Upcoming Release Niddertalbahn: Bad Vilbel–stockheim Coming Soon!

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  1. DTG Alex

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    Niddertalbahn is coming! It’s time to ditch the electrics, forget those overhead wires and rev up some engines as our German Train Sim World content goes back to the early 1990s and onto a complete, diesel-powered branch line. Train Sim World 3: Niddertalbahn: Bad Vilbel – Stockheim will be released on March 23rd!

    Find more information in our Niddertalbahn Coming Soon article!
    (Direct link: https://live.dovetailgames.com/live/train-sim-world/articles/article/coming-soon-niddertalbahn)

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    Train Sim World 3: Niddertalbahn: Bad Vilbel – Stockheim route Add-on will be available from March 23rd on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for £29.99/$39.99/€35.99.

    Niddertalbahn Preview Stream
    Our preview stream will be hosted tonight, March 17th at 19:00 UTC so Join us then!



    Have a great weekend everyone! :)
     
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  2. Callum B.

    Callum B. Well-Known Member

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    My wallet is staring at me in fright.
     
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  3. Tigert1966

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    This route is the complete opposite to what I normally enjoy (German High Speed Electric), but it’s looking so nice, I’m looking forward to a change of pace!
     
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  4. archline

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    The scenery is so beautiful and I can't wait to play the route! TSG did a great job!:love::love::love:
     
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    A preview stream already coming today, on a Friday no less. Unexpected but a nice surprise. Looking forward to it.
     
  6. traindori

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    Wow that looks so good. :o:love:
     
  7. TKessel

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    OK, makes the decision easy, refund Koblenz and use the money for this one.
     
  8. erg73

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    I am very happy with the arrival of this route. It definitely looks different to anything we've had so far in TSW, it doesn't give that recycled impression I often feel in other add-ons. The scenery looks incredibly beautiful :love:

    This is a breath of fresh air and I only wish it will be a sales success and the developers will get a fair reward for their efforts. This way we will all end up benefiting in the future because they will be able to continue to offer us such high quality add-ons.
     
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  9. TimTri

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    Oh boy, this is shaping up to be an absolute stunner. Really looking forward to tonight’s preview stream!
     
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  10. Thunderer

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    This does look different, I think I might have to splash out on this one.
     
  11. owenroser19

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    Wow this scenery looks phenomenal. Really looking forward to this.
     
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  12. KMAN

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    A nice change in route tempo. Something slower and older I am looking forward to getting this.
     
  13. Shaun123

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    For me, this goes against everything I’d usually purchase and that I’m interested in. Not in the UK and not modern, even though I do own most German routes, Dresden-Chemnitz being one of my favourites!

    But looking at it, it looks absolutely stunning, maybe Linkestrecke Koblenz-Mainz might be worth it too! Certainly a unique route!
     
  14. mortal1234

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    Been really looking forward to this one. Niddertalbahn has been talked about for months on here and finally it’s nearly here.
     
  15. marcsharp2

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    This looks incredible and while I always wait for discounts before buying German stock...this one will be purchased as soon as I get paid.
     
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  16. uvm0902

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    I have no concern for the quality of this route. I am 100% sure that TSG has put his whole soul into it and it will be a masterpiece. I've been looking forward to its release for a long time and this is the first day's purchase. This work should be adequately paid.

    I live with the hope that another part of the TSW content developers in the future will reach the DLC quality level that the TSG team offers us.

    TSG Bravo!!! Thank you for your work! Waiting for BR420!

    I hope that in the future the Armstrong Powerhouse team will join the TSW project as a content developer. Only they can compete with TSG.
     
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  17. driverwoods#1787

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    Really like the article and I do see this happening down the road DB Baureihe 211-214 Deutsche Bundesbahn V100 Karlsruher Kopf N-Wagen downloadable content for the route. I wonder if 365 can substitute in to present day routes or not
     
  18. rennekton#1349

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    I wouldn't say compete since the uk and Germany are different from each other. More like match the quality of tsg. It's not a competition between developers.
     
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  19. johnmcglade17

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    How many savings will it add on to the other German
     
  20. dosto762

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    Definately refunding Koblenz-Mainz and buying this route instead :D
     
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  21. Rudolf

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    Looking forward to play Congratulations to TSG with this milestone!
     
