The Main-Spessart Bahn is a popular route add-on for the Train Sim World series, simulating a 52 km (32 miles) section of a real German railway line. This virtual route, running between Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof and Gemünden, is set in the era before 2017, capturing the operational challenges of the original railway layout before a modern tunnel was built.
Route Highlights and Features
The route is renowned among virtual drivers for its realistic simulation of real-world railway operations:
- Challenging Gradients: The key feature is the steep 2.1% incline between Laufach and Heigenbrücken. Heavy freight trains require an additional “banker” (pusher) locomotive to navigate this demanding section.
- Authentic Operations: Players manage passenger services and heavy freight operations, experiencing the physics and power of German locomotives.
- Detailed Environment: The simulation includes an extensive 24-hour timetable, specific scenarios, and 100 hidden collectibles (route maps and fallen logs) set amidst the scenery of the Spessart hills.
Included Rolling Stock
The add-on typically features the following authentic Deutsche Bahn (DB) locomotives and rolling stock:
- DB BR 185.2: Used for freight services in the DB Traffic Red ‘Railion’ livery.
- DB BR 146.2: Used for passenger services in the DB Traffic Red livery.
- DB DoppelStockwagen (DoSto): Double-decker passenger coaches, including the 766.2 DBpbzfa control car.
- Various Freight Wagons: A selection of wagons, including the Habbiins 344, Laaers 560, Shimmns-u 708, and Zacns models.
Where to Purchase
The Main-Spessart Bahn add-on is available across multiple versions of the Train Sim World game series (TSW2020, TSW2, TSW3, TSW4, TSW5, TSW6) and can be purchased from the following platforms:
- PC: Available via the Steam Store and the Epic Games Store.
- PlayStation: Available on the PlayStation Store.
- Xbox: Available on the Xbox Store.
This information is based on knowledge of the game add-on’s features and its simulation of the actual railway line.
