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[GerJan]

I appreciate that some of you have been waiting (patiently) for the promised announcements concerning Rail Simulator. This brief note outlines the key points of our strategy - we'll be elaborating this in the coming weeks.

Over the past few months, we have been planning the future direction of Rail Simulator and as part of that process, we have analysed your feedback and assessed our position in the competitive marketplace. Based on this analysis, I am pleased to announce that we will be releasing Rail Simulator 2: RailWorks (working title!) in June 2009.

RailWorks will represent a new approach to simulation. Instead of providing a product, we are attempting to provide you with a platform on which you can build and operate virtual railways. We will continue to support and develop this platform over the coming months and years, adding new features to make the simulated environment ever more compelling. We will also be focusing on a number of facilities to allow you to share and even trade elements of your virtual world with other users.

Unlike Rail Simulator, RailWorks will include all the tools that were previously downloaded separately. In addition, for those of you who are online, we also plan to make use of Valve’s ‘Steam’ technology to simplify the process of supporting and upgrading the product. Don’t worry, we’ve worked hard to ensure compatibility with content created with Rail Simulator and will continue to make backward compatibility a key priority.

There will be one world-wide version of RailWorks that will include improved versions of all the routes currently in the European and North American version of Rail Simulator. In addition, we will have new routes and new locomotives along with new scenarios and significant graphical advancements. I don’t want to say too much about the new routes now, other than that one is North American, one European and one UK based. These are in the later stages of development and all are looking very impressive. I’m confident that you are going to enjoy them all.

With the launch of the RailWorks platform, we continue to demonstrate our long-term commitment to the rail simulation community. We have listened to your feedback and created RailWorks to better meet your needs.

So, to summarise: I appreciate that we’ve been quiet (thanks for your patience!), we’ve spent the last couple of months restructuring the business, realigning our product releases to meet the changed competitive environment and establishing new ways of distributing the product. Rail Simulator 2: RailWorks will provide a single platform for all of our customers with an exciting set of new content and features.

Everyone at RSDL remains committed to this hobby and going forward we want to work with as many of you as possible to make an even better product. In the coming weeks we’ll tell you more about:

    * The new routes
    * The new locomotives
    * The new distribution channels
    * The reorganized company (but don’t worry, Derek and the boys will still need biscuits, so keep the supplies coming!)
    * The improvements we’ve made
    * The New features for sharing content

Tim Gatland

Note: http://www.railsimulator.com/en/news

[GerJan]

Following from the announcement of Rail Simulator 2: RailWorks last week, Tim Gatland answers some of the questions you have raised in the following interview and includes some of the first screenshots!

What are the key reasons for releasing Rail Simulator 2:RailWorks?
The key reasons for releasing RailWorks now include:

    * Providing a single common platform for users across the globe
    * To better control the distribution of the product
    * To provide a more powerful system for upgrades, maintenance and additional features in the future.

Which routes and trains will be offered in RailWorks?
The existing five routes: Bath-Templecombe, Oxford-Paddington, York-Newcastle, Hagen-Siegen and Barstow-San Bernardino. The Hagen-Siegen route has been significantly revised and you’ll find noticeable improvements in the other routes.

New routes are based in Europe, UK and North America. We’ve taken a different approach with these routes and really focused on creating environments that provide fun operations to demonstrate what is possible within Rail Simulator. We think you’re really going to like them.

Rolling stock will include:

    * ES44AC
    * SD40-2
    * Black 5 4-6-0
    * SDJR 7F 2-8-0
    * IC125 High Speed Train
    * Class 166 DMU
    * Class 47
    * Class 55 Deltic
    * DB BR101
    * DB BR294
    * NEW Class 37
    * NEW European locomotive
    * NEW North American locomotive

There will also be a host of new scenarios for all included routes.

Will add-ons for Rail Simulator be compatible with Rail Simulator 2: RailWorks?
Given how many assets RSDL have built for Rail Simulator, we’d be crazy not to have compatibility at the top of our agenda. So, while it is always hard to guarantee that there will be no compatibility issues, we have worked very hard to reduce any potential problems.

I can’t find Rail Simulator in the shops, will I be able to get RailWorks?
We understand these frustrations and this has been one of our major motivators in changing the distribution strategy for RailWorks. We have already announced our intention to distribute digitally via Steam and we will soon be announcing our physical media distribution partners.

