Dovetail Games Season Of Reveals 2025 - Week 3

I can hardly believe my eyes! Steam! German steam! And a big tender engine even!

TAKE.

MY.

MONEY.

NOW!!!!

 

Great, more West Coast Mainline... other places exist you know...
At least Just Trains figured out places other than Preston exist finally...

 

I have to admit, even I, who am not a big fan of steam locos, was thrilled by the new TSG route

 

Pretty good stuff all around!

Certainly gonna give TSG's steam implementation a shot- really hoping they've gotten it to a good state. Any ideas what the electric traction on the route might be?

WCML Trent Valley and Cumbrian Coast really fill out that network (across two very different eras). Class 108 DMU is exciting!

Unironically, i hope improvements to route hopping are a priority for TSW7. I'd love to be able to continue a drive across linked services without leaving the drivers seat.

I realize it wouldn't be possible in every case, but being able to drive from Euston-Crewe-Birmingham or Blackpool to Preston to the Cumbrian Coast with only a small loading screen would be pretty magical imo.

 

Wild that we went into TSW5 with zero of the routes in that WCML map (apart from SOS, Blackpool and Cross-City, which aren't 'WCML', really) and now we're on track to have the entire mainline from London to the border with the only break being Rugby - Birmingham. Fair play.

Only one step left...

 

Steam is BACK! I'm so happy! Can't wait to get more details on what work is being done under the hood for the simulation!

Not just that, we're getting a new first gen DMU with the 108. What a way to finish this year's season of reveals

 

GWE Remaster which is for early 2026, I can't wait

This is an equivalent exchange; DTG and AABS were forced to sacrifice something to break JT's curse with Preston.

 

Assuming the new WCML addition isn't a broken hot mess on launch like Birmingham-Crewe (I frankly do not trust DTG and AABS at the moment), I hope there can be some mechanism to continue runs from, say, Euston to Birmingham, without having to go through the main menu.

 

I'm not in steam trains anyways but as it is a new route from TSG I'll take it sooner or later. Interested in more details for example what electric rolling stock we will see. ❤️

 

Amazing reveals, cant' wait for German steam

 

Can’t wait for a complete WCML from Euston to Carlisle.
As others have said I hope we can get route hopping sorted out so we can stay in the cab while we continue driving.

 

Completely on me, but I forgot to do the survey - got so much on rn.

 

There's only one type of train I absolutely can't stand.
Steam locomotives.
I was hoping for something completely different.

 

Looks to be an exciting end to the reveals. A new first generation DMU and a steam locomotive, wasn't expecting that.

 

WCML is getting boring now. ECML hasn't got this much attention. After this WCML probably need a break to give ECML, southwestern main line, Chiltern Mainline or something a chance. People moaned at 4 southern routes. Now there's 4 WCML routes and 5th if you include the branch off coming from Just Trains and 6th on Blackpool - Preston.

 

Seasons of reveals was so underwhelming for me personally last year but this year it's absolutely been smashed out of the park. My local line the Medway Valley and new steam traction on the way. The other routes on the roadmap all look amazing too. 2026 is going to be expensive!

 

I wouldn't say it is boring, but certainly would love to see the ECML get some more attention

 

1st time since announcement of Tadami a couple of years ago something joined my "(I can't) wait" list now.

 

The JT route to the Cumbrian Coast is the standout here for me. Something far from London ( in UK terms ) and a new 1st generation DMU. ( almost makes up for the Class 104 apparition ). ( Day 1)

The return of steam is welcome ( you knew it would be 3P rather than DTG ) but I wish I didn't have to buy a non- steam route to experience it. Why isn't it an historic steam route? ( Pass )

And I need another WCML stretch of modern emu traction like I need a hole in the head. ( Pass. )

 

We got steam back in TSW before GTA 6

 

As good as the new JT route will be - certainly going by their past efforts - I wont be investing another penny in TSW until the numerous issues with the core game are fixed.

 

Just remember that whilst these are exciting AAS have had a bumpy first release with still lots of bugs, also this is DTG, who, historically prefer to fail to deliver and generate revenue by delivering to fail. Don’t believe the hype and glossy promotion. I for one reserve judgement on all none JT content.

 

All looks fantastic. London Euston to Carlisle sounds insane! Take my money

 

I'm expecting something we already have, a BR 110, BR 111, or BR 140. TSG will be extremely busy with the Steam Engine, so I assume some recycling will be involved.

 

They could churn out a 110.1 by modifying the new 140 a bit, they're 98% identical. Also don't forget the 218 and the 363 which will have to be backdated into a 261 and have the original controls put in the cab. The Umbauwagen will get a good run there, as well as old Silberlinge.
Also there might be room for a little 2-axled diesel addition that Lukas is rather fond of. Who knows.

 

I would hardly call the Cumbrian coast line part of the WCML.

I do agree that it would be good for a move away from the WCML for a bit.

Presumably there will still be a new DTG/Rivet UK route over the next few months.

 

Im really looking forward to the releases coming in 2026 a lot im happy with and will be get all of it.

