For those that have done the winter survey, which routes did you vote for getting a remaster? (There is a limit to how many options I can put in the poll so I put American freight routes and steam routes together) In the end went for: Hauptstrecke Hamburg-Lübeck: I don't find the gameplay on Hamburg - Lubeck that interesting, but I think it would be nice to see Hamburg and Lubeck with TSW 6 level scenery and TOD4, and if the scenery gets remastered it might make another route including Hamburg more likely which I think would be nice (ideally an unelectrified route) Ruhr Sieg Nord: I like the freight on it Spirit of Steam: I think Liverpool still looks good, it would be nice to see the rest of the route look good too Other options I considered: Tees Valley Line or Northern Trans-Pennine - would be nice to see these updated to look as good as JT routes and use new rolling stock East Coastway - would nice to see an update with the upcoming class 171 pack, although I would prefer a paid extension to Ashford rather than a free remaster Main Spessart Bahn Köln-Aachen - would be nice to have a remaster with the updated timetable LGV Méditerranée - most of it looks terrible
East Coastway as it’s getting a gameplay pack soon, plus the two older BR blue routes that are looking rather outdated now - Tees Valley and Trans Pennine. I’d of voted for BML but DTG seemed to have more or less disowned that now.
I think TSW2020 and TSW2 deserve the TOD4 treatment the most, as TSW3 routes still look relatively good. I chose: ECW - New gameplay pack incoming, feels right to bring this route up to TOD4 standards BML - Paid extension to London Bridge, Class 700 timetable included NTP - A golden oldie and fan favourites from the BR era routes. Always welcome any excuse to drive the Class 101
I voted for BML as think it’s probably still the best route in the game, could be brought up better with Thameslink added and the few botched bits of scenery sorted.
NYT - for the obvious correction of signals. The scenery could also be updated, at least to Morristown standards with the NYC skyline, etc. Some added static freight and few services would be a nice touch. And, of course, suspension, announcements, and all the other "features" that have come out since TSW3. BML - there are so many posts and threads about what could be done with Brighton. I'm sure it will be a popular choice. MSB - I wanted to pick a route from all three major areas but Germany was a difficult choice to make because there are so many good candidates, including RSN and HRR, among others. Out of all the "older" routes I still play MSB the most and it could be so much better with updated scenery/lighting/timetable plus better use of Aschaffenburg and Lohr industries. Probably will not get a ton of votes though because it is so old I think it somewhat forgotten, unfortunately.
I voted Brighton Mainline, TVL, and Trenton BML mainly for TOD5 and a timetable including the Class 700 (and any other subsequently released stock that's appropriate). Maybe some scenery improvements here and there. TVL i'd also like to see an expansion to Stockton. Maybe a Class 25 loco DLC? Trenton- i'd also like to see signalling fixes and a new timetable to include the Arrow III, and an expansion to include NJT Morrisville Yard. Asking for quite a bit, but it IS the Season of Reveals after all lol
You have clearly made some excellent choices. If I had gone with a second UK route it would definitely have been TVL!
TVL and NTP for me, great routes that could do with a face-lift and additional foliage. Then add in any of the newer locos with a few new loco addons and it could be an absolute belter. I'd like somebody to pick up the original 20, 31 and heavy freight packs and upgrade the models, smoke etc. JT would be a great choice to pick these up and expand them.
Would like to see BML get the treatment. Not just because it would be nice to have a 700 in official timetable, but you can also add the 378 in at Clapham Junction to give the route more life, and you could even fake up a 707 from the 700 in unbranded SWR livery to give the Clapham area something on the south western lines.
I voted for... Spirit of Steam: In my opinion not a bad route but it could really use a new timetable and maybe even an extension to Liverpool Riverside or even Chester. Tees Valley Line: I always liked the industrial Atmosphere of it, with all the freight yards but it really shows it age now. This route could use a new timetable aswell and maybe some extensions. Ruhr-Sieg Nord: It´s a classic, I´m a big fan of industrial routes, of course I voted for this one aswell. I would love to have the full route to Siegen and the Branch Line to Iserlohn. If there were more than 3 Choices allowed, I would have voted for NTP and Peak Forest aswell.
I went for Hamburg-Lübeck because it‘s my local and the BR 218 deserves a TOD4 home. Köln-Aachen because we already got the new timetable and it would benefit enormously And Brighton Mainline which I don‘t really need to explain right?
Could have gone for many, but went for 3 German routes that could have superb timetables (and would benefit from new lighting/scenery/announcements/etc) Haupstrecke Rhein-Ruhr ICEs, Flixtrain, 442, 642, OEBB coaches Munich - Augsburg ICE1, ICE-T, IC, OEBB coaches, 442, 642, 628, 612, 218, 111 Rhein-Ruhr Osten ICEs, IC, 442, 612, 628, 642
A very interesting and highly requested survey for me! I'm absolutely convinced that all old content should be updated and improved. Old routes should be given a new lease of life! But I'd start with the TSW mother route, the Sand Patch Grade (the most worthy candidate). Second, I'd put the Ruhr Sieg Nord—a true railway classic (with an extension to Siegen). I remember how excited I was when I saw it back in Rail Works! Third, I want to see the Rapid Transit. One of the TSW firstborn trains, and a bit of an "ugly duckling" that needs to be transformed into a beautiful swan. And a big dream that only Rivet can make come true! My wish for Santa Claus: Arosa 2.0, please.
NTP, TVL and Clinchfield. All three could be supported by additional DLC. TVL by the Class 56. NTP by the Class 25 or Class 124 Trans Pennine DMU. Clinchfield by another vintage diesel, believe GP7 and GP9 high hood variants have been mentioned.
NTP is an absolute classic, although I could equally have voted for TVL. With a facelift and TOD-4 lighting either could be as good as anything in the game (especially if some of JT's rolling stock layers in) Clinchfield: Niche, I know, but a nearly-awesome route for those who like that sort of thing, and to date the only vintage American route. It only needed some tweaks on release, and today of course needs lighting redone. Munchen-Augsburg: Minority pick, I know; but if they were to overhaul the signaling and put in a RL level of traffic using the much expanded German fleet (and add the Munich skyline) it could be great