Will EA still be the publisher?
We are in the final stages of selecting publishing partners. It is possible that they may distribute in some specific territories, but unlikely that they will distribute worldwide in the way that they did for the existing version of Rail Simulator.

I can’t afford 3D Studio Max. Will this be fixed in RailWorks?
We recognize that the tools we use at RSDL, such as 3D Studio Max, are very expensive and complex for non-professional users.

We are working closely with other parties to improve support for integration with other tool sets which are more accessible and also less expensive; more in depth information on this will be available soon. We have also commissioned additional work to improve the interaction with 3DSM and this will deliver better visual effects in RailWorks

However, the increased graphical realism available in Rail Simulator does mean that greater expertise is required to create content, so we continue to look for ways of making this process easier through tutorials and documentation.

Will I have to spend £30.00 buying a new copy of RailWorks?
Although we are still finalizing the pricing structure for RailWorks, we will offer existing users of Rail Simulator the opportunity to upgrade for a very modest price.

Will RSDL continue to provide patches and upgrades to Rail Simulator after RailWorks has been released?
We are confident that the committed users of Rail Simulator will migrate to RailWorks and therefore avoid the need for further patches to the old product. We do not want to divide our effort between supporting RailWorks and Rail Simulator.

I don’t want to use Steam. Is this mandatory with RailWorks?
Steam is becoming widely used and accepted by a huge number of PC users. However, if you do not want to use Steam, it will be possible to use the product without this facility. It will be harder for us to make corrections available and so you will probably lag in receiving fixes and upgrades, but we will provide an alternate way of doing this if demand necessitates.

What are RSDL doing after RailWorks?
We see the release of RailWorks as providing a springboard for further development of the Rail Simulator product range. Obviously we want more and better content for regions not yet covered, also we want to take advantage of some of the technical features now available in PCs and networks to provide new gameplay and collaboration features. We have a whole host of new ideas for the product – RailWorks gives us the environment to achieve these goals in an incremental way.

[GerJan]

RailWorks will provide the best looking and most realistic train and rail simulation platform for rail enthusiasts and modellers. Players will be able to take control of historic and contemporary trains across a range routes and scenarios, design their own tracks and download new content.

Key features of the game include:

    * A variety of exciting routes including: 3 fictional routes covering the UK, Europe and USA. Plus Oxford Paddington, Bath Templecombe, Cajon Pass, York Newcastle and Hagen Siegen
    * 13 locomotives including all new US class F7, UK Class 37 and German class V200
    * Over 50 scenarios
    * Incredibly high levels of realism, both visually and technically
    * Powerful new tools for defining and modifying train performance and controls
    * An array of new 3D assets for building your own routes
    * The ability to share content and creations
    * The ability to add new locomotives, scenarios and routes
    * Platform based software that will be continuously updated as time goes on
    * Backward compatibility with the original Rail Simulator
    * Technically more advanced than anything before

Listen out for further RailWorks announcements throughout the coming weeks.

Product Info
Release date: June 12th 2009
Format: PC
RRP UK: £39.99
Pegi rating (tbc) 3+

Technical requirements OS: XP/Vista, Processor: 1.7GHz or greater, Disk space: 6 GBytes, DVD-ROM: 8 Speed, Video card: 64 MByte with pixel shader 2, Sound card: DirectX 9.0c compatible, DirectX 9.0c (included), Input: Keyboard & Mouse

About RailSimulator.com
Established in February 2009, the objective for RailSimulator.com Limited is to provide the best simulation software for railway fans. Using the Rail Simulator software as a basis, the company will provide everything a virtual railway modeller might need. The company is based in Chatham, with a development studio in Guildford.

Note: http://www.railsimulator.com/en/node/6112

[GerJan]

As most of you will know, RailSimulator.com is releasing the RailWorks platform worldwide on 12 June. It has been hard work for the team who are now putting the finishing touches to the title and I am confident the community will be well satisfied with our efforts and I am also hugely excited by the prospect.

We have had considerable help from key members of the community with so many of you incredibly supportive of what we have been trying to achieve. I can't thank you enough as, frankly, without your support we might as well go home!

