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Train Simulator: Relive the Old West with the CPRR 4-6-0 Buffalo Steam Loco Add-On

Experience the golden age of railroading with the Train Simulator: CPRR 4-6-0 Buffalo Steam Loco Add-On. Developed by Smokebox, this DLC brings the iconic Central Pacific's 1860s-era 4-6-0 "Buffalo" to life, adding a new level of immersion to your Train Simulator experience.

Conquer the Sierra Nevada with the Buffalo-Class Ten-Wheeler

Built in 1868 by Rogers Locomotive & Machine Works, the "Buffalo" class was specifically designed to tackle the challenging gradients of the Sierra Nevada. Based on the reliable Rogers 4-4-0 design, this 4-6-0 "Ten-Wheeler" boasts an extra set of driving wheels, providing the power needed to conquer steep mountain passes. Master the art of steam locomotive simulation and navigate the historic routes of the Central Pacific Railroad.

Authentic Steam Era Details and Immersive Cab Controls

Become a true steam train engineer! The "Buffalo" 4-6-0 includes realistic features like stoking a wood-burning fire, managing injectors, and handling boiler steam pressure. You'll experience throttle lag, authentic wheel slip, and a wealth of interactive and animated elements. Utilize expert and simple operating modes to ensure an accessible and enjoyable experience for all railroad simulation enthusiasts. Also includes numerous interactive and animated elements, ensures the “Buffalo” is remarkable in its realism.

New Rolling Stock and Captivating Career Scenarios

Joining Central Pacific No. 82, the "Buffalo," is sister locomotive CPRR No. 86, the "Gorilla," as well as two new types of period rolling stock – a CPRR wooden boxcar and caboose-coach. The “Buffalo” pack also features three enjoyable career scenarios set on Smokebox’s captivating and immersive Cheyenne 1869 route (as included in the “Union Pacific No. 119 Steam Loco Add-On” DLC, which is available as a separate purchase).

Included Scenarios

Three career scenarios for the CPRR 4-6-0 on the Smokebox Cheyenne 1869 route are provided (the route is included in the Union Pacific No. 119 Steam Loco Add-On):

• [Buffalo] Boxcars Westward
• [Buffalo] Gorilla in the Mist
• [Buffalo] Hot Box

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

• Central Pacific Railroad 4-6-0 No. 82, the "Buffalo"
• Sister Buffalo-class locomotive No. 86, the "Gorilla"
• Highly realistic controls and operating characteristics
  • Handbrakes on rolling stock controlled by whistle commands, simulating the communication between the locomotive engineer and the brakemen riding the cars
  • AI locomotives blow their whistles appropriately when starting, stopping and backing up
  • Braking without the aid of air-brakes, using a combination of handbrakes and cylinder compression braking
  • Detailed simulation of throttle, reverser, valve gear, firebox, boiler and steam chest, including the effect of opening and closing the admission and exhaust valves as well as the cylinder drains
  • Realistic simulation of operational errors such as hydraulic lock of the throttle, condensation build-up in the cylinders, reverser "slam" when releasing the reverser latch while too much pressure on the valve gear, or degradation of cylinder packing glands caused by stresses on pistons and rods
  • Outside mounted lifting injector
  • Crosshead-driven feedwater pump
  • Bell, fully animated (including clapper and rope) with simulated momentum
  • Animated mechanical control linkages from the cab controls to Stephenson's valve gear, ash pan, injector, crosshead pumps, cylinder drains, sanders and whistle
  • Animated pilot pulling bar and tender handbrake rigging
  • Authentic adhesion and wheel slip physics
  • Realistic fire, sparks, smoke, steam, water and sanding effects
  • Automatic stoking to maintain the desired fire mass controlled with an easy-to-use pop-up slider inside the firebox
  • Opening cab doors, windows and water manhole lid
  • Realistic sounds throughout, including chugging sounds that depend on the exhaust steam pressure and length of valve cut-off
  • Multiple camera views including track-level close-up of the Stephenson's valve gear in action
  • Customisable smoke density, track conditions, headlight shadow-casting, crew presence and control difficulty, via key combinations
  • Snow textures in winter
  • Key-activated in-game performance report giving data such as average and max speed attained, distance travelled, weight and length of consist, etc.
• Extraordinary visual detail and authenticity
• Choice of difficulty settings
  • Compatible with Expert and Simple Controls gameplay train controls.
  • Compatible with default auto fireman as well as manual firing.
  • Compatible with HUD.
• CPRR wooden boxcar
• CPRR caboose-coach
• Three career scenarios for Cheyenne 1869 route
• Quick Drive compatible
• Download size: 175.5mb