I'd love to see Train Sim World 8 introduce a Historical Collection instead of focusing solely on modern operations. Three routes from different countries and eras would provide a fresh experience while keeping development realistic by reusing existing assets where possible. United States – California Zephyr (1950s) Route: Chicago – Aurora (approximately 60 km) This section formed the eastern end of the legendary California Zephyr and would bring one of the most iconic passenger trains in American railway history to Train Sim World. Rolling stock: EMD F7 (CB&Q livery) Budd California Zephyr stainless-steel coaches Optional freight services using existing freight stock Since the F7 platform already exists in Train Sim World, development could focus on the route, passenger cars and timetable. Switzerland – Zürich HB – Olten (1960) Length: approximately 67 km. This route would represent the golden age of Swiss railways with classic signalling, international expresses and mixed freight traffic. New locomotives: SBB Ce 6/8 II "Crocodile" SBB Ae 6/6 These are among the most iconic Swiss locomotives ever build. You can probably layer the german as well as the austrian crocodile. United Kingdom – London Underground (World War II) A World War II-era Underground route, such as part of the Metropolitan or District Line, would offer something completely different from the existing Bakerloo Line. The atmosphere alone would make it unique: Blackout conditions Wartime London Stations used as air-raid shelters Period signage and scenery Rolling stock: London Underground Standard Stock (main train) 1938 Tube Stock as an additional playable unit for selected services and scenarios The 1938 Tube Stock is already available in Train Sim World, reducing development effort while adding operational variety. A newly built Standard Stock would become the flagship train of the route. Why this would be a great addition Train Sim World already offers many excellent modern routes, but historical railways remain largely unexplored. This collection would provide: Three countries with completely different railway cultures Three distinct historical eras A strong mix of passenger and freight operations A unique atmosphere unlike anything currently available Efficient development by reusing existing rolling stock where appropriate I believe a historical collection like this would stand out from previous releases and appeal to both long-time railway enthusiasts and players looking for something fresh. Thank you for reading.
The Standard Stock would definitely be a cool inclusion, since it could form the basis for a future Class 485/486 for the Island Line (pre-modernisation) DLC BR ran these trains until they were more rust than train, and they continued to run for a few years after the first of the Class 483s arrived in the late 80's, only finally being retired in 1992, almost 70 years after they first saw service in London.
Yes, but TSW 7 is about to be announced hence they already have chosen the 3 starting routes. Dovetail needs enough time to implement those routes so even if they decide to actually make them, it probably won‘t happen before TSW8. I thought it’s typical to release the standard edition with respectively 1 UK, 1 US and 1 Ger/Aut/CH route. This would be my suggestion for the 8 iteration.
That‘s a great idea, I‘d love to see the standard stock as a dlc for the Isle of Wight. Hopefully for the OG aswell, not only the 2022 version. Maybe also a layer for the bakerloo line
A Q-stock unit with carriages of various vintages. I'm not sure where this is, possibly Gunnersbury before it became a concrete eyesore.
There is absolutely zero chance of any iteration of this game having 3 core routes that aren't modern day, let alone 60+ years ago.
We still don’t know for certain it will be TSW7, let alone whether there will be TSW8 or DTG will even still be in business next year. And it’s very unlikely they would do historical as the people at executive level seem to feel modern sells better.
They need to think long-term, this would generate so much hipe, unlike another modern day German Route with the Dostos, yet another iteration of the class 377 (or any similar looking emu) and another heavy freight US route. Tsw desperately need innovative routes.
There‘s a fatigue concerning modern day UK, German und US routes. Playing it safe is rather the unsafe option in the long term
Certainly I think if there is fatigue it's because we've had so many routes using the same or similar rolling stock as we've seen before. Lots of new content for IETs, 350s, Electro & Turbostars, 390s and from a retrospective point of view, Class 86 and 87. Hopefully TSW7 brings some much needed different types of traction for the UK and some fresh ideas that take us away from the West Midlands/North West area that has prevailed over the last 18 months.
The ECML needs some attention as well, probably London-Peterborough. Personally how ever, I‘d love to see an eastern European route, f.E. along the black sea. Maybe Around Burgas or Varna.
If a route being released is set more than a decade in the past, I think it would be more enjoyable if the scenery and timetables reflected that era rather than the present day. If you don't live in the area or aren't familiar with how things were back then, odd track connections—like those found in the current WCML route—can feel jarring.
Agreed, but for me thinking long-term means no TSW7, let alone TSW8 or beyond; it means putting resources into developing the next train sim on a new engine (whether UE5 or whatever), as the state of play on consoles shows that TSW on UE4 has long passed the limit of what is acceptable performance-wise. And there is zero chance of any more Underground routes in a UE4 sim, let alone historic, due to the light-baking involved. I think you over-estimate the hype here. Sure, some people want every route set in the past, but I don't think they're the majority; DTG says that the sales figures show a preference for modern-day, and personally I would have far more hype for the Electrostar EMU in my avatar and the route it runs on (c2c), or any modern-day route in the Eastern Region. The challenge of getting historic routes accurate enough for the enthusiasts, is the reason why it's now left to 3rd party devs like Just Trains.
