Drive one of Germany’s most important mainlines, exploring this bustling northern route from the cab of iconic express and busy freight locomotives, with the new Hauptstrecke Hamburg - Lübeck, available now on Train Sim World 2.
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On average Hamburg Hauptbahnhof welcomes an incredible 550,000 passengers per day, many of them are heading towards Lübeck and beyond, taking Deutsche Bahn Regional and Regional Express services. Hauptstrecke Hamburg - Lübeck features the DB BR 112, Doppelstock coaches, and cab car in iconic DB red livery, each passenger train consist varies in length depending on destination and expected passenger numbers. Push-pull services are commonly used on the 63 km (39-mile) line, so take your seat in the highly detailed cabs of the DB BR 112 and Doppelstock cab car, and experience the immersion of busy German commuter trains.
If you prefer freight over passenger services Hauptstrecke Hamburg - Lübeck won't disappoint. The striking red livery of the Deutsche Bahn is seen across most of Germanys railways, however, some alternative liveries are also out there for railfans to spot, the ES 64 U2 is a perfect example of this, adorning the sleek MRCE Black scheme, and regularly seen hauling freight across the route it was the perfect freight loco to include. Known for its fast acceleration and pulling power, its freight consists feature 1 of 4 different wagons, Habbins, Laaers, Roos, and Sggmrss. This gives you a nice variety each time you complete freight scenarios and gives you a snapshot of just how diverse the traffic using the line between Hamburg and Lübeck is.
A total of 200 freight and passenger services are available as part of the 24-hour timetable, with an additional 2 services added for owners of the recently released DB BR 101 Add-on, 4 comprehensive training modules, and 5 unique pre-planned scenarios give you the freedom to enjoy the route and get started quickly. This busy Mix-traffic route has so many ways for you to explore and enjoy it, the choice is yours!
Train Sim World 2: Hauptstrecke Hamburg - Lübeck is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam. Join Sam and Matt on Railfan TV tonight as they celebrate the launch. Watch live on Twitch or YouTube at 19:00 UTC 13th May.