Train Sim World: Past, Present, Future

Yup, there it is as predicted, the Acela.

However, seems like it's only for Boston, so this releasing b4 the new route then, and maybe the new route isn't the NEC?

 

So this article reveals what all those blurred out images where.

The first one was indeed of a Class 385, the only question that remains is... what's the route?

Next is seemingly the Steam Pack, which seems to consist of a Jubilee with 'Train of Lights' style lighting all over it.

Next is seemingly of Niddertalbahn, with a glimpse of the loco coming with it, which appears to be a DB BR 628.

...and finally, we have the long awaited, high-anticipated Acela Express for Boston Sprinter, and it also appears the route is getting all the new TSW3 features as well (new lighting, volumetric clouds, etc).

 

The Acela was pretty much a given, aswell as the 628, although I am surprised to see it in an old livery.

 

UK Scotrail 385 Steam locomotive Caledonian Railway class 439 Bo'ness Railway which is connected to the Edinburgh Waverly to Glasgow Queen Street line via Falkirk High.
US NEC Boston Providence Acela Express set 2023. I did see that train in Real life when it was running a Washington DC to Boston service over the New Brunswick, NJ Raritan River viaduct 1 month ago
Niddertalbahn needs the Bahnstrecke Frankfurt am Main Kassel Wilhelmshöhe Main Weser Bahn for electric trains to run Frankfurt Main Hbf Bad Vilbel both ways DB Baureihe 420 110.3 103 120 140 139 150 & 151

 

Some exciting content coming up. However, if the Acela is for Boston Sprinter, I hope that route is going to have a major fix for the safety/signalling systems.

 

Yapp, just want to emphasize that again, Acela will only be considered for purchase if the safety and signalling system is fixed!

 

WOW, that was amazing! The Moleman (he writes these right? I keep reading them in his voice!) has really outdone himself there.

Ooh good spot! I hope the other rush hour routes are getting it, but I'm not going to hold out much hope. At least Boston's is coming!

I wonder if the Acela will fill in the missing 5 services from the timetable?

 

So here’s hoping that’s true about Boston sprinter. The new us route has to be somewhere on the nec. The Acela confirms it.

I’m really hoping the uk route is Edinburgh to Glasgow.

the ghost of Christmas past reminds me of how much money I’ve spent on this game but the ghost of Christmas reminds me how much I love it.

the ghost of Christmas yet to come reminds me to save money for these new routes and experiences.

I love this game. Merry Christmas train sim world and especially to you good folks at dovetail games!

 

Really loved the article and great new content for 2023.. Thanks DTG/Rivet and others making content yet to be annouced.

 

What a lovely way to end the year!
I guess this means we won’t get the Rivet route announcement before January, though. Unless Rivet publish it themselves - they did independently post a teaser video on their social media channels after all.

 

That 385 looks so good

 

Finally got the reason to buy TSW3

 

What a way to end the year. Lots of great things coming in the near future. Need to get my wallet ready……

 

I’m sure the ghost of Christmas present has a pint for you

 

Well done DTG Benjamin! It's a great artical! I'm so happy the Class 385 Is comming to TSW!!!! I think it's probably going to come with the Edinburgh to Glasgow via Falkirk High line.

 

I have a serious feeling that the Acela is apart of something much much bigger

 

"Railtour" looks like it could be an official steam layer or scenario pack for NTP.

DB semaphore (finally!) must be Niddertalbahn.

Class 385 - already commented elsewhere that another modern EMU one train route even if Glasgow to Edinburgh not high on my potential purchase list.

Partnership with Hornby... interesting. Does this we could see the offshoot "Model Train Sim World" as a reality?

 

Oooh more diesel and old german stock really can't wait!!

 

I do too and I hope so

 

Model train sim railway would certainly explain one of the questions in the survey

 

So does somebody know which route this is on? Could be the new Glasgow-Edinburgh one, but there’s also tons of possibilities with existing DLCs.

 

Now that is a lot of good news to end the year with. Lot's of interesting and new stuff. Both the german route and the rolling stock are high on my list, so is the steam railtour. But I am especially excited about the acela and the fact that it will be the first TSW 2 route that gets updated to TSW 3 features.

 

What the Dickens is going on?

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was TSW in 2022

Please Sir, I want some more trains!

There was something very comfortable in having plenty of stations.

 

That update for Boston looks awesome! So it looks like it may be getting at least a partial SEHS treatment, with the new clouds and lighting. Not to mention the Acela.

