The DB BR 363 is a beloved German diesel shunting locomotive available as an add-on for the Train Sim World series. Known to fans as the “V 60” or the “German Gronk,” this heavy-duty shunter is essential for performing yard operations and preparing freight trains.
🔑 Key Details & Requirements
| Feature | Description |
| Locomotive | DB BR 363 Diesel Shunter (Original classification V 60) |
| Primary Role | Heavy freight shunting and preparation |
| Livery | Primarily DB Railion Red (with a DB Blue livery version also available) |
| Compatibility | TSW Preserved Collection (TSW 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) |
| Required Route | None specifically required for layering, but original content (scenarios/training) uses Ruhr-Sieg Nord. |
🛠️ Authentic Features and Functionality
The add-on provides a detailed simulation of this classic yard workhorse:
- Shunting Focus: The BR 363 is modeled for heavy freight movements and includes unique features such as auto-coupling functionality.
- Specialized Controls: Features different gear settings optimized for specific tasks—one for low-speed shunting and another for short-distance running.
- Content: The core add-on includes three engaging scenarios and an interactive training module, typically focused on the Ruhr-Sieg Nord route.
- Customization: Fully compatible with the in-game Livery Designer for custom liveries and the Scenario Planner for unique operational tasks.
🗺️ Operational Routes (Layering)
One of the greatest features of the BR 363 is its widespread compatibility. Once owned, it can be driven on the following German routes via the layering system, adding new shunting layers to their timetables:
- Ruhr-Sieg Nord
- Nahverkehr Dresden
- Tharandter Rampe
- Maintalbahn
- Bahnstrecke Leipzig – Dresden
- Frankenbahn Stuttgart – Heilbronn
🛒 Where to Purchase
The DB BR 363 add-on is available for digital purchase across major platforms:
- PC: Steam and Epic Games Store
- Console: PlayStation Store and Xbox Store
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💰 Current Pricing and Performance
🛒 Pricing (Approximate Standard Retail Price)
The DB BR 363 Loco Add-On typically has a standard digital retail price across major platforms:
- Price: Approximately $19.99 USD
- Note: This price is consistent across the Steam, Xbox, and Epic Games stores, though sales can drastically reduce this price (sometimes to as low as $7.99 USD).
⚙️ Locomotive Performance (Real-World Specs)
The in-game DB BR 363 represents the modernized and often remote-controlled version of the classic V 60 shunter.6
| Feature | Specification | Notes |
| Original Power Output | $650 \text{ PS} \ (478 \text{ kW} / 641 \text{ hp})$ | Used in the original V 60 shunter (pre-refurbishment). |
| BR 363 Power | $632 \text{ PS} \ (465 \text{ kW} / 623 \text{ hp})$ | Power from the newer Caterpillar 12-cylinder engines installed during refurbishment for the Class 363 designation. |
| Maximum Speed | $60 \text{ km/h} \ (37 \text{ mph})$ | Set by the hydraulic transmission. |
| Operational Speed | $30 \text{ km/h} \ (19 \text{ mph})$ | Slower speed is often used for heavy shunting work. |
| Weight | $\sim 53 \text{ tonnes}$ | This is the heavy variant (Class 363), designed for stronger adhesion and heavier shunting. |
| Technology | Diesel-Hydraulic | Uses a Maybach/Caterpillar diesel engine coupled to a hydraulic transmission. |
