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.

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.

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.

10 Scenarios, hundreds of timetable substitutions and a unique locomotive. Athena Simulations' East Coast Main Line Diesel Railtour Pack is out now!



A roster straight from the 1980s features for this Add-on, including the uniquely modelled variant of the Class 47 locomotive: no.47484 ‘Isambard Kingdom Brunel’.

This retro loco, adorned in western green, was a rare catch in the British Rail days thanks to its ornate furnishings and distinct heritage livery. Despite declining into disarray, this fallen legend springs back to life for modern railtour duty, courtesy of Athena Simulations.

The model features custom 3D nameplates and number plates (including the unique brass BR logo) and the variations in each cab end, after the real locomotive was rebuilt following accident damage.

Inside the cab, the locomotive’s systems reflect those present before being taken out of service. As such, more modern safety systems that would be required for running on today’s tracks are not implemented.

Also included are variants of the ubiquitous Mk1 coaching stock in BR blue and grey livery. These coaches have been remodelled, coming in BG, TSO, BSO and FK variants that are both Air and Vacuum Braked.

This is the first release to include these Mk1 variants in this livery and that are Dual Braked – features that have been requested by the community to allow for versatility when creating loco-hauled railtours in Scenario Planner, Free Roam and Formation Designer.

For some additional action, the Class 40 and 45 locomotives previously seen in the Northern Trans-Pennine and BR Heavy Freight Pack Add-ons are included.

Players do not need to own previously released content to access these locomotives.


The pack includes 10 Scenarios in total on the East Coast Main Line route Add-on.

Keen to avoid repetitive A to B Scenarios, Athena Simulations have created depot movements, run-round movements and coupling as well as double-headed formations replicating special railtours along the East Coast Main Line. Some of the Athena Simulations team followed and travelled on such rail tours in the 1980s.

Paths in some Scenarios take to the slow lines to allow main line traffic to pass by. Expect signals to hold you up as the priority is given to the faster LNER Azumas!

The Scenarios are as follows:

Drive 47484 Isambard Kingdom Brunel from Doncaster to Peterborough, on the first leg of a railtour to the South West.
During the journey, you will be given information about the life and career of Brunel.

Drive a Class 45 from Peterborough to Doncaster on a farewell tour. Expect numerous signal checks and looping to remain clear of commuter traffic and Kings Cross expresses.

Drive a pair of double-headed Class 40 “Whistlers” from Doncaster to Peterborough on a leg of a railtour from York to Penzance. The locos will be required to keep to a strict timetable for regular photo stops.

47484 is performing a railtour from Inverness to London Kings Cross. Pick up the heavily delayed service at Doncaster, with stops at Grantham and Peterborough.

47484 'Isambard Kingdom Brunel' is at Retford. Pick up 47484 at Retford and drive a northbound tour to Doncaster. On arrival at Doncaster run around your train and haul the ECS to Doncaster Depot.

Take the Class 47 from Newark to Peterborough on a southbound leg of a railtour from Sheffield. On arrival at Peterborough, you will need to both shunt the ECS to sidings and stable the locomotive.

47484 is required first thing in the morning to lead a railtour heading North out of Doncaster. Drive through the night from Peterborough with empty coaching stock to Doncaster ready for the tour to start at the crack of dawn. Expect speed restrictions and line diversions as the late night operation coincides with engineering work on the ECML.

47484 is performing a tour south to London Kings Cross from Doncaster. The driving rain and poor visibility is no deterrent to the eager fans, despite making conditions difficult on the journey. Drive as far as Peterborough, calling at Retford, Newark, Grantham and Peterborough for photo opportunities in the appalling weather!

Take a Class 40 from Doncaster to Peterborough, on a Christmas special, with a photo stop at Grantham. Expect delays and difficult traction in this snowbound scenario.

Operate a Class 45 and 47484 double headed from Peterborough to Doncaster. Take the 45 and couple to the stabled Class 47 at Peterborough, before reversing onto the coaching stock and heading north to Doncaster.

In addition, a substantial amount of work has been done to implement the railtour services into the timetables of other Train Sim World route Add-ons as timetable substitutions.

The full list of routes impacted:

• Great Western Express (Diesel Legends timetable)
  
• Cathcart Circle Line
  
• East Coastway
  
• Northern Trans-Pennine
  
• West Cornwall Local
  
• West Somerset Railway
  
• Blackpool Branches
  
• West Coast Main Line: Preston-Carlisle

In total, this allows the Add-on's locomotives to be substituted into some 300 timetabled services across all the above route Add-ons.

Train Sim World 5: East Coast Main Line Diesel Railtour Pack is out now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for £11.99/€13.99/$13.99
*UK pricing is £11.49 on the PlayStation Store

Join Jamie, Matt and the Athena Simulations team for a Launch Stream of the ECML Diesel Railtour Pack tonight, April 3rd at 8pm BST on YouTube and Twitch.


The East Coast Main Line route Add-on, first released in Train Sim World 4, is available as Compatible Content for Train Sim World 5 and is required for the 10 Scenarios.

This includes the LNER Class 801 Azuma and the high-speed stretch of this iconic route between Peterborough and Doncaster.

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