Sales Festival Of Rail 2023 Overview

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  1. DTG Alex

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    This weekend is Dovetail Games Annual Steam publisher weekend! Find out what awesome things you have to look forward to over the coming weekend!

    The Dovetail Games Publisher Weekend, Festival of Rail is an opportunity for everyone to enjoy what it means to be a Rail Enthusiast - With amazing sales, exciting content from the RFTV team, and a Summit stream where we update you guys on everything we are working on for Train Sim World 3, this is not to be missed!

    Follow our social channels for the weekend's Railfan TV schedule

    Read it on our website (direct link below)
    https://live.dovetailgames.com/live/train-sim-world/articles/article/festival-of-rail-2023


    Amazing Deals You Say?
    This is just a small selection of the massive Train Sim World and Train Sim Classic discounts on offer throughout this weekend on Steam. Head to the Event page to find out more!

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    Broadcast Bonanza!
    Starting this evening and going right through until next Monday, some of your favourite Train Sim World and Train Simulator Classic Creators will be joining the Railfan TV team to bring you some awesome original broadcasts. Be sure to check out the schedule below and follow our social channels as we will be posting detailed schedules daily. Oh, and make sure you put Sunday's Summit Broadcast in your diary - we will be having a better look at what's to come over the coming months for Train Sim World 3. There will be teasers, gameplay, and announcements - and you do not want to miss it.

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    Thursday, Friday, and Sunday are Train Sim World 3 streaming days - and, if you like prizes, tune into the streams on Steam - where you can pick up emoticons and backgrounds for your profile on the different nights you watch!

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    Thinking of getting started with Train Sim World 3?
    The publisher weekend is the perfect opportunity for you to take the plunge and get started with Train Sim World 3!

    Join the Railfan TV team this evening for their “Introduction to Train Sim World 3” broadcast, then with your newfound excitement and understanding of how to join the fun, head to the Steam store and get started straight away! With a variety of options on offer, you can personalise how you get started. All of our starter bundles and the Deluxe Edition have incredible discounts throughout the weekend, so make sure not to miss out!

    Train Sim World 3 - Steam Store Page
     
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  2. Crosstie

    Crosstie Well-Known Member

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    Philly to NYC. Is that TSW3?
     
  3. rennekton#1349

    rennekton#1349 Well-Known Member

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    There isn't a Philly to nyc route in tsw3, only in tsc. Any content being released for tsw3 will be revealed with more teasers and possibly dates next on Sunday. The US route coming to tsw3 could be anything
     
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  4. Suomen surkein junakuski

    Suomen surkein junakuski Well-Known Member

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    Probably not. I think they're playing it because the TSC version is on sale on Steam.
     
  5. stujoy

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    Not yet ;) :D
     
  6. Crosstie

    Crosstie Well-Known Member

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    I'm well aware of that, been playing MSTS, TSC and TSW for 20 years, thank you very much.

    I just wondered if it was a leak to an announcement.
     
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  7. yardem

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    Looks like this whole thing is for Steam players only.
     
  8. Irish Train sim

    Irish Train sim Well-Known Member

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    I believe a console sale, PS5 at least, will be open from Wednesday.
     
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  9. yardem

    yardem Well-Known Member

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    You mean two days after the event is over?
     
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    yardem Well-Known Member

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    It was right there, but I missed it.
     
  11. Irish Train sim

    Irish Train sim Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, l personally don’t care when it is though as long as one is coming. We’ve also just had one that ended on 19th Jan, was on all over Christmas so can’t complain too much. Two sales in two months.
     
  12. yardem

    yardem Well-Known Member

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    You're missing the point. I'm not complaining about not having a sale, the XBox one ended just a few days ago.
    It's supposed to be a festival. You skipped the whole streaming part, and the prizes that can be won, but the prizes are also on Steam.
     
  13. Irish Train sim

    Irish Train sim Well-Known Member

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    I personally don’t care about the festival. Nothing we haven’t seen before.
     
  14. LodeStar

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    Sunday looks to be interesting, hopefully some new surprises!! :)
     
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  15. PegasusLeosRailwayFanatix

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    Is it worth it to get the Birmingham route at 30% discount, or should i wait till Spring sales?
     
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  16. olly.smail

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    seems like cathcart might be struggling in sales atm as it seems to be on every sale there is, perhaps a loco dlc would keep it alive sometime soon?
     
  17. rennekton#1349

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    It's really your choice. One emu and new street does feel empty due to only have 1 emu. There's some other interesting layers but only a few. There isn't a lot of variation in the services. The only highlights I see is the 323 itself with lots of functionality, good sounds and physics. There's isn't really a lot of traffic but the timetable is good for what it is. There's still some bugs here and there which I don't really care about. If you're on pc, there's an enhancement pack by lm and other modders and another mod that improves the signaling behaviors. Judge based on whether you think it's worth it. If you want to save some more money, you might want to wait until a bigger sale.
     
  18. olly.smail

    olly.smail Well-Known Member

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    30% off isn’t half bad, i have the route and although it’s only one train, i still enjoy it very much
     
  19. Crosstie

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    It's like all of these one- train routes. They may be well modeled and the train itself may be good, but, after a few runs from A to B ( to C in this case ), they lose their luster. Unless, as you say, additional traction is forthcoming, routes like Cathcart, BCC and E - G will fade quickly.
     
