Top 10 UK Routes for Train Sim World 5
[HPP] Ed SimAugust 5, 202517 min
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- π‘ Richard "Dad Rail", a train driver with 18 years of experience, presents his top 10 UK routes for Train Sim World.
- π― The ranking is based on variety, replayability, graphics, and overall experience, acknowledging that "best" is subjective.
- π The game features over 350 DLCs, making it challenging for newcomers to choose.
Routes 10-6: Early Picks and Common Themes
- π Great Western Express (10) and London Commuter (9) are older routes with dated graphics and limited replayability, despite being enjoyable.
- π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ Fife Circle (8) in Scotland offers high replayability with multiple routes and traction options, but suffers from poor textures and bugs.
- π Midland Mainline (7) provides a good selection of services, but its 37-mile length can feel repetitive for high-speed trains.
- β‘ East Coast Mainline (6), a flagship route for TSW4, is enjoyable for speed but has limited replayability due to only five stations.
Top 5 UK Routes: Variety and Immersion
- π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ Cardiff City Network (5) is praised for its network of branch lines and well-packed timetable, enhancing replayability despite its short length.
- π°οΈ West Coast Mainline: Preston to Carlisle (4), set in the 1980s, is a challenging 100-mile route with diverse locomotives and historical atmosphere.
- π€οΈ Blackpool Branches (3), a sister route to Preston-Carlisle, excels in 1980s era modeling and features the Class 142 Pacer.
- π Southeastern Highspeed (2) offers 89 miles of track with high-speed and classic lines, providing great variety and replayability despite older graphics.
The Ultimate Route: West Coast Mainline South
- π₯ West Coast Mainline South (1) is crowned the best, released with Train Sim World 5, for its sheer amount of variety.
- π It includes high-speed, commuter, metro, and underground services, along with freight and rail tours, catering to diverse driving styles.
- β οΈ This route is demanding on older consoles and features some graphical compromises, but community mods can enhance the experience for PC players.
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