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Drive licensed trains across routes in Britain, Germany, and the US, managing signals, speed, and passenger or freight services.
Released 17 Sep 2015
Haul Freight on Saluda
Manage Signals and Brakes
Run Career Scenarios
The ultimate railway hobby for more than 15 years! From historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed and heavy freight trains, and routes around the world, Train Simulator Classic is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.
Developed by Dovetail Games · Published by Dovetail Games - Trains, Dovetail Games









Take the driver's seat on three real-world railway routes across Britain, Germany, and the United States. Operate licensed locomotives on routes including the Chatham Main Line, Hochrheinbahn, and Saluda Grade.
Run passenger and freight services while handling locomotive controls, brakes, signals, and safety systems. Follow route conditions and manage speed as you travel between stations, yards, and other stops.
Choose from 25 career scenarios or use Quick Drive to select a train and route. The Train Simulator Editor lets you build routes and scenarios, and Steam Workshop supports sharing and browsing community creations.
Positive reviews often highlight the range of routes and locomotives, and enjoy the measured pace of driving while managing signals, speed, braking, and schedules. Some players value the immersive, relaxing feel of the trips, while others point to community mods as a way to expand and customize the experience.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 1,384 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 789 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
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