Good day folks,
Today, we're releasing a patch across all platforms that introduces various improvements for multiple route and loco AddOns.
Please allow up to 24 hours for the patch to arrive on your system. Some systems may update in standby mode without your notice.
Highlights
Class 805 - Performance optimisation to help reduce crashes and memory issues
Birmingham Crewe - Reduced blurry textures and improved memory efficiency
Birmingham Crewe - Fixed certain services with incorrect on-foot spawning
Dresden Leipzig - Fixed blank service name in “Yard Work Is Hard Work” chapter
DB 147 - Fixed an issue when the player pressed the brake cut-in button during setup the brakes would lose all pressure even if they are fully applied
DB 147 - Now appears in Scenario Designer when Off The Rails is disabled
Added Rail driver support to GWE Class 43
Added Rail driver support to Riviera Line Class 802
Full Changelog
BR Class 805
Improved timetable stability and reliability across multiple services
Performance optimisation to help reduce crashes and memory issues
Added settings for reduced timetable on all platforms to improve performance
Added and corrected a number of Avanti and LNWR services
Reduced the frequency of certain fault events
Improved Class 805 speed limit behaviour
Improved weather glass/mask visuals
Fixed issues with brakes and AWS/TPWS self-test behaviour
Fixed several service count, routing, timing, and destination display issues
Fixed a propulsion changeover issue that could cause crashes
Class 805 – WCML: London-Milton Keynes Timetable Changes
Removed LU AI at Queens Park
Removed AWC nonstop Ai services to Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow
Removed a small number of playable 390 services at peak time
Class 805 – Brimingham-Crewe Timetable Changes
Removed static AI
Reduced AI at Crewe such as Northern, TfW and EMT services
Removed some AI AWC services between Stafford and Crewe
Cardiff City Commuter
Fixed the bogie placement and rotation on Class 150
Birmingham Crewe
Improved overall performance across the route, including around Birmingham New Street and between Wolverhampton and Birmingham
Reduced blurry textures and improved memory efficiency
Added a variety of route-wide scenery fixes and general polish
Improved lighting in Sandwell and Dudley and ramps at Penkridge
Updated Scenario Designer pathing to ensure all paths work correctly
Fixed incorrect collision issues in several areas
Fixed various OHLE gaps along the route
Fixed station announcements, so terminating announcements now play correctly
Fixed issues affecting scenario completion so that scenarios are now fully completable
Corrected scenario intro/outro messaging
Re-simulated the timetable following track and service updates
Fixed timetable-related issues, including delays at Birmingham New Street and Freight visibility issues
Fixed services not displaying correctly on PIS boards
Fixed certain services with incorrect on-foot spawning
Various localisation improvements throughout the route
In order to prioritise timetable optimisation where it counts most, in addition to the above notes, railtours have been removed from the timetable.
Class 350
Added a doppler effect to the Class 350 horn
Added a new tooltip for setting up the Reverser to Neutral in the Class 350 safety systems tutorial
Improved horns fade, so it now fades correctly with distance
Improved suspension systems across the fleet
Reworked and optimised the Class 350 texture sets to improve performance
Resolved objective issues Class 350 tutorial
Fixed an issue with window textures flashing (z-fighting)
Fixed incorrect braking behaviour
Fixed issues with GSM-R switching off unexpectedly
Updated train faults so they behave correctly and no longer appear when disabled
Fixed incorrect train animation issues
Corrected livery designer issue for Class 350/1 listing
Fixed seating issues where NPCs could occupy the same seat, or players could sit in occupied seats
Fixed HUD flickering caused by suspension behaviour
Fixed faults not working correctly on supported units
Fixed AWS ramp issues
BR Class 390
Applied suspension improvements to improve overall behaviour
Optimised textures on the loco to improve memory usage
Great Western Express Remastered
Class 43 HST
Restored wheel squeal on the Class 43 when taking tight curves
Added track junction thud sounds
Added Rail driver support
Riviera Line
Applied suspension improvements to improve overall behaviour
GWR Class 150 now appears in scenario designer correctly
Fixed inconsistency between Vehicle number shown in game and Pause/Overview menu
Fixed an issue where an AI train could leave the map without ending the service
Added Rail driver support with GWR 802
Fixed an issue on service 1C91 for the Class 802 when brakes can only be released from the opposite cab
BR Class 220