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  20. olly.smail

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    ccl has definitely faded and there’s no denying. in my opinion it’s one of the best looking routes and accurate, only downfall being station lighting isn’t up to scratch in the slightest. With a new train or 2, it would breathe much needed fresh air into the route as it is dead now. as for the bcc, i’m hoping maybe this year we could possibly see a 730/0 aventra dlc, but tbh i doubt it
     
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  21. Crosstie

    Crosstie Well-Known Member

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    Well, that's A 10 year old route in a fire sale. Just thinkin'..........
     
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    Definitive.

    I bought the route at full price and still enjoy driving it and the great Class 323 (especially the sound is convincing).

    Only one vehicle is included, but it's worth buying.
     
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  23. yardem

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    They are likely pushing it as a companion to the recently released Scotrail Express, since it adds a layer to that route.
     
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  24. Sparmi

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    So a general tense wait for Sunday, will probably be in the stream by then. Because the next roadmap is due next week anyway, it won't be too detailed. So for the moment let's not think too much about tech stuff like frame rates, render distances or the addon manager. It's about celebrating TSW (not to forget the TSC) and there might be an extra portion of screenshots or teasers for that. ;)
     
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  25. TeumessianFox

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    I bought Cathcart in the Winter sale - The route should come with Night Vision Goggles because you can't see s**t when it's dark! Other than that and a few timing issues (like 30s to get from one station to another) it's not too bad, especially at under a tenner...
     
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  26. antony.henley

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    Sunday should be interesting. Im hoping for Class 455 in Southern and an announcement of the next UK route being Eastleigh - Poole :p

    Ok I can dream but hey ho. Hopefully it'll be a good one and some will go away happy :)

    Hentis
     
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  27. driverwoods#1787

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    The US Route might be NJ Transit that means NEC or Dual Mode Raritan Valley Line
     
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  28. Anthony Pecoraro

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    I'm guessing New York to Trenton.
     
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  29. MAX1319

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    That's my guess also. Is the only one that rally makes sense since is the busiest out of all NJT mainlines
     
  30. OldVern

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    The railtour is quite good, especially going out from Glasgow and driving from the 31 actually shows how nice the scenery is especially out to Neilston. Unfortunately after changing ends to the 37 for the next leg to Newton, the save game subsequently fell down on me and lost the clock/objective data so my effort to chain the runs together came to nought.

    In other news, I am definitely going to try Harlem again, but can't decide between Arosa and BCC. Latter still a little pricey for the one train route, Arosa only £9.99 but still carries most of its Rivet baggage.
     
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    My apologies. If it was supposed to be a secret. But very excited
     
  32. PegasusLeosRailwayFanatix

    PegasusLeosRailwayFanatix Well-Known Member

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    I think its about time we get NJT so hopefully, i wouldn't even mind if it another line for Metro North such as the Hudson or the New Haven Line with the M8. ;):cool::D
     
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    Hopefully if thats the case then we see a NJT Trainset. I wonder if the Amtrak acela run on this line as well? :cool::)
     
  34. rennekton#1349

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    They have made the video private now. There are also new content coming not announced on the roadmap.
     
  35. PegasusLeosRailwayFanatix

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    What do you mean? Have they leaked the upcoming US Route and Train?
     
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    It's much more, but won't say it
     
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    It was accidentally leaked, those of us who know have been asked to not spoil it for others who haven't know, just wait till Sunday.
     
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    :o;)
     
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    :o;), What was your reaction when you saw it, is it something really good? :cool:
     
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    Lol DTG do this to themselves every time.
    I want to be spoiled!!!

    From the bits i've seen around the forum, sounds quite exciting!
     
  41. rennekton#1349

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    Something new. Work in progress. I do have a lot of screenshots but I will not be sharing them to keep the hype up
     
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  42. driverwoods#1787

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    I agree and for Hudson and New Haven Lines these were TSC Routes. And remember both routes can merge with each other alongside the New Jersey Transit route NJCL Morris & Essex Lines you can see this on train simulator classic Workshop.
     
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    Yes it would. It is part of the nec and the acela runs on it.
     
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    I mean the route was somewhat expected, the enhancement pack was for something that didn't cross my mind when that was being speculated. (At least I don't think It did)
     
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    Please don't share the screenshot from the video. It ruins the hype and surprise for everyone
     
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    Oh ok, Someone just sent it to me and asked to post it here, I wasn't watching the stream. Sorry.
     
  47. Wivenswold

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    Yay - London Midland Region again, then it'll be another Southern route, then it'll be another London Midland one.
    DTG - Staying out of East Anglia...because.
     
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    I'm really curious because of your hints.Can't it already be Sunday? :o
     
  49. Wivenswold

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    Skyhook are doing Derby & Nottingham to Leicester seemingly with a 158 and a EM liveried HST. Long old route that, you may manage to get the HST up to 100mph, just about.
     
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  50. mldaureol2

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    You should not be spoiling it for the others.
    Mike. :|
     
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