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  22. owenroser19

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    Is this route going to be working full services, or is it just part of a service?
    so the new route isn’t very good? I was thinking about buying it but after seeing this i think I’ll just save my money and only buy this.
     
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  23. LIRRGuy

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    I was looking forward to this route, cause of TSG and ofc like all TSG products it looks absolutely amazing and stunning and a most definitely a first time but... But the Price for just 31 KM tho....
     
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  24. midlandsignaller

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    I've been really looking forward to this being released and it's the only route so far that's interested me apart from the upcoming UK routes.

    Can't wait until tonight's lifestream. Hopefully they'll show both, Passenger and Freight Services.
     
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  26. steedy#6132

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    Definitely worth having, I know you only get the 103 and a reskinned 110 but the services are busy along the route and keeps the player busy. Also you do get the ICE1 layered in with two services. Plus with the new route coming out with the 628 which that DMU will layer across on to the Koblenz route.
     
  27. rennekton#1349

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    This route will have all sorts of services (full length, later on in the day, it doesn't go all the way, etc).
     
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  28. cloudyskies21

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    The highly detailed screenshots look absolutely stunning. :love: Looking forward to the preview stream.
     
  29. Sparmi

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    Finally pure branch line romance. What strikes me immediately are the new vegetation assets and the old wooden sleeper tracks. Also very easy to expand in the future with other older rolling stock.

    Well then until the preview tonight! ;)
     
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    Those screenshots are absolutely gorgeous! Very much looking forward to this! :)
     
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  31. west coastway trains

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    This is the most hyped I’ve ever been for a tsw dlc, fingers crossed it lives up to the hype!
     
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  32. ApollonJustice

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    Looking forward to it!
     
  33. Krazy

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    Branch lines can be some of the most interesting railway lines out there. I'm glad that we're finally getting one as its own route.

    Also, I was just thinking that the 628 sort of reminded me of a Pacer, and sure enough, the article shared the same thoughts as me!
     
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  34. Disintegration7

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    Can't wait- anything from TSG is definitely a day-1 purchase for me!!!

    Does the 110 only appear if you have L-R? BRO version doesn't appear?
     
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  35. rennekton#1349

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    Dtg only said lr will be the layer. Would be a great question to answer on stream.
     
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  36. OldVern

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    Day One...
     
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  37. nwp1

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    Following tonight’s stream I was blown away by the excellent quality and scenic detail of this route. Really beautiful and truly gorgeous. A definite purchase.
     
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  38. nepclassof84

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    It looks fantastic
     
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    A Traffic Red loco with DBAG logo in 1992?
     
  40. Disintegration7

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    Sorry, my German railroad knowledge is limited, so that wouldn't really bother me, but i understand the accuracy issue.

    I know i'll get LR eventually, so it's not a huge deal.
     
  41. Shaun123

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    Yep, Day 1 purchase for me! Time to get back into German DLC, after giving the last few a miss!

    Is there a guide anywhere for German semaphore signalling please?
     
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    What a stream that was yesterday! I was completely blown away by the scenery! Hats off to everyone involved.

    Here you go. It’s really the same as the colour-light (Hv) system you’re already used to, just with physical aspects instead of only using lights.
     
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    Will this be layered in Thandertz and vice versa?
     
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    The distant signal post plate can also be found on its own, without a distant signal. Treat it as if it was a distant signal showing Vr 0: acknowledge PZB (the 1000 Hz magnet will always be active, even if the main signal is showing Hp1!) and slow down so you can stop in time if the following main signal shows Hp 0.

    This is not semaphore-specific, you can also encounter it in colour light signalling territory, but I believe this is the first TSW route where you'll regularly see one.
     
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    Yes, the only other time I noticed it so far in TSW was on HMA when bringing a train into service out of Munich Laim
     
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    It only layers on Mainz koblenz and vice versa
     
  47. OldVern

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    Quick couple of questions then, DTG Alex :-
    Will there be a pre-order window?
    If yes, will there be a 10% pre-order discount?
     
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    BR 628s did not run normally on that route in real life, As it is a west german multiple unit
     
  49. Kappi701

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    Route looks great :)
     
  50. Callum B.

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    No.

    Cheers
     
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