2023 Year in Review

ProTrain: Class 42 Warship

The British Rail Class 42 ‘Warship’ diesel-hydraulic locomotive was introduced in 1958, based on the drive of the German Federal Railway’s V200 locomotives, but built to suit the smaller British loading gauge.

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Former Keio 2000 Series - Choshi & Iyo Railway

Manufactured from 1957, Keio 2000 series are one of Japanese vintage electric multiple units that are still in service until this day. Originated from Keio Railway, it is now still running with third hand status in Choshi electric railway.

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ANR DL Class National Rail Pack

Built in 1988-1990, the DL class were built for Australian National’s standard gauge network. In 1995, AN’s interstate operations were transferred to National Rail, who repainted the class into their liveries, with two still running in variants of these liveries today.

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TRAINZ 2023 CONTENT REVIEW

After one of our busiest ever years for new routes, locos and rolling stock, let's take a look back at all the amazing content released in 2023.

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JANUARY RELEASES

January saw new content for Australia and Germany.

The Indian Pacific

Spanning Australia, the Indian Pacific running from East to West, and the Ghan from North to South, are Australia's two transcontinental passenger trains. Jump aboard with custom interiors in the ARL and BRJ type carriages, and enjoy the journey!

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Pro Train: Brocken Railway

Experience the historic meter-gauge Brockenbahn on PC.  Since 1898, the Brocken has thus been accessible by rail - with the exception of the border division between the BRD and the GDR - and is today almost exclusively driven by steam locomotives. With a length of 19 km and 50 minutes of driving time, this scenic route offers a lot of fun.

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ANR DL Class Australian National Loco Pack

Built between 1988 and 1990, the DL class locomotives were designed for use on both passenger trains (particularly the Indian Pacific and the Ghan) and freight trains, these locos could be seen across Australian National's standard gauge network from Adelaide to Broken Hill, Alice Springs, and Kalgoorlie.

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FEBRUARY RELEASES

Special Freight Transports and EMU

DB Uaai Low-Loader Flatcar

This freight car was designed for large-volume and heavy transport of goods that would not comply with the usable space on normal freight cars. The Uaai has 4 axles per bogie and is loaded with various goods such as transformers or other large components.

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DB/DR Auxiliary Train

The Auxiliary Train (commonly known as the Einheitshilfszug (EHZ)) was developed and built by the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR) between 1973 and 1979 to respond to derailments and other emergency situations.

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Keio 3000 & Asanogawa 8800 Series

The Keio 3000 series was a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Keio Corporation on the Keio Inokashira Line in Japan from 1962 until 2011. The 3000 series was the first Keio rolling stock to use completely stainless-steel body construction.

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