Game Update Train Sim World 5 Game Update - April 10th

Hello everyone!

The latest update is here with a number of fixes and improvements across multiple TSW add-ons. To kick us off, the Vectron has received its anticipated ATB update! Zwolle – Groningen’s camera collision bug has been fixed, along with multiple fixes for the SNG Sprinter including adjustments made to the throttle sensitivity.

Thomas & Friends have received multiple updates such as a fix for the headlights toggling on and off and Thomas having a blurry face when in Photo Mode.

We also have fixes for Cardiff City Network, including multiple audio improvements for the Class 153 and removing those pesky floating shapes when in Guard Mode, as well as plenty of other fixes for other TSW add-ons. Check out some highlights and the full changelog below!

As always, please allow up to 24 hours for it to fully reach your system. Be aware that some systems may update automatically.

Highlights:
Frankfurt Fulda DB Vectron
• Made improvements to the Frankfurt Fulda DB Vectron to support Dutch signaling, screen updates, both English/Dutch speaking sounds, and adding the ATB safety system.

Zwolle – Groningen
• Fixed an issue causing the external camera to collide with catenary poles.
• Fixed the flying cars around Meppel. We’re not that far into the future.
ICM3 Koploper
• Fixed the deadman switch functionality for controllers so it should now react properly.
SNG Sprinter
• Adjusted the throttle control to make it less sensitive when accelerating and breaking.
• Fixed an issue with the PIS on AI trains displaying incorrect information.

Thomas & Friends™
• Fixed an issue stopping Thomas and Diesel’s headlights from toggling on and off when using a controller.
• Fixed an issue where Thomas’ face blurred with the scenery when using motion blur in photo mode.
• Various localization improvements, including French and German being added into the subtitles for ‘The Hunt for the Missing Gifts’, ‘Diesel and the Fireworks’ and ‘A Problem to Solve’.

Cardiff City Network
• Fixed a visual issue causing white shapes to appear around loco wheels and during Guard Mode.
• Fixed an issue on PS5 causing trains to queue up in a line at Cardiff Central when arriving on services 1V96 and 1V95.
• Added external brake rub sounds to the Class 153.
• Increased the volume of flange squeal sounds so it is more audible on the Class 153.

Full Changelog:
Core
• Removed negative scoring caused by safety system speed enforcements so they work as intended.
• Various smaller HUD and UI improvements.

Frankfurt Fulda DB Vectron
• Made improvements to the Frankfurt Fulda DB Vectron to support Dutch signaling, screen updates, both English/Dutch speaking sounds, and adding the ATB safety system.

Zwolle – Groningen
• Adjusted the draw distance of Groningen station signs to prevent them popping in and out.
• Adjusted wetness look of the track ballast.
• Fixed an issue where players were able to go out of bounds around the Groningen footbridge, causing them to get stuck at the base of it.
• Fixed an issue causing the external camera to collide with catenary poles.
• Fixed the flying cars around Meppel. We’re not that far into the future.
• Fixed an issue from the previous patch that changed the appearance of wet landscape materials.
• Removed the trees that were incorrectly placed on the roads.
• Adjusted the ticket validate sound so that it doesn’t get confused with the GSMR sound on Guard Mode.
ICM3 Koploper
• Fixed the deadman switch functionality for controllers so it should now react properly.
SNG Sprinter
• Adjusted the throttle control to make it less sensitive when accelerating and breaking.
• Fixed an issue with the PIS on AI trains displaying incorrect information.
• Fixed an issue where the 'Step Up' and 'Step Down' button prompts were displayed together when attempting to step down.
• Removed the low whine sound during the compressor activation.

