Hey Railfans,
Alongside the launch of TSW: Long Island Railway we're also pushing a HUGE Train Sim World patch live today! There's something here for everyone - to find out more read the Autumn Patch notes below!
Autumn Update Patch Notes
Train Sim World Core Software
- Fixed the weather code to fully initialise before the Time of Day System, prevents incorrect lighting cube maps from being generated on game start
- Can now specify spawn time to service mode within 5-minute intervals instead of 15 minutes
- Removed the faded "D" from the power HUD icon
- Changed the direction neutral "N" to a "-" in order to be more localisation friendly
- Fix for rail vehicles losing all momentum upon derailment
- Improved how passengers determine which platforms to spawn at based on arriving trains
- Fix for objective manager presenting incorrect objectives for a service in some rare instances
- Fix for dispatcher track section request ordering which could create standoffs in some cases
- Fixed some issues with sleepers / track ties which made them appear in bulk, disappear and then gradually re-appear
Ruhr-Sieg Nord
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue with the Freight Exchange scenario to properly recognise the 5-second hold rule for the Battery Isolation switch
- Fixed an issue with the doors opening on wrong side at Plettenberg on RB91/RE16 services, and at Hohenlimburg on RB56 services.
- Fixed an issue with the “Depart When Ready” objective would not clear when the train was moving in the Returning Empty scenario
Route
- Removed a Vr head and changed magnets on one signal which affected services running through Plettenberg Platform 2 that were receiving a 1000 Hz influence
- Fixed an issue that would produce the full rain audio whilst under the canopy in Hagen Hbf
- Added speed related PZB activation to 1000 Hz and 500 Hz magnets
- Fixed an issue with an OHLE hanger floating in mid-air at Plettenberg station
DB BR 143
- Added an option to allow the player to activate the cab light from the controller
- Fixed an issue that would cause all locos to show the same loco number
- Added missing ground shadow plane
- Adjusted the Full-Service brake pressure to correctly report a reduction to 3.5 BAR instead of ~3.6 BAR
- Added missing Desk Light
- Moved shunting control components further inwards to allow players to interact with them
- Fixed an issue with the bright headlight setting that would show reflections on the windscreen and other flickering artefacts
- Fix coupling clipping when coupling to Shimms wagon
- Re-added missing PZB Mode decals to switch on lower desk
- Fixed an issue that would prevent the player from re-entering the loco during the tutorial
- Fixed an issue with premature brake application when loco is moving under AFB
- Fixed an issue that would result in the AFB disappearing from the MFD when switching to exterior camera and back
- Updated the tutorial so that it correctly asks the player to set the centre headlight as well
- Fixed a number of issues with the tractive effort gauge
- Fixed the PZB "Acknowledge" functionality on Xbox controller
Doppelstockwagen & Control Car
- Fixed a problem with the representations of the headlights
- Fixed an issue that would prevent a player from being able to sit in the secondman’s seat whilst the train is in motion
- Fixed an issue where the horn failed to trigger if the horn control was pressed too quickly after release
- Changed the horn fade out time, and the audio trigger conditions based off the position of the horn control
- Added the appropriate animation for the Brake Overcharge button
- Fixed the camera functionality
- Fixed the missing rain on the upper level windows
- Improved the 3D model smoothing
Wagons
- Improved the freight wagon sounds so they can be heard on passing AI trains
- Adjusted collision volume to allow for easier access to couplers on the Habbiins 344
Collectables
- Fixed an issue with the collectable located at Altena tunnel
Localisation
- Numerous fixes relating to key language translation throughout
West Somerset Railway
General
- Optimised performance of hoses between vehicles
- Rain and Snow effects should now show up correctly on windows
- General scenery improvements
- Extended stopping radius on "go to" objectives from 2 meters to 8 meters to make it more flexible when stopping
BR Class 47
- Ensure drivers and crew are interacting correctly with seats
- Added rattle sound
BR Class 09
- Optimised performance of hoses between vehicles
Mk1 Coaches
- Added missing audio for interior hinged and sliding doors
- Fixed an issue affecting one of the sliding doors not working correctly
Localisation
- Numerous fixes relating to key language translation throughout
Northeast Corridor New York
Route
- Fixed junction motors and levers in New York Penn to not have snow on them
- Fixed a number of issues relating to loading saved games
- Reduced couple/uncouple times for freight to be 1 second instead of 10 seconds
Amtrak ACS-64
- Fixed reward stats for Cab Light and Horn
Great Western Express
Route
- Removed the overgrowing foliage to the platform and tunnel next to Hayes and Harlington
BR Class 43 ‘HST’
- Completely reworked diesel-electric simulation has been added
- Improved behaviour of Electric Train Supply and how it affects the engine rpm and throttle control usage
BR Class 66
- Completely reworked diesel-electric simulation has been added
- Adjustments to the EM2000 module and how it displays data
- Faster reaction movement on the Ammeter
Freight Wagons
- Changed the dimension of brake pipe connectors to improve air flow and thus improve brake operation