With this in mind, we have decided to offer registered members of RailSimulator.com pre-order promotions. In order to take advantage of these exclusive offers, you will need to register your details with us by the 1st June. Please complete the registration form on the front page of RailSimulator.com at http://www.railsimulator.com/user/register. If you have registered previously, you do not need to go through the registration process again.

Warm regards
Paul Jackson - CEO RailSimulator.com

Note: http://www.railsimulator.com/en/node/6254

[GerJan]

Dear Rail Simulator Enthusiasts

As we approach the RailWorks release on 12th June a number of you have been asking what the key features are that make it stand out against previous simulators.

Well the first thing to say is that we have set out with an entirely new idea about what it is to be a "Simulator". The team have worked hard to integrate our technology into Steam. Some of you will have first hand experience of Steam already, some of you won't. Essentially Steam provides a secure mechanism for both delivering and updating our software as well as a wealth of other features. It already has over 20 million customers and the enhancements in technology are considerable (for more information about visit About Steam ). Steam was selected because it is well suited to our long-term strategy for RailWorks. Unlike most other software, RailWorks will not be a static piece of software with an add-on every now and then, as we have been used to in the past, but a dynamic, constantly improving platform that will keep everyone in the world up to date and in sync with one another. In other words, your copy of RailWorks will have identical core features to everyone else’s. Over time we have a rolling and flexible program of advancements and new features planned that we expect to be delivering over the coming months and years. I say flexible because whilst we have our own ideas about what the platform can do, we will be receptive to what our customers are asking for and what new technologies allow us to deliver.

In addition to the features available in Rail Simulator, RailWorks includes but is not limited to:

    * The Dispatcher has been improved with added functionality including error reporting for problematic scenarios and further enhanced AI traffic handling.
    * The physics engine of RailWorks includes detailed modelling of coupling slack and absorption between rail vehicles. Experience the jolting of unbraked freight and take care to manage the motion of your train through crests and dips to ensure the ensuing dynamic forces don’t break couplings!
    * The first stage of dynamic steam effects have been achieved in RailWorks. Smoke effects have been tied in with the motion of the locomotive to realistically blast steam as the train accelerates.
    * The ability to manually input the number of your choice onto rolling stock. Not only this, but new locomotives also features the ability to define head codes, and destination boards and even nameplates.
    * The German signalling system provided with RailWorks has been completed re-written from scratch with much greater extensibility for future expansion. New features include accurate block signalling on plain line sections, correctly measured spacing, marker signage warning of approaching equipment and also shunting aspects to allow great scenario and operational diversity.
      We have included graphical advancements both to our technology and the routes that make the simulated world much richer, more exciting and smoother.
    * New routes and content that we have included in the core simulator. Each of the new routes has been especially designed to not only provide a new take on the gaming experience but also exhibit particular aspects of our new software.
    * We have spent considerable time and effort in creating an in game WIKI with literally hundreds of pages of manuals, working guides etc to allow you to really bring out the best in the simulation and tools.

*The number input must be in the context of the vehicle being edited.

Finally I want to tell you a little about our vision for the RailWorks platform going forward. This year we are building a new driver interface option that we believe will deliver significant improvements to the realism of the driving experience. We are looking to continue the graphical advances to such things as lighting/lights and the sky dome, whilst further increasing the practical draw distances we have already made. Information outputs will be moved on with plans for schedule prints and video outputting. Further thinking is also going into how, and how far an element of economic and commerce simulation might be desirable and also online play capabilities.

We will have more to say before the twelfth, but hopefully that is a reasonable summation of where we are at today.

Warm regards
Paul Jackson - CEO RailSimulator.com

[GerJan]

We are delighted to announce that we have two fantastic limited period offers for the forthcoming RailWorks.
Promotions end Friday 17 July 2009

RailWorks: a new concept in train and rail simulation. Drive 13 different locomotives along 8 different routes in the UK, North America and Europe. Download new routes, locomotives and rolling stock or create your own design and share it with friends.
The RailWorks platform ensures that your software can be advanced automatically, with ongoing support for new technology and gameplay features available on a regular basis.