Thomas & Friends™
• Adjusted the score for the ‘A Problem to Solve’ scenario so Platinum is now achievable.
• Told Diesel to stop vanishing after loading a save game in the ‘Devious Diesel’ scenario.
• Fixed the incorrect uncouple objective in the ‘Diesel and the Fireworks’ scenario.
• Fixed the incorrect camera position in the ‘Diesel and the Fireworks’ scenario.
• Fixed an issue where Thomas’ face blurred with the scenery when using motion blur in photo mode.
• Fixed an issue stopping Thomas and Diesel’s headlights from toggling on and off when using a controller.
• Various localization improvements, including French and German being added into the subtitles for ‘The Hunt for the Missing Gifts’, ‘Diesel and the Fireworks’ and ‘A Problem to Solve’.

Cardiff City Network
• Removed Reverser and Engine objectives in the ‘Adverse Conditions’ scenario and adjusted coupled formation from 2 to 1 car.
• Fixed a visual issue causing white shapes to appear around loco wheels and during Guard Mode.
• Fixed an issue causing snow to settle over scenery underneath shelter at Llandaf Station.
• Fixed an issue on PS5 causing trains to queue up in a line at Cardiff Central when arriving on services 1V96 and 1V95.
Class 150/2
• Fixed an issue where multiple options appeared blank in the Class 150/2 headlight shortcut menu.
• Fixed an issue where the ‘uncouple’ button text didn't move with the flap.
Class 153
• Added external brake rub sounds.
• Increased the volume of flange squeal sounds so it is more audible.
• Increased internal and external brake squeal audio.
• Increased volume of the external AWS Warning alarm
• Fixed an issue where applying DRA and max throttle stopped the train.
• Fixed the GSM-R radio in Cab 2, which now activates without needing the key in Cab 1.

Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn: Mannheim – Kaiserslautern
• Added more foliage around abandoned tracks at Schifferstadt.
• Fixed an issue where the 1000Hz PZB signal was incorrectly triggered after passing a green signal, even when driving within the speed limit.

Frankfurt Fulda
Vectron
• Adjusted the pantograph voltage check on the DB Vectron to allow the circuit breaker to be closed when in training centre.
• Fixed an issue causing door controls to no longer work with IC coaches.
Linke Rheinstrecke
• Fixed an issue in the ‘Castle Run’ scenario causing the cab car to face the wrong direction on the BR 103.

Bremen - Oldenburg
BR425
• Fixed an issue where switching the in-cab screens to contrast mode caused information to disappear.
Rhein-Ruhr Osten
BR425
• Fixed an issue where switching the in-cab screens to contrast mode caused information to disappear.

Northern Trans-Pennine
• Fixed an issue stopping the cab door from opening during the introduction for the Class 40 and Class 101.
BR Class 47/4
• Fixed an issue where players couldn’t interact with any controls in the cab during the introduction.

Brighton Main Line
Class 387/2
• Fixed an issue where the throttle on the Class 387/2 GX would become stuck during the tutorial.
Class 377
• Fixed an interior lighting issue for the middle carriages.
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to insert the Master Key during the introduction.

Horseshoe Curve
ES44AC
• Fixed an issue where players couldn’t interact with any controls in the cab during the introduction.

New York Trenton
ALP-46
• Fixed an issue where door panels on the ALP-46 were opening the wrong side doors on both sides of the train.

Sand Patch Grade
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to interact with the MFD screen in the 'Powering America’ scenario, preventing progress.
SD40-2
• Resolved an issue where players couldn’t insert the reverser, blocking progress in scenarios.
GP38-2
• Fixed an issue preventing the cab door from opening to board the GP38-2 in scenarios.

F59PHR
• Added missing Rail Driver to the F59PHR so the left and right door controls now work correctly.

Amtrak Acela
• Updated the alerter foot pedal on the Amtrak Acela so it’s now automatically pressed when sat to prevent false alerts in Boston South Station.

DB BR 204
• Fixed an issue where the reverser could not be interacted with during training.

BR Heavy Freight Pack
• Fixed an issue stopping the cab door from opening during the introduction for the Class 08.

Rapid Transit
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to interact with the battery switch during the Talent 2 intro.