Thank you so much for the season of reveals DTG Alex and all of DTG and all the company's making these route

 

I am terribly happy with the Milton K. - Stafford combination and especially my favorite CL807! ( Again the missed opportunity to add to the game Northampton and Coventry!)

 

Some excellent stuff there and a far better final set of reveals than last years TTTE.

German steam - Day One.

Trent Valey - Day One.

Cumbrian Coast - Day One. Though it would have been nice to see the route extend through the scenic single track section to Sellafield, feels kind of short changed. Class 108 very welcome though and will hopefully layer on to BPO and Shap instead of the 101.

 

That would be fantastic! I appreciate your efforts!

 

Carlisle to Workington was an interesting choice, certainly not my 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th choice but will no doubt be excellent. Given it's again set in the 80s there should be quite a lot of traffic for the Steelworks and whatnot to keep us entertained. The 108 is already looking great in those renders and will slot nicely in on other routes, hopefully Wigan - Manchester hint hint

I am glad to see that AAS are going ahead and connecting Crewe to Milton Keynes, it needed doing and in my opinion they did a good job with Crewe - Birmingham (especially for a 1st effort). While I have zero interest in the 807 and very little interest in the 390 either for that matter, it should be a fun run for freight

While I'm not really interested in routes from overseas (I do try to like the US non-MTA routes) it is great to see that big-ass German steam locomotive and could tempt me into having a go. It's certainly a great thing to see something Steamy (not that Thomas shite) come back to TSW and hopefully will encourage others to develop more locos - Black Five anyone? Heck, it might bring back Peak Forest back from the dead

That said, I was disappointed to not have any new development updates on the Preston - Crewe route, especially since it's about 3 months overdue already :/ But also that looking at the graphic with the map showing WCML coverage it seems to suggest that the Preston - Crewe will not be having a branch to Liverpool - either from Wigan nor from Weaver Jn

 

Many people will be happy with the rolling stock of the Neckartalbahn, even if they don't like steam.
Look at what's behind the tender:
UIC x-coaches. Not modernised Flixtrain ones, but original m-Wagen. This route seems to open soo many opportunities, I'm really excited.

Also I am curious if, like with the E94 pack, a portion of the sales will go to a railway museum or society again. Surely there had to be a cooperation with some entity that owns a working condition BR 23 for recordings and such.

 

Some excellent items announced today. Quite incredible that the entire WCML from London Euston to Carlisle will soon be able to be driven in TSW. Looking forward to more high speed driving in the Pendolino.

 

Wow, I called it! I opined some months ago that if anyone was going to get steam unstuck it would be TSG, because reasons.

 

Full-on Bundesbahn! And in the old colors, even before blue/ivory. I expect we will get the 140 in green layering in (TSG are diligent in supplying period liveries), and Silberlinge with black frames and markings. 110 in blue, even? 261 (363) shunter in altrot? It's probably too big an ask to have the 294 backdated to a 290, but TSG did already "re-engine" a shunter with the 363 > 265)

Oh, and the return of the Umbauwagen too.

 

Absolutely thrilled with these! A reprieve for steam is so welcome! I know I put it into the other thread about dlc but I didn't imagine we'd actually get steam back!

Really love the look of the 108 as well!

 

All aboard route alongside cumbrian coast looks amazing

 

It seems odd not to include the Northampton loop on the MK to Crewe line, as that's the route almost all freight and many 350s will take.

 

Maybe you can use that level of persuasion to get the team to fix the outstanding core bugs. If random faults and tsrs are anything to go by, this facility will surface in TSW25

 

The extra mileage for that was maybe pushing it well into ‘too much work’ territory. It’s already a huge make.

 

I am so hyped about the steam loco and improvements in steam physics! well done TSG! Another very pleasant surprise!!

 

If anyone can get it done you can Alex!

Also, I thought there were 3 UK announcements due today if I’m not mistaken?

 

I wonder if they could make it possible to continue from Miltoon Keynes onto WCMLS without having to exit the train and use route hopping. (Provided it was based on the same timetable) Only a small suggestion. Route sounds really good!

 

I would say it´s been a good day for granddad rail! I know 2 or 3 people that will be very happy about most ot the news today.

 

I would put good money on all three routes announced today not releasing before TSW7.

 

Three excellent routes announced today. Very lucky to have the entire WCML from London Euston to Carlisle, Although l would have liked the Northampton and Birmingham loops to be included.

More high speed driving in the Pendolino is exciting and also looking forward to the Cumbria route, Carlisle to Whitehaven and the new German route with a steam engine included.

 

Steam locos are back! The new BR 23 is an awesome addition to TSW. Now with new physics and updates, we could get other German steam (44, 50, 52, etc.) and even some US steam: Big Boy, Challenger, FEF3, #611, #3751, etc.) in the future. Also, British steam: Mallard (and other LNER A4s), Castles, Black 5s, Hall-Class, Tornado, etc.) Of course, I'm excited for the BNSF/ATSF GP60Ms/Bs too. We still need a GP60 Spartan Cab.