Stunningly accurate graphics.
• Each of the 8 routes is beautifully modelled with characteristic signalling and signage
• Includes over 50 scenarios to test your driving ability
• Simple, user-friendly interface allows instant access to train experience
• Advanced mode creates a challengingly realistic engine driving experience
• Five accurate real-world routes: Bath-Templecombe, Oxford-Paddington, York-Newcastle, Hagen-Siegen and Cajon Pass
• Three fictional routes: a large UK goods yard, a route based around Denver, Colorado USA and a route set in the alpine region of northern Europe
Powerful user tools to create your own content.
• The World Editor enables users to easily create new routes or modify existing ones
• Routes can be built from scratch, containing your choice of terrain, track and scenery objects
• Ability to share user-created content
• Additional content already available for download, including locomotives, rolling stock, scenarios and routes*

Steam Promotion
If there weren’t already enough reasons to buy RailWorks, registered members** of RailSimulator.com get a whopping 50% of the RRP reducing the price to just £19.99, (€22.50, $30.00.) In addition to this, Steam purchasers will receive the exclusive BNSF Officially Licensed Model Pack.

About the BNSF Model Pack:
For more than 150 years, the BNSF Railway has provided the backbone of US freight transportation, delivering all manner of goods across 28 states and two Canadian provinces. These BNSF heritage schemes and locomotives stunningly reproduce one of the classic American marks.
The BNSF officially licensed Model Pack includes the SD40-2 Heritage 1 livery - black text on the side and logo disc on the nose, the SD40-2 Heritage 3 livery - italic text on side and nose, the SD40-2 'Snoot Nose' Heritage 1 livery - black text on the side and logo disc on the nose and ES44AC Heritage 3 livery - italic text on side and nose.

The offer is active from 8am GMT on Friday 12 June 2009
To take advantage of this amazing offer, all you need to do is:
1. Go to http://www.railsimulator.com/
3. Log in
4. Click on My Account in the RHS panel
5. You will see the RailWorks Promotional Key
6. Then visit Steam.com (http://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/)
complete the purchase process and type in this promotional code.

Trade-up promotion
For those of you who like your games in a box, we can offer you an amazing trade-up price of £19.99+P&P
To claim this great offer, all you need to do is return (via Freepost) Rail Simulators original manual cover OR original DVD together with this form.
Please note retail box product is launched on Friday 3 July 2009 and no shipments will be made prior to this date. This promotion will be delivered by our partner Contact Sales Ltd.
RailSimualtor.com reserves the right to stop, change or rescind promotional offers at any time. Promotions and promotional codes are limited to one per customer and are non-transferable.

*Downloadable content available from RailSimulator.com and third parties. Extra content may be subject to additional charges.
**registered prior to the 1 June 2009.

Note: http://www.railsimulator.com/en/node/6434

[GerJan]

In order to purchase RailWorks at the discounted price*, you must first download and install the Steam Client software from here:

http://store.steampowered.com/about

Once downloaded and installed, follow these steps:

1. Go to http://www.railsimulator.com
3. Log in
4. Click on My Account in the Right Hand Side panel
5. You will see the RailWorks Promotional Key
6. Launch your Steam Client
7. Once loaded, open the My Games tab.
8. Click on the Activate a product on Steam button
9. Follow the instructions, you will be promoted for your code.

*Available to users registered to www.railsimulator.com prior to 1st June 2009.

[GerJan]

RailSimulator.com is pleased to announce the re-release of four fantastic official add-ons to be made available on Steam. Initially created for Rail Simulator these add-ons have now been upgraded for RailWorks, including graphical enhancements and additional scenarios. All this and with more great new add-ons coming soon, makes RailWorks the place to be this summer.

Four Add-ons coming to RailWorks on Steam:

Class 158 Diesel Multiple Unit
The Class 158 sprints onto RailWorks in four different liveries with many scenarios waiting for you to take charge. Taking place on the Oxford-Paddington, Bath-Templecombe and Hagen-Siegen routes, the variety of roles this passenger train has experienced over its 30 year life are showcased in great detail.

Class 66 Diesel Locomotive
With this iconic locomotive featuring heavily on both UK and European freight networks, why not take control of your very own Class 66 in RailWorks. Featuring six different liveries across a variety of British and European operations, experience the power of this American beast hauling a wide range of freight and passenger trains.

Class 08 Diesel Shunter Locomotive
The ever-present 08 Shunter has worked hard in British freight yards for well over 50 years. The official Class 08 Shunter by RailSimulator.com will let you experience this amazing locomotive first hand, performing its bread and butter tasks.

Including no less than 12 authentic variants to use in your own routes and scenarios, this add-on is a must for any diesel enthusiast.

