This week, we’d like to show you a few more stations in Berlin, many of which you haven’t seen yet. We’ll be diving into a bit of Berlin’s history while also touching on an important gameplay element. But let’s take it step by step.
Onkel Toms Hütte
Let’s start at Onkel Toms Hütte station. Located on the U3 line, it is the second station after Krumme Lanke, situated in a rather suburban area. Opened in 1929, the station became the heart of the surrounding Onkel Tom estate. It was named after a nearby popular restaurant, which in turn was inspired by Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Although the restaurant is long gone, the station and a nearby street still carry its historic name.
Oskar-Helene-Heim
Next, we move to the Oskar-Helene-Heim station, which follows Onkel Toms Hütte on the route towards Warschauer Straße. Once again, the station is named after a nearby institution – this time, it's the Oskar-Helene Home for the Treatment and Education of Disabled Children. The facility itself was named after its founders, Oskar Pintsch and his wife Helene. Although the home closed years ago, the station name still serves as a reminder of its legacy.
Freie Universität (Thielplatz)
Moving another station further, we arrive at Freie Universität (Thielplatz), previously known as just Thielplatz until 2016. This station has its own historical significance, having served as the terminus of the line from 1913 to 1929. In its earlier years, it also featured a train shed, which has since been decommissioned.
Görlitzer Bahnhof
Now, let’s take a bigger leap along the route to the section shared by the U1 and U3 lines, right in the heart of Berlin. The proximity to the city centre is reflected in the station architecture, which is much grander and more elegant compared to those in the suburbs.
By the way, do you remember the Emmaus Church we introduced back in September? When travelling towards Warschauer Straße, the church is perfectly visible from the station.
An Important Detail: Stop Markers
While enjoying the impressive scenery, don’t forget to keep your eyes on the tracks! Unlike in Hamburg, stop positions at Berlin's stations are not always the same. To ensure precise stopping, stations are equipped with special signs indicating the correct stop position depending on train length. Whether your train has 2, 4, 6, or 8 cars, the corresponding sign will guide you. Precise stopping is well worth it in SubwaySim 2: the closer you stop to the designated marker, the better your score. But more on that another time.
All aboard - join us to gain deeper insights into the world of SubwaySim 2 over the next few weeks and months!
About SubwaySim 2
SubwaySim 2 has been announced in August 2024 and is currently in development. In the coming weeks and months, we’ll be giving you insights into the game, its development process, and the new features. Feel free to share your feedback in the Steam Discussions, join our Discord server, and follow us on Instagram. Be sure to add SubwaySim 2 to your Steam wishlist so you don’t miss any updates!
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