Rock On!

RSC have tonight announced via email that they have a new USA route in development, Sherman Hill. The following is taken from the email.

A fantastic new US route is coming to Train Simulator 2012 this August, and it looks set to be a tough one! The railroad from Cheyenne to Laramie, Wyoming, has such tough grades that the Union Pacific railroad built locomotives specially to handle it, giving us the Challenger and Big Boy that are still revered today. With Union Pacific diesel horsepower on hand and some heavy freight trains to move, this will be a great new expansion pack for all US rail fans. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more information on Sherman Hill.

Armstrong Powerhouse - Settle to Carlisle Scenario Pack

Here is one that slipped under the radar.......

Last week, Armstrong Powerhouse released the latest in their line of scenario packs, this time for the Settle to Carlisle line. Featuring 6 authentic scenarios that use prototypical stock and the relevant real life timetable for each year that they are set in, this should complement the route nicely.

More information and details on how to purchase can be found by clicking here.

Class 67 Diamond Jubilee Add-On Available

The celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen has now reached Railworks. Released tonight, the pack contains a Class 67 locomotive in two liveries along with "Royal Train" coaching stock. The addon is priced at £4.99 and can be obtained by clicking this link.

Voyager Scenarios - Coming Soon

Even before the release of the Voyager "Advanced", I was asked if I would be producing and releasing any scenarios to utilise it. The good news is yes, the slightly less good news is that in order to release two of them, I will be awaiting the fix from Just Trains to address the permanent cold start issue, of which they are aware and have acknowledged.

Below are a selection of screenshots showing the scenes from the scenarios.

Voyager Advanced Released! - Railworks 3

The long awaited and highly anticipated "advanced" version of the Class 220/221 Voyager from Just Trains has been released.

With an array of new and innovative features, the Voyager "Advanced" takes one of the early Rail Simulator models to a new level and if you already own the original product, you can upgrade for just £7.99.

More details and information on how to purchase can be found by clicking here. Alternative links for the full priced download and boxed versions can also be found via that link.

Railworks 3 Holiday Pack

It seems that this is the week for deals, and this one is especially attractive for fans of US based stock.

With 66% off the RRP, this pack includes the following:-

• GP9 Add-On
• BNSF Dash-9 Pack
• Challenger Add-On
• SD70 ACe Add-On
• SW1500 Switcher Add-On
• Union Pacific Big Boy Add-On

Bought seperately, these addons would normally cost £73.94 at their full price, but this limited availability bundle is available for £24.99. More information and details on how to buy can be found here.