I really, REALLY hope that with the updates to Boston, the signaling/safety systems are fixed. I can't imagine they won't be, since it would be kinda crazy to refresh the route without fixing that glaring flaw. Currently as many of us know the safety systems are messed up to the point where its nearly impossible to complete a lot of timetable services on time or realistically. I.E I tried running an Amtrak out of Providence the other day and the in cab signaling was holding me at 20mph all the way from Providence to South Attleboro. I just gave up.

It was one of my fav routes before I started using safety systems but basically unplayable after I became a safety systems on player.

Also this might be a good time to point out a minor flaw with the ACS-64 consists on the current version of Boston: business class coach in game are at the front (behind the loco) when in real life on NEC consists they are the last/rear coach. Not a massive flaw but if the route is getting a re-work anyway it could be something to fix!

 

Very nice contribution and at the same time the annual accounts for 2022!

What I can see in the Niddertalbahn screenshot in the twilight: for the first time no DB red, but mint green for the BR628 (Maik can read our minds). The Acela Express is also coming and it's going back to Scotland again. Steam engines can show up anytime, anywhere, and it's all just for the first half of the year. Very important for all PS5 players: don't forget the addon manager!

Unfortunately we would all have wished for a more relaxed year after suffering from lockdowns and restrictions for almost 2 years. One noticed that peace and a respectful togetherness are the highest good and how quickly all this can be destroyed. Nevertheless, every crisis can always get the best out of us in terms of solidarity, sympathy and helpfulness. Let's look to the future with confidence and optimism, also as far as TSW is concerned. Leaks or not, what counts in the end is satisfaction with your favorite train and fun on the route. Every developer is happy when people talk about their product. TSW has grown strongly again this year, even if these annoying bugs don't always go away on their own. That's why an attentive and smart community is always helpful!

 

Im sure that many players, including myself of course, would have loved to see some news about bugfixes and solved problems laying under the Christmas Tree. But of course its not.

Im not hating the upcoming stuff because again, i feel like the locos (especially the Acela) were some of the most wanted from the community. But i can't ignore the feel of a bit of disappointment that there is no commitment to fixing the well known problems.

P.s.: I really looking forward to the DB Br 628, as its from TSG and surely a superb DMU with great love to detail and furthermore, its Mint *-*

 

BR 628 looks wonderful in DB mint!

 

Could be even Manchester to Leeds ?

I really dont care as long as i can drive this without that 'toy train lights' on it

 

Great article DTG Benjamin thanks for all your efforts! Excited by the prospect of Edinburgh-Glasgow. Having a custom built Waverley means there is potential for ECML!

 

Nice new routes, but all of them are useless for me without the addon-manager...

 

The steam add on also pointless until the physics are fixed.

 

Pretty sure the Jubilee is on West Cornwall - the headboard matches the design of The Cornishman.





Additionally the era code (I think 6) is the same for the WCL route and the loco.

 

Well it must be said: that was a superb article! You should be very proud

 

That is what the code led me to believe when it was first put on the roadmap. That headboard does look right so maybe it is a steam add-on pack for WCL rather than the new route. I’ve driven the Jubilee on WCL in scenario planner and it is a good run to do with the hills (in TSW2 currently, where steam behaves better). I wonder if the expansion DLC is a railtour pack with services for more than one route. That is possible now for DLC.

 

A new Acela trainset, a refurbished BPE and a new US route which may not be a segment of the NEC.
That's quite a lot to look forward to in '23.

I'll raise a glass to TSW3 on New Year's Eve ( and leave it half full ).

 

How do you come to the conclusion it could be anything else than the NEC? Are there actually any options given the route code?

 

njt is also an option although i highly doubt it's that

 

Some really super content coming for TSW, but I want something like that for old TS too(

 

This might a good year for everyone else. But for me, this is where I'm done for good.

[plus to note; on what train would have a Jubilee be this far in the western region for the holidays in the 90s, that doesn't make much jack sense.]

 

Might be reading into this too much but the 385s number is 111, maybe a release date?

 

i hope the uk ones are added all at once.

 

Looks a little bit correct but i dont think it is.

 

There's more German routes than any other.

 

Well, 385111 is a real unit on the roster, so you may be reading a bit too much into it. Who knows though? 11/1 isn't the most unrealistic release date out there!

(aaaaand then I just realized that falls on a Wednesday, so alas, it is not a hint)

 

Great article DTG Benjamin really enjoyed reading threw it and looking to the New Year and what it will bring to TSW3.

 

No mention of the US route . Its been on on the roadmap for 3 months

 

It looks like the viaduct from West Cornwall Local between Truro and St Austell... And that route matches the date for the enhancement pack?
*Shrugs*