The Spirit of Steam route add-on brings authentic steam locomotive simulation to the Train Sim World series. Developed by Dovetail Games, it was the first expansion to feature fully operational steam engines and is compatible with Train Sim World 2 through to current versions, allowing players to step back in time to the British Railways era of 1958.
Key Features
- Route: A 36-mile (58 km) stretch of the West Coast Main Line between Liverpool Lime Street and Crewe, accurately recreated as it was in 1958.
- Locomotives: Two authentically detailed steam locomotives are included:
- The express passenger LMS Jubilee Class locomotive in BR Late Brunswick Green livery.
- The heavy freight LMS Stanier 8F Class locomotive in weathered BR Late Unlined Black livery.
- Gameplay: Offers an authentic steam simulation experience, requiring players to master the unique controls and physics of steam engines (managing boiler pressure, water, and fire) without modern safety systems.
- Content: The add-on features a 24-hour Journey Mode, five detailed scenarios, an extensive timetable, and various in-game tasks to complete.
- Compatibility: It is compatible with the game’s Scenario Planner, Livery Designer, and Creators Club features, allowing players to create and share their own content.
Availability
The Spirit of Steam route is available as a standalone purchase or as part of various bundles and starter packs for around $40 USD. You can purchase it on various platforms, including:
- Steam (PC): Available on the Steam store.
- PlayStation (PS4/PS5): Available on the PlayStation Store.
- Xbox (Xbox One/Series X|S): Available on the Xbox Store.
- Epic Games Store (PC): Available on the Epic Games Store.
