High Iron Simulations returns to the Baltimore & Ohio’s legendary “West End” with ten authentic Career scenarios for Train Simulator Classic!

Heavy coal tonnage, classic diesel power and demanding Alleghany Mountain grades return to Train Simulator Classic in B&O Mountain Subdivision Scenario Pack 02 from High Iron Simulations!

Set in the pre-Chessie System era from the early 1960s through the early 1970s, this new pack delivers ten Career scenarios inspired closely by real railroad operations and train symbols. Across both Baltimore & Ohio and Western Maryland territory, you will handle everything from end-to-end coal drags and empty hopper movements to local turns, set-outs and pick-ups.

The Baltimore & Ohio’s famed mountain main line between Cumberland, Maryland and Grafton, West Virginia was long known simply as the “West End.” Opened in 1852 as the B&O’s original main line crossing of the Alleghany Mountains, it became one of America’s most demanding heavy-haul railroads. In Train Simulator Classic, the B&O Mountain Subdivision route covers the 101-mile main line between Cumberland and Grafton, alongside more than 30 miles of the Western Maryland Railway’s Thomas Subdivision, sprawling Cumberland Terminal and portions of adjoining B&O lines.

For crews, the territory is defined by steep and twisting mountain grades. Newburg Grade, Cheat River Grade, Cranberry Grade and Seventeen Mile Grade all present gradients of more than 2 percent, demanding careful train handling and, for the heaviest tonnage, the assistance of rear helpers.

At the heart of Scenario Pack 02 is the five-part Alleghany Coal sequence. Beginning at Grafton in October 1965, take charge of an eastbound loaded coal drag behind a classic A-B-B-A set of B&O EMD F7s and work your way toward Cumberland. Along the journey, helpers are added and removed as you climb Newburg Grade, descend the Cheat River Grade to M&K Junction, battle Cranberry Grade to Terra Alta, cross the Alleghany high plateau and tackle the formidable descent of Seventeen Mile Grade before making the final run from Keyser to Cumberland.

There is plenty of variety away from the mainline coal run, too. In B&O Keyser Turn, a pair of veteran GP7s take you from Cumberland Terminal toward Keyser with local set-out and pick-up work along the way. B&O Terra Alta Turn places you at the throttle of a GP9 on a wintry local working, calling at locations including Mountain Lake Park and Oakland as you work toward Terra Alta.

Other duties bring more classic B&O motive power to the fore. Alleghany Rollercoaster puts a set of EMD SD35s on a westbound train of empties returning toward the West Virginia mines, with the route’s major grades coming one after another. Empties to Austen features rare B&O Baldwin RF16 “Sharknose” diesels as you take empty coal hoppers from Grafton Yard toward the Austen Spur and Austen Mine.

Western Maryland fans are represented as well. Georges Creek Black Diamonds follows coal tonnage from the Georges Creek Subdivision onto the Thomas Subdivision at Westernport, with Western Maryland EMD GP35 power carrying the train east toward the railroad’s yard at Knobmount near Cumberland.

From Grafton and Terra Alta to Keyser, Cumberland, M&K Junction and Westernport, B&O Mountain Subdivision Scenario Pack 02 delivers a broad selection of authentic mountain railroading, local freight work and classic pre-Chessie System diesel action. Take the throttle and experience the Baltimore & Ohio’s legendary “West End” at its hard-working best!

B&O Mountain Subdivision Scenario Pack 02 is available now for Train Simulator Classic at the Steam Store![//]

Launching alongside Scenario Pack 02 is a new B&O Mountain Subdivision bundle on Steam[//], bringing together the B&O Mountain Subdivision: Cumberland - Grafton Route Add-On, B&O Mountain Subdivision Retro Pack, B&O Mountain Subdivision Scenario Pack 01 and the new Scenario Pack 02. For those looking to experience the Baltimore & Ohio’s rugged “West End” and both scenario packs together, the bundle offers a convenient way to pick up the full collection with a saving compared with purchasing each included add-on separately.

Please note: The B&O Mountain Subdivision: Cumberland - Grafton Route Add-On and B&O Mountain Subdivision Retro Pack are required, as separate purchases, to play the scenarios in this add-on. Two scenarios additionally require the Western Maryland Railway Retro Pack. Use of the 64-bit version of Train Simulator Classic is recommended for best results.

• B&O Mountain Subdivision: Cumberland - Grafton Route Add-On

• B&O Mountain Subdivision Retro Pack

• Western Maryland Railway Retro Pack

The five-part Alleghany Coal sequence places a classic A-B-B-A set of B&O EMD F7s at the head of an eastbound loaded coal drag. From Hardman and Newburg Grade to the Alleghany high plateau, the long journey across the Mountain Subdivision demands careful train handling over some of the B&O’s most formidable territory.

After crossing the Alleghany summit and descending toward Keyser, the Alleghany Coal movement begins its final, lower-gradient run toward Cumberland. The five-part sequence recreates an end-to-end October 1965 coal movement across the Mountain Subdivision.

