See which Train Simulator Classic routes are available by region, how official DLC differs from Workshop routes, and which dependencies to check.
Train Simulator Classic offers routes across Britain, continental Europe, North America and parts of Asia, covering commuter, high-speed, mountain freight and heritage operations. The selection is not fixed: it spans official route DLC, third-party products, Steam Workshop routes and freeware, while edition bundles change and some older add-ons are withdrawn from sale.
What types of Train Simulator Classic routes are available?
Train Simulator Classic routes come from several sources, and the source determines how they are installed and what extra content they may require.
| Route source | What you receive | Main limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Included edition routes | Full route add-ons packaged with a particular edition of the simulator | The selection changes between editions and bundles |
| Official route DLC | A route with scenarios and, in many cases, suitable rolling stock | Some products require separate locomotives or shared asset packs |
| Steam Workshop routes | Community-built routes downloaded through Workshop subscriptions | Paid routes and assets listed as dependencies are not included |
| Freeware or third-party routes | Community or commercial routes supplied through an installer or package | Installation methods and dependency lists vary considerably |
Our explanation of the different route and expansion installation methods covers how these content types fit into one Train Simulator Classic library.
Which Train Simulator Classic routes are available by region?
The largest selection covers Britain, Germany and North America, although the catalogue also includes French, Swiss, Austrian, Japanese and Chinese railways. Representative route add-ons include the following.
British routes
- London to Brighton
- Portsmouth Direct Line: London Waterloo–Portsmouth
- Settle to Carlisle
- West Highland Line
- WCML over Shap
- Chatham Main Line
- Riviera Line: Exeter–Paignton
- Wherry Lines: Norwich–Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft
Continental European routes
- Munich–Augsburg
- Hamburg–Hanover
- Cologne–Koblenz
- Mannheim–Karlsruhe
- Berlin–Leipzig
- Hamburg–Lübeck
- LGV: Marseille–Avignon
- Semmeringbahn
- Gotthardbahn Alpine Classic
- Albula Line
North American routes
- Sherman Hill
- Soldier Summit
- Stevens Pass
- Donner Pass
- Marias Pass
- Cajon Pass
- New York–New Haven
- North Jersey Coast Line
- Miami–West Palm Beach
- Canadian Mountain Passes: Revelstoke–Lake Louise
Asian routes
- Wakayama & Sakurai Lines
- Hidaka Main Line
- Tōhoku High Speed & Main Line
- South West China High Speed Route
This is representative rather than exhaustive. Licensing can remove a route from new sale or make availability differ by region, while existing owners can usually continue downloading it. For the purchasable selection, check the Train Simulator Classic DLC catalogue attached to the game and read each product's requirements before buying.
If the size of the catalogue makes choosing difficult, our shortlist by region and preferred driving style separates commuter, high-speed, freight and heritage recommendations.
Which routes come with Train Simulator Classic?
There is no permanent set of base routes shared by every Train Simulator Classic owner. Different editions and bundles have included different route packages, so a route shown in an older review or tutorial may not accompany another edition.
Check the package contents associated with your purchase rather than relying on the edition name alone. Routes already licensed to your Steam account remain separate DLC entries and can be reinstalled even if a later edition uses a different bundle.
Do Workshop and freeware routes include their dependencies?
No—community routes generally contain only the new route data and files the author is allowed to distribute. They do not automatically include paid track, scenery, signals, locomotives or a commercial route used as the starting point.
Read the complete requirements list before installing. A common mistake we see is subscribing to a Workshop route while overlooking two or three required DLC packages; the result can be missing scenery, milk-bottle placeholders, absent track or a route that fails to load. Older British and European projects often depend on shared legacy assets, so check what the European Loco & Asset Pack supplies when it appears in the requirements.
Why is an installed route missing from Quick Drive?
An installed route can be absent from Quick Drive because it has no Quick Drive scenario, suitable spawn markers or compatible start and destination pair for the selected train. That does not necessarily mean the installation failed.
Look for the route under other scenario categories or in the route editor, and remove active locomotive or route filters. Our guide to Quick Drive route and destination selection explains why available departure points change between routes.
Can adjoining Train Simulator Classic routes be combined?
No—buying two routes that meet geographically does not create one continuous railway. Each route is normally a separate database with its own origin, track network, scenery and scenarios.
A purpose-built merged or extended route can provide a longer run, but it is a separate installation and usually requires every parent route and asset pack named by its author. Route extensions may work the same way, so never assume an adjoining DLC is optional merely because part of its scenery appears in screenshots.