As China's Ministry of Railways sought to increase the running speed of trains nationwide in the 1990s, many new electric locomotives were designed, each one tailored for a specific type of railway line. One particularly successful...

Production of the SD70 series commenced in late 1992, although production of the SD70M ceased in late 2004 when they were placed with the SD70M-2. Despite this, the locomotives were capable of a high haulage weight and were produced in...

The Class 47 was one of the first mass produced diesel locomotive after the gradual withdrawal of steam locomotives on the UK railway network in the 1960s. There were a popular and versatile model, with a total of 512 produced and...

The TRAXX series of electric locomotives from Bombardier is responsible for many of Germany's more modern freight and passenger locomotives, including the BR 145, now available for Train Simulator. The mainline BR 145 was derived from...

At the time of the British railway network’s privatisation in the mid-1990s, many freight locomotives were bought by newly formed private operators, including English, Welsh & Scottish Railways, who inherited an ageing fleet of Class 59...

Classified as BR 189 by Deutsche Bahn, the Class is one of only a handful equipped with all four electric systems commonly used in mainland Europe and various light formations, making it capable of running on most of Europe’s rail...

The European Loco and Asset Pack is aimed at users creating and using independently developed content for Train Simulator. If you install a route created by an external (third party) developer, they may specify that you require this...

Construction of the units was split between three manufacturers, GEC Alsthom (Metro-Cammell) and BREL between 1991 and 1993, and ABB Rail between 1993 and 1994. Generally, the different manufacturers’ units were the same with some minor...

This pack includes trackside detailing, trees and foliage, buildings, passengers and animals, as well as a number of US locomotives. Please note: This pack does not include any ready-to-drive routes but all locomotives included are Quick...

The ER20 ‘Hercules’ is considered to be one of the quietest and most efficient diesel locomotives currently operating in Europe, having been manufactured with up-to-date diesel engine technology and innovative sound insulation, alongside...

The loud and grating noises of a BR232 ‘Ludmilla’ make this former Soviet diesel locomotive a favourite among German rail fans, and now you can take control of this heavy freighter in Train Simulator. Originally built in the Ukraine...

A reproduction of the SLT Sprinter electric passenger train that can be seen all over the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (Dutch national railways) network. History The Sprinter Lighttrain (SLT) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) used on...