Scenario Pack 02 also gets you off the through freights and into local work. A pair of veteran B&O GP7s handles the Keyser Turn with set-outs and pick-ups between Cumberland and Keyser (above), while a GP9-led local works the wintry Terra Alta Turn, serving locations including Mountain Lake Park and Oakland (below).

Alleghany Rollercoaster sends a set of B&O EMD SD35s west with empty hoppers returning toward the West Virginia mines, tackling Cranberry Grade, Cheat River Grade and Newburg Grade in succession.

Rare B&O Baldwin RF16 “Sharknose” diesels provide distinctive power for Empties to Austen, an uncommon eastbound movement of empty coal hoppers from Grafton Yard toward the Austen Spur and Austen Mine.

Western Maryland action comes to the fore in Georges Creek Black Diamonds, with EMD GP35 power carrying coal tonnage from the Georges Creek Subdivision onto the Thomas Subdivision at Westernport and east toward Knobmount near Cumberland.

From mountain grades and high plateaus to busy towns and terminal facilities, B&O Mountain Subdivision Scenario Pack 02 delivers ten era-authentic Career scenarios across the Baltimore & Ohio’s legendary “West End.” The pack is available now for Train Simulator Classic at the Steam Store!

TS Classic Rail Subscription 'Blast From The Past' update

Rail Subscription has been updated with a revised line-up including some wonderful heritage add-ons from the UK, US and Germany.

Routes and Locos Added:

• Wutachtalbahn

• Woodhead Line

• Southern Pacific Cab Forward

Routes and Locos removed from TS Classic Rail Subscription :

• Weardale - Teesdale Network

• ECML London - Peterborough

• Miami West Palm Beach

• Doncaster Works

• Miami Commuter Rail F40PHL-2

• ScotRail Class 68

• DB BR 411 ICE-T

• Amtrak Acela Express EMU

We are excited to present our brand new JTG Scenario Pack for the Black Forest Railway! The historic line between Konstanz and Villingen is one of the most impressive railway routes in Germany - and now you can experience its unique atmosphere across four varied and immersive scenarios in Train Simulator.

A piece of railway history - now as a scenario pack

The Black Forest Railway was opened as early as 1863 and, with its length of around 149 kilometers, is considered one of the most iconic and technically fascinating lines in the country. Operated by Deutsche Bahn AG since 1994, it combines remarkable engineering with a landscape shaped by deep valleys, towering bridges, and wide panoramic views.

This scenario pack brings that experience directly to your cab!

What awaits you A total of four scenarios offering a diverse mix of passenger and freight operations. A particular highlight is the authentic station announcements, included in all passenger scenarios, to provide an even more immersive and realistic driving experience.

Feature Overview : Authentic station announcements in all passenger scenarios, A diverse range of tasks suitable for different playstyles, Four scenarios on the picturesque Konstanz - Villingen route, Scenarios easily accessible under ‘Standard Scenarios’ in Train Simulator, A balanced combination of regional, replacement, and freight services for maximum variety

Enjoy your journey through the beautiful Black Forest and have a great time driving!

The 060-EA electric locomotive is one of the most iconic locomotives developed to serve the railway networks of Eastern Europe, particularly Romania. With its 25 kV AC power system developing a whopping 5100kW (more than 6,000 horsepower) the 060-EA can haul heavy trains and reach a speed of 160 km/h (99mph), making it suitable for fast and intercity trains.

The 060-EA as recreated by developers RailForge for Train Simulator Classic is a Pro Range tribute to this historic powerhouse, with realistically recreated in-cab signalling and safety systems and numerous controls for lighting, systems operation and more. It also includes scenarios for the Konstanz – Villingen route to let you put this powerful machine through its paces.

As a Pro Range loco, inside the cab you will find operable systems such as INDUSI, DSV, dynamic braking and simulated radio operation.

If you need realism with pulling power, look no further!

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If you love driving on the Portsmouth Direct Line in TS Classic, this new scenario pack might be just what you are looking for! 

Construction of what became the Portsmouth Direct Line began in 1838, and 170 years later the route runs through rural scenery and over steep gradients. Coupled with numerous station stops, there is plenty to occupy even the most expert driver.

This scenario pack features services on the Portsmouth Direct Line based on various real-life services set mainly in 2016-17. The majority of services are based upon real life passenger services in peak or off peak, as well as weekend engineering works and winter-based scenarios too. Included are 2 scenarios for the Class 444, 3 scenarios for the Class 450, 3 Scenarios for the Class 455 and 2 scenarios for the Class 159. 

Milepost Simulations now brings Colorado’s legendary Alpine Tunnel Route through the Rockies to Train Simulator Classic!

Now, the Alpine Tunnel route, as originally built by the fabled Denver South Park and Pacific and operated by the Colorado & Southern, comes to Train Simulator Classic!

Created for Train Simulator Classic by acclaimed developer Milepost Simulations, the C&S Alpine Tunnel route extends from St. Elmo to Pitkin, Colorado, a distance of around 22 miles, and re-creates a portion of Colorado & Southern’s Gunnison Division during the period 1905-1910.

