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Train Simulator: Conquer the Legendary Raton Pass!

Experience one of America's most iconic and challenging rail lines with the Train Simulator: Raton Pass: Trinidad - Raton Route Add-On. Haul heavy Santa Fe freight and guide Amtrak's Southwest Chief across the breathtaking, rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Colorado and New Mexico. Prepare for an unforgettable railroad simulation adventure!

Developed by Milepost Simulations, renowned for their detailed Train Simulator routes like Canadian Mountain Passes and Clear Creek Narrow Gauge, this add-on meticulously recreates the 1990s era. Relive the days of Santa Fe's powerful warbonnet diesels hauling intermodal, coal, grain, and manifest trains, alongside Amtrak's sleek Superliner-equipped Southwest Chief. Master the art of train driving on this demanding route.

The Raton Pass route stretches from the Colorado plains at Hoehne's to Trinidad, where the challenging ascent over Raton Pass begins. Navigate steep grades, tight curves, and a mix of single and double track through the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains to Raton, New Mexico. South of Raton, enjoy continuous route to Hebron, New Mexico, offering approximately 45 miles of meticulously detailed track, including yards and interchange facilities. This historically significant railroad, built in 1878-79, features imposing grades reaching 3.7 percent and included the 2,041-foot-long Raton Pass Tunnel at an elevation of 7,588 feet – the highest point on the Santa Fe line. This is true realistic train simulation!

This add-on isn't just about the route; it also boasts a superb collection of locomotives and rolling stock. Command Santa Fe's powerful General Electric 4,000-horsepower “Dash 8” locomotives – the four-axle (B-B) GE B40-8W and the six-axle C40-8W – both adorned in the iconic silver-and-red “Warbonnet” livery. For the Amtrak Southwest Chief, the unique Amtrak GE B32-8WH (Dash 8-32BWH) is included, along with a complete Amtrak Superliner consist featuring an Amtrak Material Handling Car (MHC). To handle the heavy tonnage, a selection of freight rolling stock is provided, including distinctive articulated “spine car” piggyback flats and Thrall-design coal gondolas. Experience the full spectrum of rail transport!

Embrace the glory and challenges of Western mountain railroading with the Train Simulator Raton Pass route. Download now and embark on an epic railroad journey!

Included Scenarios

The Raton Pass route features eight engaging career scenarios featuring AT&SF intermodal, coal, grain, and manifest operations, along with Amtrak's Southwest Chief. Two free roam scenarios are also included:

• Eastbound Chief
• Westbound Chief
• Eastbound Manifest
• Hotshot Detour
• Westbound Intermodal
• Coal Empties
• Coal over the Pass
• Grain Extra West
• Raton Free Roam
• Trinidad Free Roam

Discover even more scenarios on the Steam Workshop, offering countless hours of exciting train simulation gameplay. With new scenarios added regularly, expand your railroad empire today!

Key Features

• 45 main line route miles of challenging Santa Fe trackage and operations, including the complete passage of the famous Raton Pass in Colorado and New Mexico, offering true railroad engineering simulations.
• Diverse main line Santa Fe freight and Amtrak passenger operations
• Yards and interchanges and Amtrak station at Trinidad and Raton
• Santa Fe General Electric B40-8W and C40-8W diesels in AT&SF Warbonnet livery
• Amtrak GE B32-8WH (Dash 8-32BWH) diesel and complete Superliner consist, including Amtrak Material Handling Car (MHC)
• Freight equipment, including articulated “spine” piggyback flats and Thrall-style coal gondolas
• Eight career scenarios; two free-roam scenarios
• Quick Drive compatible
• Download size: 848.8 MB