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The Train Simulator: Aerotrain Streamlined Train Add-On adds the 1950s Aerotrain to Train Simulator. The pack includes the LWT12 locomotive, a coach and a coach-observation car, recreated in Pennsylvania Railroad livery with its “Keystone” logo and in standard demonstrator livery.

The Aerotrain

General Motors designed the lightweight, low-cost Aerotrain as an alternative to traditional passenger equipment. Its LWT12 locomotive uses an EMD 567-series diesel engine rated at 1,200 horsepower. The low-slung coaches are based on GM’s 40-passenger intercity bus body, widened by 18 inches for rail service and mounted on two axles per coach.

General Motors assembled two 10-car demonstrators in 1955. In January 1956, one ran from Washington, D.C., to Newark, New Jersey, on the Pennsylvania Railroad, while the other travelled from Chicago to Detroit on the New York Central. The Pennsylvania Railroad later leased one as a nine-car train for service between New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The other toured U.S. railroads, including the Santa Fe and Union Pacific. A third locomotive was built for the Rock Island, which eventually bought both demonstrators as well.

Scenarios and operation

The add-on includes four career scenarios for the Horseshoe Curve route, which is available separately:

• Aerotrain to Pittsburg Part 1
• Aerotrain to Pittsburg Part 2
• Aerotrain to Philadelphia Part 1
• Aerotrain to Philadelphia Part 2

The train has an authentic cab, locomotive controls and operating features, as well as a passenger view. It is also compatible with Quick Drive.