Gotthardbahn Alpine Classic: Erstfeld – Bellinzona Route

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About this Product

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.

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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

More scenarios are available on the Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why don’t you check it out now!

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

Date Released: 1/8/2019

Requires: Train Simulator 2020

Developer: Rivet Games

Language: English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese

Watch devblog videos about this route:

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Watch others who have played this route:

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Player Comments

“A very detailed route, with very good trackwork, spectacular views, two types of authentic Swiss signalling and a lok which is advanced, yet easy to drive.
Very much recommended.”
Tim van der Leeuw

“Excellent Swiss route, very detailed and the rolling stock is great!”

NealTV8

“This has become my new all-time favourite route in Train Simulator!”

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM FOR 32-BIT:
OS: 32-bit Windows 7 Service Pack 1, 8.1 or 10 Required (Other OS versions and types are not supported) Processor: Intel Core-i3 4330 3.50 GHz Dual Core or AMD A8 6600K 3.90 GHz Quad Core or Better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 Graphics with 1 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better DirectX®: 9.0c Network: Broadband Connection (May incur additional costs for use) Storage: 40 GB or more available space (Additional Add-Ons will require more) Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: Requires mouse and keyboard or Xbox Controller Laptop, Notebook, Mobile or Low Power versions of the above specifications (including Intel or Integrated Graphics) may work but are not supported. Updates to Chipset, Graphics and Audio Device Drivers may be required. For information relating to recommended specifications for Train Simulator 64-bit, please refer to the Train Simulator 2019 User Guide.

RECOMMENDED FOR 32-BIT:
OS: 32- or 64-bit Windows 7 Service Pack 1, 8.1 or 10 Required (Other OS versions and types are not supported) Processor: Intel Core-i5 4690 3.50 GHz Quad Core or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.80 GHz Quad Core or Better Memory: 4 GB RAM (maximum possible under 32-bit Windows)/16 GB or Better (For 64-bit Windows) Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 4 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better DirectX®: 9.0c Network: Broadband Connection (May incur additional costs for use) Storage: High Performance SSD Recommended with 40 GB or more available space (Additional Add-Ons will require more) Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: Requires mouse and keyboard or Xbox Controller Laptop, Notebook, Mobile or Low Power versions of the above specifications (including Intel or Integrated Graphics) may work but are not supported. Updates to Chipset, Graphics and Audio Device Drivers may be required. For information relating to recommended specifications for Train Simulator 64-bit, please refer to the Train Simulator 2019 User Guide. “Dovetail Games” (“DTG”) is a trading name of RailSimulator.com Limited. “Dovetail Games”, “RailSimulator.com” and the “Dovetail Games Train Simulator” logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of DTG. All other copyrights or trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.