Isle of Wight
The south of England holiday destination that is the Isle of Wight is bought to life in this official add-on for RailWorks. Including both the Island Line and Isle of Wight Steam Railway, you can experience both history and modern transport in one, by choosing from the Class 483 Electric Multiple Unit as well as the 0-4-0ST Hawthorn Leslie "Invincible" steam locomotive. More than 15 scenarios are included, allowing you to drive many varied and exciting missions.

Existing Customers
Existing customers who have purchased these add-ons for Rail Simulator will be able to continue the fun via RailWorks backwards compatible functionality. While they may not feature all the new elements offered in the upgrade versions, you can install your existing add-ons directly into RailWorks via the included Package Manager. Details on exactly how to take advantage of this great feature will be appearing soon.

Note: http://www.railsimulator.com/en/node/6468

[GerJan]

We are pleased to announce that there are now four revamped add-ons available on Steam. Updated and improved for RailWorks, these include;
 
The Isle of Wight RailWorks Expansion Pack
Travel round the picturesque holiday island in the Class 483 or the 1915 Kitchener Class 0-4-0ST
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24021/
 
The Class 158 Diesel Multiple Unit Add-on
6 scenarios are included with the ‘Sprinter Express’
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24024/
 
The Class 66 Diesel Locomotive Add-on
11 scenarios and freight rolling are bundled with this GM designed Diesel
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24023/

The Class 08 Diesel Shunter Add-on
7 Scenarios, 12 livery iterations and freight rolling stock. Experience the very
best this fantastic machine has to offer
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24022/

[GerJan]

The BNSF Officially Licensed ES44AC & SD40-2 RailWorks Add-on is now available for purchase on Steam to customers who purchased the retail version of the base game. The BNSF DLC is already included with the Steam version of RailWorks.

BNSF Officially Licensed ES44AC & SD40-2 RailWorks Add-on
4 scenarios are included with the pack
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24012/

[GerJan]

Encompassing over 100 items of vegetation, this Bonus Content adds lush diversity to any scene. Fields, woodland, forests and gardens make up a huge percentage of most routes and this new content adds many new varieties of flowers, ferns, trees and bushes to the existing scenery library.

Designed with efficiency in mind, the foliage can be used for large area cover, which saves on both placement time and resources used, as well as containing single assets for more detailed placement.

All assets have seasonal variants, are pre-enabled for use scenarios and many have grouped configurations for bulk, fast placement. Also included is a selection of linear distant foliage items for easy filling of background areas.

From high detailed trackside weeds to single large forests, this new Bonus Content is a great advantage for all RailWorks users.

Note: http://www.railsimulator.com/en/news

[GerJan]

The Stanier 8F add-on brings to life 73 tonnes of heavy haulage locomotive in RailWorks. Available in two liveries reflecting its long serving life across the UK railway network, and set against the backdrop of a dirt and smoke filled working life, the Stanier 8F 2-8-0 steam locomotive comes with 4 distinct scenarios as well as two extra items of custom rolling stock that served alongside this mighty machine.

The Stanier 8F Steam Locomotive add-on includes two liveries, British Rail Black and British Rail Rusted Black, as well as two new freight wagons.

Four scenarios are also included to experience the 8F hards at work, straight from the word go.

    * Mendip Coal
    * Morning Milk
    * Cathedral Express
    * End of an Era

See: http://www.treinpunt.nl/railsim-europe/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=340&Itemid=18&lang=en

[GerJan]

RailSimulator.com have released the source files for all signalling provided with RailWorks. Check out the official Signalling Guide at the RailWorks Wiki. These source files provide creators with direct access to default signalling functionality in RailWorks, allowing greater understanding and insight to develop new and exciting features.

Note: http://www.railsimulator.com/en/node/6524

[GerJan]

The Stanier Jubilee steam locomotive, famously named in 1935 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V, was one of the first fully fledged standardised locomotive fleets for LMS designed by William Stanier. Becoming the main stay of passenger traffic operating out of London Euston and surviving the war (barely) the Jubilees were granted one last reprive by appearing in BR Green before their final curtain call. Bought back to life in RailWorks, this famous Class can once again ride the rails.

The Stanier Jubilee Steam Locomotive add-on includes two liveries, British Rail Black and British Rail Green, as well as three Mk1 coaches.