Applied suspension improvements to improve overall behaviour
Fixed an issue with carriages overlapping when loading service 1S41 from the Journey mode
Fixed an issue where AI trains PIS would not update when they took over a service
Updated AI train logic
East Coast Mainline
Applied suspension improvements to improve overall behaviour
GBR Class 802
Unified suspension settings across all vehicles to ensure consistent suspension physics
Fixed incorrect train formation where the train was spawning with two DPTS cars and no DPTF
Fixed fuel cap attachment points so refuelling hoses now connect correctly
Railpool Vectron
Journey Mode now loads correctly and appears in the Kassel–Würzburg route menu
Fixed various translation errors on the route
BR 101 Expert Kassel Gameplay Pack
Scenario “Evacuation”: AI freight train now passes correctly through Würzburg during loco setup
Stuttgart Heilbronn
Added line numbers to S5 depot moves at Bietigheim. Depot moves at Biegtigheim should now show ‘S5 Bietigheim’
Added BR 423 tutorial, journey chapter, and scenario designer formations
Added ZWS readings for kV and Ampere for standard ZWS locos and BR145 Expert
Fixed incorrect magnet type at Heilbronn Hbf Platform 4, it now correctly triggers 500 Hz
Fixed MCB and TrainLine indicators for Wittenberger Cab Car
Train lights now work correctly for n-Wagen coaches
Dresden Leipzig
Improved foliage, terrain paint, and missing buildings across multiple tiles
Restored iconic view of Niederwartha hydro plant by removing obstructing trees
PZB magnets north of Weinböhla now only trigger PZB 2000 Hz brake if above 135 km/h
LZB entry at Engelsdorf yard fixed to prevent instant Übertragungsausfall
Corrected platform collision at Dresden Freiberger Straße
Fixed night lighting at Gerichshain station
Fixed floating cars over the bridge at Machern station
Fixed floating signage at Oschatz station
Fixed snow appearing on tracks inside Dresden Hbf and Dresden Neustadt
Fixed missing “DB HAUPTBAHNHOF (S)” signage at relevant stations
Fixed invisible walls at Leipzig Hbf
Fixed NPC clipping and navigation at Priestewit station
Fixed blank service name in “Yard Work Is Hard Work” chapter
Fixed landscape anomaly in Friedrichstadt tunnel
BR 442
Fixed an issue with brake pressure not releasing properly on the BR 442
Fixed an issue with gauge light brightness not working on the BR 442
Camera transitions improved to reduce clipping and allow proper vehicle to exit
Added collision to prevent camera entering the vehicle for BR 442
Signal Improvements
Cossebaude signal F now displays correct aspects
Weissig signal G now supports Ra12
Niederau signal 18A now announces next speed limit (Zs3v)
Removed incorrect Zs8 trigger at Niederau
Signals near Coswig now correctly show Hl7–12 (expect 40/60)
Signals now show both shunt and mainline aspects simultaneously
Dresden Riesa
Minor updates to localization in the route
The end of session message now no longer appears when going to 'Roderau' station from 'Riesa' station
BR 147
Added line number to S5 trains departing Bietigheim
Added throttle button sound
Added distance alert sound with correct logic
Shortened and improved LZB Schnarre tone
Adjusted compressor audio so cab 2 (Rear cab) is louder than cab 1 (front cab) to more accurately reflect real world
Traction motor pitch now fades correctly around 50 km/h for more realistic acceleration sound
Fixed an issue when the player pressed the brake cut-in button during setup the brakes would lose all pressure even if they are fully applied
Traction lock now applies correctly when braking
Electric brake now overrides throttle when appropriate
BR147 now appears in Scenario Designer when Off The Rails is disabled
Frankfurt S-Bahn
Added signage for 2000Hz PZB magnets GPA speeds at Frankfurt Tief
Added interaction for cab door blinds on Dosto Cab Car
Added new PZB GPA checked speed signage
Reworked HV distant signal logic so they correctly announce KS signals
Fixed landscape collision at Flörsheim yard so player will no longer fall through the ground
Triple Header scenario now playable with classic controls
Removed OHLE assets from tracks near Frankfurt Hbf
BR 423
Added missing door audio to BR 423
Fixed an issue where wipers did not clear the windows
Frankfurt Fulda
Fixed missing collision terrain at Wächtersbach station (player no longer falls through ground)
Magnet at Frankfurt BkSig 208 updated to 2000/1000 Hz
Magnet at Neuhof corrected so it no longer behaves like a main signal magnet
Various localisation fixes across the route
BR 114
Rear cab text colour updated to match front cab
Emergency valve logic separated from automatic brake for more accurate behaviour
Wiper controls remapped: cab wipers now primary input; individual wipers moved to alternate input
Speedometer animations remapped for smoother, more accurate movement