Hello conductors and welcome back to another devlog!
With our launch date now confirmed (October 3rd, 2023 in case you don’t know), we thought this was a great opportunity to go through all of the trains you can expect to see in the game at launch.
Every train in Station to Station is based on a real train, so we’ll also be going through all of the inspirations for our trains, as well.
Freight Train - Inyo
The first train you’ll encounter in Station to Station is our freight train, inspired by the Virginia and Truckee Railroad No. 22.
It was first built in 1875 and pulled both passenger and freight trains, although in Station to Station it only transports freight.
Heavy Freight Train - DR 89 6024
The next train you’ll discover is inspired by the DR 89 6024. Based on the Prussian class T 3 locomotives this three-axle steam locomotive was developed by Henschel & Sohn for private and industrial railways.
It is used to represent our Heavy Freight train in Station to Station, which gives you a bonus for the amount of freight transported by one rail.
Passenger Train - Grote Groene
When you enter Sunscorch Sands you’ll unlock the Passenger mechanic, which brings with it a brand new train!
The Big Green is our team’s favorite train inspired by the Grote Groene (SS 326) and it’s currently housed at the Spoorwegmuseum near our office.
Luxury Passenger Train - Crampton
The Sunscorch Sands region will also introduce you to the luxury passenger train!
This train will give you a 50% bonus for each passenger it transports and is inspired by the Crampton 4-2-0. This steam locomotive was used across Great Britain, France, and Germany in the mid to late 1800s.
Mountain Train - Darjeeling Express
We love trains with unique colors, so we had to add the gorgeous blue Darjeeling Express to Station to Station.
The Darjeeling Express is used for the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and climbs from about 100 m (330 ft) above sea level to about 2,200 m (7,200 ft), making it the perfect locomotive for our Mountain train.
Use this train when climbing hilly terrain for a bonus!
Mixed Train - Merddin Emrys
Next up is the Double Fairlie Merddin Emrys, named after the legendary Welsh wizard Merlin!
This double-engined locomotive is still in use today on the Ffestiniog Railway and we thought it was the perfect choice for our mixed train! A mixed train can carry both freight and passengers between two locations.
Express Train - Bristol and Exeter Railway 4-2-4T
Our final train is introduced in Region 5 (Golden Dunes) and is inspired by the Bristol and Exeter Railway 4-2-4T.
This train can almost reach 90 mph at full speed, which makes it perfect for our express train! Our express train is the fastest train in Station to Station and is used to transport passengers quickly from city to city! Use this train for traveling long distances, and get a nice little bonus for doing so.
And that’s it!
What do you think of the trains that will be included in the launch of Station to Station? Which one is your favourite?
There are less than two weeks to go until Station to Station launches! We’re in full bug-swatting mode now but we have one more surprise before launch that we’ll be announcing next week.
We hope to see you then.
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