Five scenarios are also included to experience the Jubilee locomotives first hand.

    * Home Counties Return
    * Inner Workings
    * Get Ready
    * Free Roams around Radstock & York

Check out the Stanier Jubilee at the official Steam Shop page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/24026/

Note: http://www.railsimulator.com/en/node/6529

[GerJan]

Rascal and Cottonwood, the popular American route from Richard Garber is now available for RailWorks via steam.

This fictional coal themed route contains 11 scenarios allowing you to explore the richly detailed environment between the mining towns of Rascal and Cottonwood . Supplied with numerous custom objects to give it a truly distinctive appearance, Rascal and Cottonwood makes a fine addition to the stable of routes for RailWorks allowing complex freight operation in the heart of North America.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/24028/?l=english

[GerJan]

The GWR "Hall" class locomotive pack is coming soon to RailWorks. The "Hall" class was in operation until the last days of steam, phased out due to the increasing popularity of diesel. As such they are synonymous with the end of the steam era and make a wonderful addition beside the exisiting steam and diesel locomotives already available for RailWorks.

The "Hall" addon pack will contain locomtives in both the BR black and GWR green liveries, with custom nameplates and shed codes as well a set of Mk1 passenger coaches in GWR livery. To experience the "Hall" in operation there are five story-driven scenarios plus one free roam allowing you to explore at your leisure.

Note: http://www.railsimulator.com/en/node/6538

[GerJan]

The GWR Hall 4-6-0 Locomotive RailWorks Add-on is now available worldwide on Steam.

The Great Western Railway 4900 Hall Class is a mixed traffic steam locomotives designed by Charles Collett. Their range of duties fully justified this classification with them being found on almost any passenger and freight services, with the exception of small branch lines. Being the inspiration for a generation of subsequent Steam locomotive designs, the GWR Hall should be part of every RailWorks collection.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/24027

[GerJan]

Colton & Northern, the second route from All Aboard, will soon be available via Steam. This North American line is richly detailed with 30 industries and over a hundred spurs providing plenty of switching opportunities as well as a 40 minute mainline run.

Set between the communities of Westin and Colton the route has a detailed history. Westin wanted their trains to go north. Colton wanted their trains to go south. So how did these two cities ever meet? It's a long story. But it happened and today railroading on the Colton & Northern is a throwback to good old fashion railroading!

The beautiful scenery contains custom models and the route is supplied with over 20 scenarios, so there is much to do from the off. It is time to roll up your sleeves and get dirty!

Note: http://www.railsimulator.com/en/node/6552

[GerJan]

Many of you will be fans of RailSimulator.com's 'Daily Image' but maybe you think you could do better? Send us your images and you could win RailWorks downloadable content of your choosing.

The weekly winner will be chosen by the RailSimulator.com team.

Entering couldn't be simpler: email your image to screenshots@railsimulator.com along with your name/nickname. If your image gets used on RailSimulator.com then you will receive the prize.

The best of all of the submissions will  be included on our Flickr page

Competition conditions

The image must be produced using RailWorks;

The image can be trimmed and joined

You can enter as many times as you like

The image can include any add-on items (locomotives, routes etc) from any source

RailSimulator.com reserve the right not to award a prize
RailSimulator.com reserve to make changes to these competition rules and terms & conditions

By submitting an image you are consenting to Railsimulator.com Limited publishing that image on both RailSimulator.com and Flickr.

The weekly winner is entitled to one RailWorks add-on or expansion pack from http://store.steampowered.com/publisher/RailSimulator.com/

[GerJan]

The Colton & Northern RailWorks Expansion Pack is now available on Steam.

Richard Garber of All Aboard has raised the bar once again with his second excellent and immersive American route for RailWorks. This time set against the back drop of two completely disconnected towns coming together over the formation of a railroad to extract newly discovered raw materials from the area.

Colton & Northern comes with over 20 scenarios, once again showcasing a real mix of tasks and settings.

This Expansion Pack requires the base game RailWorks in order to play.

Note: http://store.steampowered.com/app/24029/?l=english

[GerJan]

Coming soon to RailWorks on Steam are two fantastic heavy weight US steamers - The Nickel Plate 2-8-4 'Berkshire' and the SP&S 4-8-4 'Northern' Locomotives. Developed by G-Trax Simulations, these huge steam locomotives are a must for any US Railroad fan.

