more content to the core routes in Train Sim World 5, with new gameplay packs! Expect more rolling stock, more services and extra holiday cheer in these add-on bundles, releasing next week on December 12th!
Take on more challenges across the cities featured in TSW5, with gameplay for Frankfurt, London and Los Angeles. From classic electric to festive express, haul passengers and freight in all new services and scenarios!
HKA Bogie Hopper Wagon Pack
For the UK Pack, pick up the HKA Wagon, brought up to the latest standards in a new weathered livery, and experience gameplay on the loading facility at Watford Junction, with additional freight traffic on WCML South.
DB BR 111 & n-Wagen Pack
Over to Germany: We’re throwing it back a few years where you’ll be riding in the DB BR 111 and n-Wagens with additional passenger gameplay, a regular sight between Frankfurt and Fulda.
Metrolink Holiday Train Pack
Finally, in the US: Get ready to be festive, as the Metrolink Holiday Train (which the operator used to run in the festive seasons) is fully stocked with holiday lights and is ready to run!
As an important note, these gameplay packs will only release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and Epic on 12th December.
Coming ahead of these packs is also the West Coast Main Line: London Euston – Milton Keynes Improvements in an update early next week, the full details you can find in the article below.
Read the full details for these new packs in our Gameplay Packs article.
Dec 6th Reveal - BR Class 86/2 & Mk2F Coaches
And as our final calendar reveal for week 1, we're finally reveal our teaser that Just Trains left at the end of our November roadmap...
Just Trains: "We are very pleased to announce our next DLC for TSW5. The Class 86/2 Electric Locomotive! This forerunner to the Class 87 will come with the air-conditioned Mk.2f coaches and the Mk.1 Buffet Car all of which are Livery Designer compatible."
"The Class 86/2 was employed on the WCML and pulled both Passenger and the occasional Freight service. The 86/2 was a subclass of the 86/0 and had an improved suspension set up to rectify issues that the earlier 86/0 locomotive had such as rough riding and track wear. The 86/2 maximum speed was set at 100 MPH. You will be sure to enjoy the authentic and distinctive sound set."
"Our Class 86/2 will feature authentic, accurate modelling inside and out along with unique access to the Machine Room area with some of the controls in that area being operational. There will be four liveries and a set of realistic scenarios."
"Along with air conditioning, the Mk.2f coaches feature the much more modern looking rectangular windows v/s the older square type with sliding ventilation portions at the top. The Mk.2f’s also have a vastly more modern interior v/s the older wooden style interior."
"The Just Trains Class 86/2 coupled with the Mk.2f Coaches and Mk.1 Buffet Car gives you a powerful combination to drive and enjoy!"
Thank you to our partners at Just Trains for providing these in-development screenshots of the Class 86/2! We'll be checking back in with them soon, and in the mean-time be sure to follow their website blog for regular updates from their teams.
If you've yet to try and master TSW's longest UK route and the Class 87 which was released last week from the Just Trains team, find out more details on our West Coast Main Line: Preston - Carlisle Out Now article.
Week 1 Bonus Reveal - Athena Simulations ECML Diesel Railtours Pack
Oh what's this? We've got a bonus update at the end of each week planned, with even more news about project updates that we wanted to squeeze in! Let's check in with Athena Simulations on their work for their announced ECML Diesel Railtour Pack:
Athena Simulations: "ECML diesel Railtours brings exciting new content, both for the East Coast Mainline route and timetables across TSW5 as a whole. Highlights of the pack include a brand new Class 47 locomotive. Modelling what is often regarded as the most iconic member of the Class, 47484 Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
The locomotive, featured in its special edition livery was often used on numerous railtours and hauled the Royal Train, from its base at Old Oak Common shed. Utilising the latest in modelling techniques in TSW5, the locomotive features custom 3D nameplates and 3D number plates plus a highly detailed model. The team have even gone so far to recreate the variations in each cab end, after the real locomotive was rebuilt after accident damage!"
"The pack also brings to TSW5 a range of Mark 1 coaches with custom 3D modelling, in BR blue and grey livery as much requested by the community! In addition to the widely sought after liveries, each of the coaches has also had a 3D makeover, bringing them to the exacting and exciting standards achievable in TSW5. Included in the pack are the BG, TSO, BSO and FK in response to fan demand!"
"The pack includes 10 scenarios, custom created with new features such as complex depot movements, the opportunity to run around your train and coupling double headed formations for very special railtours along the East Coast Mainline. A wide range of AI services have been created for each of the scenarios, including layering of appropriate rolling stock from other UK routes."
"The iconic 47484 “Isambard Kingdom Brunel” is also fully drivable on a range of UK routes for TSW5, seamlessly substituting into the existing timetables for a wide range of routes as desired, including full timetable integration for Preston-Carlisle and Blackpool-Preston routes from Just Trains, both natural homes for the Class 47. The loco is also fully quick drive compatible for all your favourite routes!"
Please note to operate the Class 45 and Class 40 scenarios “Northern Transpennine” and “Class 40 heavy haul” route packs are required. All other scenarios only require the East Coast Mainline route, which is one of the core routes from Train Sim World 4, and now currently available as a separate route Add-on for Train Sim World 5. Get 60% off off this add-on for Steam and Xbox platforms until the 11th / 12th December.
Thank you Athena Simulations, we'll be back soon to check in on more updates for this upcoming pack.
Join us all next week for a whole new set of reveals, and we're slowly building towards our grand-reveal at the end of the month!
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