Train Sim World® 5 News

Hello everyone!

The latest patch for TSW is now live, bringing with it a range of fixes and updates. We’ve made further improvements to Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn, including optimisation improvements around Neustadt, Neustadt Bobig and Frankenstein to prevent frame rate drops across all platforms. The TGV is also now compatible with Mannheim: Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn.

There are several other fixes for some of our TSW add-ons, such as Mittenwaldbahn, MBTA Commuter, San Berdardino and more. Check out the highlights and full change list below, and please let us know if there are any issues.

As always, please allow up to 24 hours for it to fully reach your system. Be aware that some systems may update automatically.

[h3]Highlights:[/h3]

Core West Coast Mainline South
• Fixed an issue causing all Class 350 AI services to stop with ‘Stop Service Setup.’
• Adjusted the Class350 head/tail light controller to have the correct setup.

Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn
• Made further adjustments to Neustadt to prevent ‘Bike Lock’ collectables being blocked by an invisible wall (previously fixed in Ludwigshafen Mundenheim and Ludwigshafen Rheingönheim).
• Made route asset optimisations around Neustadt, Neustadt Bobig and Frankenstein to improve performance.
• Adjusted the night lighting around Ludwigshafen Hbf so there are no longer any areas of total darkness.

Antelope Valley
• Fixed an issue causing F59PH and F125 playable services to only use Rotem formations.
• Fixed a flickering texture issue on the F125 during service F236.

MBTA Commuter
• Cab and alerter penalties now apply at suppression rate with correct air release sound instead of the emergency brake application sound.


[h3]Full Changelog:[/h3]

Core
• Support for new Mastery Poster Rewards.
• Fixed an issue causing passengers to form in a line when using track crossings.
• Various localization improvements.

Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn
• Added in Zs3 function for signal between Boehl and Schifferstadt to make it show 100kph limit
• Added customs to the signal routing, so that distant signals stay dark when train goes towards Neustadt.
• Added in Zs3 function for route with 80kph at Ludwigshafen, so that it will show the 80kph limit.
• Updated the frame on the T-Roos Wagon when using formation designer.
• Made route asset optimisations around Neustadt, Neustadt Bobig and Frankenstein to improve performance.
• Made further adjustments to Neustadt to prevent ‘Bike Lock’ collectables being blocked by an invisible wall (previously fixed in Ludwigshafen Mundenheim and Ludwigshafen Rheingönheim).
• Adjusted the night lighting around Ludwigshafen Hbf so there are no longer any areas of total darkness.
• Fixed an issue with Signal 1F at Weidenthal showing green and yellow lights the wrong way around.
• Fixed an issue causing the elevator doors at Mannheim to be inaccessible.
• Fixed an issue where signal "7N1" in Lambrecht would go black instead of displaying a green light.
• Fixed an issue where rain would fall through the roof at Ludwigshafen Mitte.
• Fixed the upside down sign at Shifferstadt.
• Removed the invisible wall at Neustadt Böbig that was impassible for players and passengers.
• Removed a floating tree from Kaiserslautern.
TGV
• TGV is now useable on Mannheim.

Frankfurt Fulda
• Made a minor adjustment to the brake sensitivity on the BR411.
• Fixed a signal near Muelheim that would turn off when approached.
• Various localization improvements.

West Coast Mainline South
• Fixed an issue causing all Class 350 AI services to stop with ‘Stop Service Setup.’
• Adjusted the Class350 head/tail light controller to have the correct setup.

Mittenwaldbahn
• Removed light reflections from cab window of the ÖBB 1020
• Fixed a signal near to Scharnitz so that it is capable of showing distant aspects.
• Fixed the BÜ signal near to Kainzenbad so that it shows the correct flashing indication when the level crossing is closed.

Cajon Pass
• Fixed an issue where Action Points were not being awarded when safety systems are enabled.

Antelope Valley
• Fixed an issue causing F59PH and F125 playable services to only use Rotem formations.
• Fixed a flickering texture issue on the F125 during service F236.
• Fixed an issue where the interior and exterior lights didn’t function on the Rotem cab cars.
• Fixed an issue with the Dynamic Brake not working in the Rotem cab car.

MBTA Commuter
• Fixed the numbering on the Rotem cars to match their real world counterparts.
• Fixed the numbering on the MBB cars to match their real world counterparts.
• Bi-levels: Fixed issue where the local door function didn’t open the local door.
• Cab and alerter penalties now apply at suppression rate with correct air release sound instead of the emergency brake application sound.

San Bernardino
• Fixed an issue where the Metrolink MP36PH ditch lights were not illuminating.
• Fixed an issue where a collectible in Rancho Cucamonga electrical cabinet could not be collected.

New York Trenton
• Updated Intensity of all lights so they’re no longer dim.
• Updated the lights to only affect lighting channels 1 & 2, as this was causing high blowout of the environment.
• Fixed an issue where the local door function in Guard Mode would not open the door consistently.
• Fixed an issue where NJT multilevel car doors remained open while the train was in motion.

Edit: Removed 'Updated steel sleeper texture colour to make them appear brighter' and added 'Removed light reflections from cab window of the ÖBB 1020' under Mittenwaldbahn.

Welcome to the next night of our Festival of Rail livestreams! Tonight is the final night in our Festival of Rail celebrations, and we're closing out with a special preview of the upcoming Metrolink F59PHR loco add-on, hosted by the wonderful Matt Peddlesden and joyful Harry Morris from the Dovetail team!

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The route, set in 1989 and developed by Train Sim Germany (TSG), features cross-border running between Austria and Germany and introduces the classic Krokodil style locomotive to Train Sim World.