Narrow-gauge railroading in the Colorado Rockies has always had appeal that bordered on the mystical. To climb up and over the Colorado Rockies via Alpine Tunnel, grades of 3 and 4 percent were the norm, along with a twisting path that included multiple horseshoe curves and treacherous paths set to the very edge of towering cliffs. Most noted of all was the “Palisades,” a stone wall and embankment constructed to support the line as it clung to a vertical stone face. Such was the challenge of the railroad that it frequently required three or even four locomotives to power even a modest freight.

Constructed by the Denver, South Park, and Pacific (DSP&P) during 1880-1882, the railroad would endure the financial difficulties so common to Colorado narrow-gauge lines, becoming the Denver, Leadville, and Gunnison (DL&G) in 1889, falling under the control of Union Pacific in 1894, and finally included in the new Colorado & Southern in 1899.

At Alpine Tunnel, the railroad operated an engine house with enclosed turntable as well as a small depot. More than 1,700 feet in length, Alpine Tunnel also boasted of lengthy wood snow sheds at each portal. Never rich in traffic, the line hauled coal and mixed tonnage as well as passengers, often using mixed trains to serve both. In time though, the route proved simply too tough and too brutal to operate, and it was often closed during winter and other periods. A cave-in at Alpine Tunnel in 1910 was the final straw and the railroad ceased operation.

As created for Train Simulator Classic, the C&S Alpine Tunnel route brings to life the railroad’s handsome Baldwin-built 2-8-0 Consolidations (originally constructed for the Denver, Leadville, and Gunnison), and includes a captivating roster of nine types of narrow-gauge freight and passenger equipment. The route beautifully replicates the magnificent Colorado mountain scenery of the region and includes yards, servicing facilities, stations, and lineside mines and structures.

A selection of nine career scenarios deliver the realistic – and exceptionally challenging – experiences of serving as engineer to battle Colorado’s unforgiving yet majestic mountains.

Milepost Simulations’ Alpine Tunnel route for Train Simulator Classic takes you back to one of railroading’s most remarkable and memorable eras – and brings you the full experience of steam-era railroading in the extraordinary Colorado Rockies! The C&S Alpine Tunnel: St. Elmo to Pitkin Route is available now at the Steam Store!

Now available from accomplished developer Milepost Simulations, the C&S Alpine Tunnel: St. Elmo to Pitkin Route brings legendary and dramatic steam-era narrow-gauge railroading to Train Simulator Classic! Making the eastbound climb toward Alpine Tunnel, Colorado & Southern 2-8-0 No. 68 and two sisters are lifting tonnage through the scenic Colorado Rockies and approaching Quartz.

The C&S Alpine Tunnel route extends from St. Elmo to Pitkin, Colorado, a distance of around 22 miles, and will recall a portion of Colorado & Southern’s Gunnison Division during the period 1905-1910. Baldwin-built C&S Consolidation No. 62 has just departed the depot at snowy St. Elmo (above) with a mixed train, while at Pitkin, a trio of C&S 2-8-0s is departing with coal tonnage in tow (below).

The C&S Alpine Tunnel route features the railroad’s B4D-class 2-8-0s, which were built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1890 and originally served the Denver, Leadville, and Gunnison. The diminutive but potent locomotive is provided in standard configuration and with a large snow plow affixed.

At an elevation of nearly 11,600 feet, C&S No. 64 is emerging from the west of 1,772-foot-long Alpine Tunnel (above). Nearby, the railroad hosted a stone engine house that included an enclosed turntable (below).

Jaw-dropping scenery was the norm on the Alpine Tunnel route, and nowhere more so than on the west slope of the line between the summit and Woodstock. C&S 2-8-0 No. 68 and a passenger train are easing along the sheer cliffs at the “Palisades” (above). On the rear of a westbound short freight rides a four-wheeled wooden “bobber” caboose (below). The route includes nine types of C&S freight and passenger rolling stock.

With nearly constant grades of 3 and even 4 percent, the Alpine Tunnel route required multiple locomotives to tote even moderate tonnage. C&S B4D 2-8-0 No. 68, with sisters farther back in the consist, is chugging between large stone boulders at Quartz.

The C&S Alpine Tunnel route wonderfully recalls the small towns, yards, and lineside structures of the turn-of-the-century era. C&S Consolidation No. 64 is spotting gondolas at the Golf Mill near Romley (above), while on a snow-dressed day sister No. 63, with a flanger attached, prepares to take on water at Hancock (below).

C&S No. 64 leads a mixed train twisting through an S-curve approaching Woodstock. Milepost Simulations’ Alpine Tunnel route for Train Simulator Classic takes you back to one of railroading’s most remarkable and memorable eras – and brings you the full experience of steam-era railroading in the extraordinary Colorado Rockies! The C&S Alpine Tunnel: St. Elmo to Pitkin Route is available now at the Steam Store!