The Frankenbahn: Stuttgart – Heilbronn is a brand-new route add-on for Train Sim World 6, released on December 9, 2025. It transports players back to the year 2000 to experience a historically significant stretch of German rail, including the pre-rebuild era of Stuttgart’s main station.
🛤️ Route & Era Details
| Feature | Description |
| Route Length | 51 km (approx. 31 miles) |
| Termini | Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Hbf) to Heilbronn Hbf |
| Era Modeled | Year 2000 |
| Key Locations | 15 detailed stations, the expansive Kornwestheim freight yard, and the historic Stuttgart Hbf layout. |
| Standard Price | $39.99 USD |
| Compatibility | PC (Steam/Epic Games), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X |
🚂 Included Rolling Stock
The route includes a mix of classic German passenger and freight traction from the year 2000:
| Train | Type | Role | Livery |
| DB BR 140 | Electric Locomotive | Heavy Freight | DB Red |
| DB BR 111 | Electric Locomotive | Regional Passenger | DB Red |
| DB BR 363 | Diesel Shunter | Yard & Local Freight | DB Blue |
| n-Wagens | Passenger Coaches | Regional Services | DB-Era |
| Wittenberger Steuerwagen | Cab Car | Push-Pull Services | DB-Era |
🕹️ Gameplay and Integration
The Frankenbahn offers a demanding mix of mainline and yard operations:
- Diverse Duties: Engage in heavy freight duties (hauled by the BR 140), regional passenger services (operated by the BR 111 and cab car), and intricate shunting in the massive Kornwestheim freight yard.
- Detailed Timetable: The timetable is highly detailed and features realistic AI traffic layers for long-distance services, including ICE 1, ICE 3, and IC trains, adding life to the busy route.
- Backward Compatible Layers: The route is designed to be layered with existing DLC, including the DB BR 294 Diesel Shunter and various other German rolling stock for expanded service variety.
- Route Tasks: Complete various route tasks and engage in multiple engaging scenarios that put your driving and signalling skills to the test.
🛒 Availability
The Frankenbahn: Stuttgart – Heilbronn route add-on is available for purchase on:
- PC: Steam and Epic Games Store
- Console: PlayStation Store and Xbox Store
