The Cajon Pass add-on for Train Sim World is an 85-mile (136 km) heavy-haul freight route through the iconic California desert between Barstow and San Bernardino. The challenging terrain, featuring steep 3.0% gradients, demands careful train handling from players.
Key Features
- Locomotives: The route includes the modern BNSF ES44C4 and the classic BNSF SD40-2. An additional separate purchase is available to experience the route in the 1990s era, featuring Santa Fe C40-8W and SD40-2 locomotives with the distinct “Warbonnet” livery.
- Operations: Gameplay focuses heavily on mainline freight hauling (using container cars, autoracks, and tankers) and local yard switching duties.
- Route Details: The recreation features BNSF Railway’s Cajon Subdivision, including the significant rail yard in Barstow and the famous climb to the summit of the pass.
- Compatibility: The content is “TSW Compatible,” ensuring that a single purchase works across Train Sim World 3, 4, 5, and the new Train Sim World 6.
- Route Hopping: In Train Sim World 5 and later versions, players can use the Route Hopping feature to connect the Cajon Pass with other owned Californian routes (like the Antelope Valley Line), enabling journeys of over 200 continuous miles.
Availability
The Cajon Pass route add-on is available digitally for approximately $39.99 USD across various platforms:
- PC users can purchase it via the Epic Games Store or Steam.
- Console players can find it on the PlayStation Store US and the Xbox Store.
