Famed Alpine rails await you in Rivet Games’ classic Gotthardbahn route for Train Simulator!
The Gotthardbahn, the second highest standard railway in Switzerland, was constructed from 1872-1882, penetrating the Alps by means of the Gotthard Tunnel at 1,151 metres (3,776 ft) above sea level. At the time, the 15km Gotthard rail tunnel was the world’s longest.
Rivet Games have meticulously modelled 110km of the Gotthard route from Erstfeld, on the North side of the Alps, at an altitude of 472 metres (1,549 ft), South to Bellinzona near the Italian border at an altitude of 241 metres (791 ft) set before the newer Gotthard Base Tunnel was completed. Because of the extreme differences in altitude long ramped approaches are used on each side, together with multiple spirals tunnelled under the mountains.
Operations on the Gotthardbahn are challenging and diverse, ranging from local to inter-city passenger services, and key freight duties that keep industries alive. Many are headed by SBB’s fleet of sleek Re 460 locomotives, cab car variants of their EWIV coaches also take charge with a 460 pushing from behind.
With vast changes in altitude offering unique views around every bend, the classic pass that is the Gotthardbahn is world renowned, and you can explore it in all its scenic glamour in Train Simulator!
Included Scenarios
A total of 7 engaging Career and 2 Railfan Mode scenarios are included:
[Re 460 SBB] Locomotive Tutorial
[Re 460 SBB] Bellinzona to Bodio Empty Freight
[Re 460 SBB] Bodio to Faido Freight Service
[Re 460 SBB] Gotthard IC Winter Northbound
[EWIV Bt] Airolo to Bellinzona Autumn IR
[EWIV Bt] Gotthard IC Summer Southbound
[EWIV Bt] Göschen to Erstfeld Spring IR
[Railfan Mode] Biaschina
[Railfan Mode] Wassen
Key Features
110km route from Erstfeld to Bellinzona set during the construction of the Gotthard Base Tunnel
SBB L and N type signalling system with custom designed signal models and features including:
Animated Brake Test and Abfahrbefehl (departure indicators)
Operating "Besetztes Gleis" indicators for entering occupied platforms
Three state ground signals that function correctly between main signals
Integra Signum Safety System track magnets and in-cabin equipment
Zub Safety System cabin display
Over 60 new building models to capture the unique architecture of the region
Over 200 overhead line equipment and catenary models
Custom bridge and tunnel portal models designed to accurately represent the stunning engineering of the route
15 Highly detailed station models, along with many other feature models along the route
Re 460 Electric Locomotive in branded SBB livery featuring animated wing mirrors and exterior driver character that automatically moves to the driving end of the loco
EWIV coaches in three variants (A, B and Bt):
The A coach includes a highly detailed passenger view with 5 camera positions
The Bt driving coach features a fully functional driving cabin allowing pull-push operation of trains
Res flat wagons. Both unloaded and concrete barrier loaded versions are included
7 Career scenarios including a guided tutorial for the Re 460 locomotive
2 Railfan Mode scenarios
Quick Drive Compatible
Source: The Publisher Website.