[h2]About TSG[/h2]



Train Sim Germany (TSG) has been creating content for both Train Simulator Classic and Train Sim World since 2011 both as a contractor and as a Partner Programme developer.

Previous Train Sim World releases include the G6 shunting locomotive and the fan-favourite Niddertalbahn route Add-on, as well as Train Sim World’s first ‘Expert’ level locomotive: DB BR 101 and the first German main line diesel locomotive with the DB BR 218.

[h2]The Route[/h2]

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Also known as the Karwendelbahn, the Mittenwaldbahn traverses the Alps between Bavaria, Germany and Tyrol, Austria.



The Mittenwaldbahn features many tunnels and iconic bridges, with incredible ruling gradients as steep as 3.8%. Such lines offer challenge, but also scenic wonder; take-in the sights of the peaks and valleys, with the rails rising as high as 1.1km above sea level and Seefeld providing the summit of the route.



Along the route lie principal stations at Innsbruck, Mittenwald and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, punctuated by impressive infrastructure such as the bridge over the Schlossbachklamm. The area is known for its ski resorts and services will vary between those transporting ski tourists and local freight for the towns situated along the route.

[h2]The Trains[/h2]



[h3]ÖBB 1020 ‘Krokodil’[/h3]



The ÖBB 1020 ‘Krokodil’ dates from between 1940 and 1956. As a result, this locomotive offers a vastly different sort of driving experience to that of other European locomotives in Train Sim World. Turning the control wheel results in the taps visibly moving in the machine room as you travel up and down the mountainous route.

[h3]DBB BR 111[/h3]



in DBB Blue and Cream livery

Joining the ‘Krokodil’ is the BR 111. In Mittenwaldbahn this locomotive offers a ‘more modern’ experience over the ageing ÖBB 1020 and comes in a new livery of DBB Blue and Cream, making a change from the ubiquitous red paint seen in this part of Europe.



For Mittenwaldbahn the cab and exterior have been worked on to better represent this locomotive as seen in the late 1980s, including a reworked cab layout. The above image shows the reworked older cab for Mittenwaldbahn (left) and the more modern version seen in Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn: Mannheim – Kaiserslautern and Bahnstrecke Salzburg - Rosenheim (right).

[h3]Download the Manual[/h3]



The BR 111 also features the safety system Indusi, rather than PZB. This safety system was previously seen on the Niddertalbahn’s BR 365.

Players that are not familiar with this system will be able to learn more about this and the ÖBB 1020 with the route’s Manual.

[h2]Coaches and Wagons[/h2]
[h3]n-Wagen ‘Silberlinge’ Bn and ABn, IC coaches, Es50, rmms663, Tadgs and Shimmns wagons[/h3]



Facilitating both passenger and freight services is a selection of rolling stock, with both new additions and reliveries of stock seen in previous route Add-ons.

‘Silberlinge’ Bn and ABn coaches in DBB brushed metal livery are hauled by both locomotives for passenger trains along the route, with notable weathering on the roof. Mixed rakes of IC coaches in both DBB blue & cream, and red & cream liveries offer a more presentable setting for passengers.



For freight trains, two new wagons are included in the Add-on: the DBB Es50 and DBB rmms663 with the latter hosting four different types of loads! Tadgs 959 and Shimmns 708 wagons are also included, in new DBB liveries.

[h2]Timetable and Gameplay[/h2]



The timetable features services focused primarily on the ÖBB 1020 which has 104 playable services, with a supporting 63 services from the DBB BR 111.

Both of these locomotives haul trains across the entire route which is punctuated by single-track running which create bottlenecks and limit the number of services running at one time.

[h2]Additional Service Layers[/h2]



Two additional services layers will feature for players that have other Add-ons in their collection.

These are:

• BR 365 from Niddertalbahn, operating playable services between Garmisch and Mittenwald (5 playable services in total).
  
• BR 103 from Linke Rheinstrecke, operating AI services at Innsbruck

Check out the latest Sales Articles for details on discounts for some of these TSW Compatible route Add-ons.



Players with the recently released Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn route Add-on will also be able to utilise a rail tour layer from Mittenwaldbahn featuring the BR 103 from Linke Rheinstrecke and the IC Coaches. Players can also create their own ÖBB 1020 rail tours on other routes with Free Roam or Formation Designer!

[h2]Collectibles[/h2]

Along the way there’ll be plenty of collectibles to find and tasks complete, including putting up stickers, replacing milk bottles and tidying up luggage racks and ski equipment.

Train Sim World 5: Mittenwaldbahn: Innsbruck - Garmisch-Partenkirchen route Add-on is out now for €39.99/£32.99/$44.99

[h2]Missed the Preview Stream?[/h2]

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Go back and join Jan, Lukas and Matt for an in-depth look at Mittenwaldbahn over on YouTube and Twitch.

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Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.

Welcome to the next night of our Festival of Rail livestreams! You can view a plan for the upcoming content, continuing with a showcase from Ramagani on Bernina Line, followed by NealTV8 on MBTA Commuter!

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We also have a weekly schedule of content up to Wednesday 12th February, so don't miss out and find all your favourite creators on our channels playing Train Sim World routes featured in our sales!

[h3]Coming Up This Week:
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Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.

Welcome to the next night of our Festival of Rail livestreams! You can view a plan for the upcoming content, continuing with a showcase from Trainsimulatordriver on Koln-Aachen, followed by Felix der Weise on the Voralberg S-Bahn!

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We also have a weekly schedule of content up to Wednesday 12th February, so don't miss out and find all your favourite creators on our channels playing Train Sim World routes featured in our sales!

[h3]Coming Up This Week:
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Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.