Berkshires
The New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad, popularly known as the Nickel Plate Road, is famous for its powerful and beautiful Berkshire locomotives. The railroad purchased 15 of the 2-8-4 locomotives from ALCo in 1934. Between 1942 and 1949, an additional 65 units were acquired from Lima.

Northerns
In 1938, the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway took delivery of three Baldwin 4-8-4 locomotives, numbered 700, 701 and 702. These locomotives, designated as class E-1 Northerns, were identical in design to the Northern Pacific A-3 except that they burned oil instead of coal. The SP&S Northerns operated at a tractive effort of 69,800 lbs and weighed 485,500 lbs. Locomotive SP&S 700 is owned by the City of Portland, Oregon, and is maintained and operated by the Pacific Railroad Preservation Association.

Note: http://www.railsimulator.com/en/node/6557

[GerJan]

Out now!  The Nickel Plate 2-8-4'Berkshire' Developed by G-Trax Simulations

Berkshires
The New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad, popularly known as the Nickel Plate Road, is famous for its powerful and beautiful Berkshire
locomotives. The railroad purchased 15 of the 2-8-4 locomotives from ALCo in 1934. Between 1942 and 1949, an additional 65 units
were acquired from Lima.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/24030/?l=english

[GerJan]

The SP&S Northern DLC is now available on Steam.

1938, the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway took delivery of three Baldwin 4-8-4 locomotives, numbered 700, 701 and 702. These locomotives, designated as class E-1 Northerns, were identical in design to the Northern Pacific A-3 except that they burned oil instead of coal. The SP&S Northerns operated at a tractive effort of 69,800 lbs and weighed 485,500 lbs. Locomotive SP&S 700 is owned by the City of Portland, Oregon, and is maintained and operated by the Pacific Railroad Preservation Association.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/24031/?l=english

[GerJan]

RailWorks has released another add-on to the original game: GWR B Set Coach!

It features a ton of new content! Check out the new add-on.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/24032/?l=english

[GerJan]

Black 5 Scenario Pack launches tonight

Five engaging steam based scenarios using the LMS Black5 4-6-0 steam locomostive. Adding hours of new content to the Bath-Templecombe route, this add-on contains a mixture of story-driven freight and passenger based scenarios of varying difficulty. To further customise the scenarios, each contains uniquely placed scenario objects relevant to the story or simply to add variation.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/24035/?l=english

[GerJan]

Railworks 33% Off Sale - Ends October 30TH

Railworks
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/
Class 08 Diesel Shunter
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24022/
Class 66 Diesel Locomotive
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24023/
Class 158 Diesel Multiple Unit
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24024/
BNSF Officially Licensed ES44AC & SD40-2
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24012/
Stanier 8F Steam Locomotive
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24025/
Stanier Jubilee Steam Locomotive
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24026/
GWR Hall 4-6-0 Locomotive
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24027/
Isle of Wight
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24021/

[GerJan]

This coming Friday sees the launch of the long anticipated Challenger Add-on.

Probably the most ambitious DLC for RailWorks so far the Add-on includes: No. 3977 Challenger 4-6-6-4 Steam Locomotive and the No. 3985 Challenger 4-6-6-4 Steam Locomotive. Included Rolling Stock: Consolidation 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive, Union Pacific Baggage Car, Union Pacific Dome Car and 30+ variants of a 50ft Box Car.

Note: http://www.railsimulator.com/

[GerJan]

7F Scenario Pack Out Now!

7F Scenario Pack includes five excellent steam based scenarios using the Somerset & Dorset 2-8-0 7F steam locomotive. The pack also includes a new SDJR 7F 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive in worn & dirty condition.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/24034/?l=english

[GerJan]

RailWorks Challenger 4-6-6-4 DLC, the latest addition to the collection of RailWorks DLC, is now available on Steam.

This DLC features two locomotives, seven new scenarios, and more.

More: http://www.treinpunt.nl/railsim-europe/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=355&Itemid=18&lang=en

[GerJan]

RailWorks HST Buffer DLC, the latest addition to the collection of RailWorks DLC, is now available on Steam.

This DLC features new HST power cars with buffers, 3 new scenarios, and more.

More: http://www.treinpunt.nl/railsim-europe/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=357&Itemid=18&lang=en