The Story So Far:
[p]We've already talked a little bit about TSG’s latest loco Add-on following the release of Mittenwaldbahn earlier in the year.[/p][p]This includes:[/p]- [p]First announcement in the April 2025 Roadmap[/p][/*]
- [p]Further details and screenshots in the May 2025 Roadmap[/p][/*]
Rolling Stock
DRG BR 194 locomotive
[p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157374/74d6500016e44d37a5e6a80a0162aacf88e49f44.jpg"][/img][/p][p]This style of locomotive – the iconic ‘Krokodil’ - was first introduced to Train Sim World with the Mittenwaldbahn Add-on in the form of the ÖBB 1020. The distinctive shape dates back to over a century ago, with this type of locomotive arriving slightly later in the 1940s and 50s.[/p][p][/p][p]The DRG BR 194 is an older variant than the ÖBB 1020, as TSG explained in the April Roadmap:[/p]Zitat:
[p]“When the ÖBB took on the E94s to form the ÖBB 1020s, over time they made a significant number of modernisations and improvements to the locos to keep them relevant and suit local requirements. In backdating the 1020 into the BR 194 these modifications have had to be removed leaving a somewhat cruder locomotive.”[/p]
[p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157374/6ed3ba111611cdea5f5e865ad95cf13f030a8be5.jpg"][/img][/p][p]Differences can be seen both inside and out, with the DRG variant seen in a plain dark green livery, rather than the ÖBB red. The roof and windows, but also components like cooling pipes, vents, and lights, also have visual differences.[/p][p]In the cab, the technology is visibly dated with less electrical components and switches, a shorter instrument display and even an older style of telephone![/p][p]A more comprehensive list of changes includes:[/p]- [p]Air System Modifications including a weaker compressor, differing air tank capacity and locations within the system and non-centralised brake frame (Goods passenger valves and Triple Valves are located on the bogies instead of in the machine room for example)[/p][/*]
- [p]Train Brake Valves are now Knorr Nr.10 manually lapped brake valves instead of the Oerlikon FV4 Self lapping Valves.[/p][/*]
- [p]Indusi i54 instead of i60 (functionally the same, but no ability to change modes).[/p][/*]
- [p]Different Pantographs and their control system. As modelled, we only have a single contract strip on each pantograph so both pantographs have to be raised typically. The Control of the MCB and pantos is done via a single valve in each cab, with an air valve in the Number 1 cab to select which pantograph is to be used. There is always a hand pump to be used to raise the pantograph in the event of there being no main reservoir pressure to raise it, to then allow the main compressor to run.[/p][/*]
- [p]Different Lamp Systems, instead of built into the vehicle's body, are semi-permanent lamps with red filter levers on the side to change the aspect.[/p][/*]
- [p]Various cosmetic changes including changes to the vents, removal of the snowploughs, roofline changes, cab windows, underframes, bonnets and more.[/p][/*]
- [p]Changes to the Overload system requiring the driver to go into the machine room to reset in the event of an overload being tripped[/p][/*]
- [p]Weaker Electric Brake comparative to how the 1020 was before the last update if not marginally weaker.[/p][/*]
E94 Railtour locomotive
[p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157374/aad2e9df4b745b1862aef505f17bd3da7fb1aada.jpg"][/img][/p][p]Also included is a more modern rail tour variant of the E94 in the form of the individual number 088, which runs rail tours to this day. Developing the Add-on was done with invaluable support of the Elektrische Zugförderung Württemberg, who will also receive a portion of the proceeds from this pack.[/p][p]Originally built in 1943, this specific locomotive received major modifications in 1970 to become an ÖBB 1020 and continued service until 1994. After an extensive restoration, it was brought back to operational condition in 2013 and is now proudly maintained by EZW. Today, it still runs on both rail tours and regular services whenever an additional locomotive is needed.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157374/8b7b8370327436282efe13e894fb0874834b1943.jpg"][/img][/p][p]TSG also stated in the May Roadmap:[/p]Zitat:
[p]“From the very beginning, their passionate team has provided us with original drawings and answered every technical question we had. Groups like EZW are the reason these 82-year-old locomotives are still alive and running today. Without their help, we wouldn’t have been able to capture the authentic sounds or gather the detailed information necessary to recreate these locomotives so faithfully.”[/p]
[p][/p]Byg 516 Umbauwagen Coaches
[p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157374/106580e99b11fcec59d701462d707b3577159c87.jpg"][/img][/p][p]Including in the pack are ageing pre-war passenger coaches: “Umbauwagen”.[/p][p]After the Second World War, German railways had a lack of coaching stock and therefore opted to rebuild old, pre-war coaches. "Umbauwagen" translates to "rebuild coach".[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157374/1c007b172e207590662d8ceb0bcae7559780836f.jpg"][/img][/p][p]Over 6,500 of these coaches were in service at one point. They were withdrawn in the 2000s.[/p][p][/p]Gbs, Es50 and Falns freight wagons
[p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157374/7421e5d7121b8d6771036b9b0841391df3cd25dd.jpg"][/img][/p][p]For period freight services, a selection of new and reliveried freight wagons are included in the pack. The Gbs wagon is new to Train Sim World, whereas the Es50 and Falns have been seen before. The Falns comes in a new DBB livery.[/p][p]The Gbs freight wagon is an iconic box car, which these days has been generally replaced by Habbins type wagons. It is found largely on heritage railways, used for storage, and was a staple wagon from the 1950s to 2000s.[/p][p][/p]Timetable services and additional gameplay
[p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157374/026ce0be550abfe954ae5710b98668cb21df32ce.jpg"][/img][/p]New 1984 Linke Rheinstrecke Timetable
[p][/p][p]Players with the Linke Rheinstrecke route Add-on will be able to make use of a new 1984 timetable that is unlocked with the BR 194 loco Add-on.[/p][p]This timetable is best experienced with a full complement of period locomotives and stock which are layered in from other Train Sim World Add-ons.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157374/9b79706f95c75a44d9d423d3286c9834e6e677a3.jpg"][/img][/p][p]These are:[/p]- [p]Linke Rheinstrecke[/p][/*]
- [p]Mittenwaldbahn[/p][/*]
- [p]Niddertalbahn[/p][/*]
- [p]DB BR 218 loco Add-on[/p][/*]
