The DB BR 101 is a classic German high-speed electric locomotive featured in the Train Sim World franchise. Players have the option of purchasing either the original TSW Compatible version or the significantly enhanced “Expert” version, catering to both casual and dedicated simulation fans.
⚙️ Original DB BR 101 Add-On (The Standard)
This version provides the classic TSW experience of the powerful InterCity (IC) locomotive.
| Feature | Details |
| Compatibility | TSW Compatible (TSW 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) |
| Locomotive | DB BR 101 in standard DB Traffic Red livery. |
| Coaches | Includes Bpmmz and Avmmz InterCity coaches. |
| Required Route | Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr route add-on. |
| Content | Adds new timetabled services and scenarios to the required route. |
| Purchase | Available on Steam, PlayStation Store, and Epic Games Store. |
🧠 “Expert” DB BR 101 & IC Steuerwagen (The Study Level)
The “Expert” version, developed by TrainSim-Germany (TSG), is a groundbreaking overhaul that sets a new standard for simulation depth within the Train Sim World franchise.
| Feature | Details |
| Release | Released in August 2024 (for TSW 4, and later TSW 5 and 6). |
| Simulation Depth | Full in-depth simulation, making it the first “Expert/Study Level” loco add-on. |
| New Features | Overhauled physics, interactive machine room with fuses, temperature and fault simulation, authentic PZB data entry, and GSM-R simulation. |
| New Rolling Stock | Includes a brand-new IC Cab Car (IC Steuerwagen) for authentic push-pull operations. |
| Recommended Routes (Timetable) | Bahnstrecke Salzburg – Rosenheim and/or Nahverkehr Dresden – Riesa (for full Timetable Mode services). |
| Extended Content | An optional “Gameplay Pack” is available for the Schnellfahrstrecke Kassel – Würzburg route, adding a complex 2018 timetable and new scenarios. |
| Base Price | Typically priced around $39.99 USD (for the Expert Add-On). |
| Purchase | Available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and PlayStation Store. |
