Train Simulator Classic Train Simulator: SW1 Switcher

Train Simulator Classic Train Simulator: SW1 Switcher adds the 600-horsepower Electro-Motive SW1 diesel switcher to Train Simulator Classic. You take its controls for switching duties, with the locomotive available in Baltimore & Ohio, Burlington Northern, Western Pacific and New York Central liveries.

The SW1 locomotive

Introduced in 1938, the SW1 was among the early diesel locomotives used in American railroading and was produced until November 1953. Electro-Motive built 661 units, and more than 80 companies purchased them. The locomotive uses a six-cylinder version of Electro-Motive’s 567-series two-cycle diesel engine. With a 30-foot wheelbase and an average weight of 196,000 pounds, it could work in confined spaces while hauling significant tonnage.

The locomotive includes detailed modeling, an authentic cab and controls, realistic sounds and performance, and both “running” and “cold and dark” versions. It is also enabled for Quick Drive.

Scenarios

The add-on includes four career scenarios, one for each of these routes:

• Marias Pass: “[SW1] Columbia Falls Switcher”
• B&O Mountain Subdivision: “[SW1] Piedmont Afternoon Call”
• Feather River Canyon Enhanced: “[SW1] Oroville Interchange”
• Boston & Albany: “[SW1] Working West Springfield”

The scenarios require the corresponding route add-ons: Marias Pass: Shelby - Whitefish, B&O Mountain Subdivision: Cumberland - Grafton, Feather River Canyon Enhanced: Oroville - Portola, and Boston & Albany: Boston - Springfield. The SW1 is also compatible with Free Roam and Quick Drive scenarios.