Dovetail Direct 2026 Recap: Train Sim World 7!
Aug 25, 2026
For those who missed our main event today, or prefer to get all their information in video-form, be sure to watch our recent Dovetail Direct for all of the new Train Sim World 7 details, including brand-new Add-on reveals coming post-launch, and a special feature for Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor.
Dovetail Direct: Summer 2026
Here's a quick summary of everything we covered in our Dovetail Direct 2026 event!
- Train Sim World 7 - Arriving September 15th!
▹ UK Airedale & Wharfedale Network: Leeds & Bradford - Skipton & Ilkley
▹ US Florida Tri-Rail: Miami Airport - Boca Raton
▹ DE Bahnstrecke Nürnberg - Würzburg
▹ Deluxe Northern BR Class 333 EMU
▹ Deluxe Tri-Rail GP49H-3 Loco
▹ Deluxe DB BR 412 ICE 4 High Speed EMU - Add-ons Coming After TSW7's Release
▹ Tadami Line (Union Workshop) – Releasing Sept 29th!
▹ Neckartalbahn (TSG) - BR 23 German Steam loco!
▹ Cumbrian Coast (Just Trains)
▹ Rhein-Neirs-Bahn (FolezWorld)
▹ Lisbon-Setubal (VirtuaVia306) – New Portuguese route!
▹ Southern Pacific Ore Lines (High Iron Sim) - Newly Announced TSW Add-ons
▹ Birmingham Shrewsbury (All Aboard Studios)
▹ Atlantic Coast Par-Newquay (Brass Can Games) – New Developer!
▹ ÖBB Expert Railjet (TSG)
▹ NJ TRANSIT Bergen Line (Dovetail Games)
▹ Northern Trans-Pennine Remastered & Class 37 (PixelPunk) – New Developer!
▹ Amsterdam-Den Haag (Dovetail Games) – New Dutch route!
▹ ECML King’s Cross (Alan Thomson Simulation)
▹ GWR Class 387 (Grump Dog Games)
▹ Northern Class 158 (Skyhook Games)
▹ Class 466 & Sheerness Branch (Firefly Simulations)
▹ DB BR 212 Class V100 (TSG)
▹ A New Romanian Route (Railforge) - Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor
▹ Announcing 2 brand-new character Add-ons arriving this winter and in early 2027!
▹ Claim your free Thomas in his LBSC Anniversary Green bonus livery today
▹ Discover the new August 25th Update, including key improvements and a new Explore Menu.
▹ Meet The Team - learn more about the people who developed the game!
▹ Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor Deluxe Edition physical release later this year!
Woah, that's a big list - what an exciting year! New routes, locomotives, features and updates, alongside all new countries and upcoming third-party add-ons coming soon!
We truly hope you loved watching our Dovetail Direct this year, made with love and passion from all our internal teams at Dovetail Games, and we want to share an extra heartfelt thank you to the incredible group at Blueprint Film who go above and beyond with us in each Direct, making them special every time, and raising the ceiling this year too!
Train Sim World 7: Pre-order Now, Out September 15th!
Pick up any of our new editions; Standard, Deluxe or Ultimate, which can be purchased with a special 10% Pre-Order or Loyalty Discount available on selected platforms. See below for details:
- Steam – 10% Pre-order Discount
- Epic Games – 10% Pre-order Discount
- XBOX – 10% Pre-order Discount
- PlayStation – 10% Pre-order Discount with PS+
Read more about our Pre-order/Loyalty discounts on our TSW7 FAQs.
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Train Sim World 7 is only available on PC (Steam, Epic Games, Xbox for PC) and Gen-9 console platforms (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X).
TSW7 Routes and Locomotive Summary
Airedale & Wharfedale Network: Leeds & Bradford - Skipton & Ilkley
Make way for the north of England and hurry through the quaint commuter hills of Yorkshire; the complex Airedale & Wharfedale Network is ready for steadfast service in Train Sim World 7! Aboard modern Northern traction, operate across a variety of lines that converge into two major cities: Leeds and Bradford.
Northern BR Class 333 EMU
Make a splash with extra Northern variety as you swim through the scenic rails of Yorkshire; the bowl-like Class 333 is ready for Airedale & Wharfedale business in Train Sim World! A Leeds staple for 20+ years, take charge of an iconic commuter unit on Skipton shuttles, Bradford-bound runs and Ilkley locals.
Florida Tri-Rail: Miami Airport - Boca Raton
All Aboard for the Sunshine State! Ride the rails of Florida for the first time in Train Sim World 7. Take charge of Tri-Rail services under the dramatic coastal sun, and carry cargo with CSX power, as you surf through South Florida between bustling Miami Airport, and Fort Lauderdale to Boca Raton.
Tri-Rail GP49H-3 Loco
Feel the Call of Geep Duty put additional equipment to work across the rails of Miami with the Tri-Rail GP49H-3 for Train Sim World 7! Hired for supplemental commuter use, add a timeless twist into the mix as you go highball against the mainstay of Florida’s fleet aboard a rebuilt relic.
Bahnstrecke Nürnberg - Würzburg
Wind your way around the low peaks of Bavaria on thrilling long-distance and speedy regional services; varied action awaits along Bahnstrecke Nürnberg - Würzburg in Train Sim World 7! Venture through valleys aboard continental commuter units and ICE traffic galore on a scenic sprint from city to city.
DB BR 412 ICE 4 High Speed EMU
Accelerate across high-speed German rails in style with the ultra-modern and fan-favourite DB BR 412 ICE 4, making its grand debut in Train Sim World 7! From its unique appearance to its efficient, speedy service, the ultimate express journey awaits between Nürnberg, Würzburg, and beyond.
TSW7 Core Features
New Game Mode: Freight Hauler
Find new ways to cart cargo with Freight Hauler. Marshall freight to its destination free from instructions or schedules. It’s your choices, your strategy, as freight cars populate the route, each one looking for a home. Switch, shunt and haul them all as you see fit.
Live Weather
The forecast calls to you with Live Weather, have in-game weather powered by real-time location-specific data, getting you deep into the action exactly as it’s happening out in the World. The next job awaits, no matter the meteorology.
Beginner Controls (Or "Simplified Controls")
As a completely new toggle-able setting, built for easier driving and available for Free Roam and Timetable services, Beginner Controls allows anyone to experience Train Sim World and driving complex locomotives at the push of a few buttons, offering an alternative way to play.
New Graphical Improvements
On top of that, Train Sim World 7 now runs on DirectX 12, supports DLSS 4.5 adding DLAA and upscaling, as well as FSR 4 for upscaling and frame generation.
Epic Quality Settings for PC
Take things beyond Ultra with an all-new “Epic” settings level, taking better advantage of modern hardware by extending draw distances and improving shadow quality.
Make visuals the best they can be with an all-new Enhanced Lighting option for all TOD4 routes. Take a look at our before & after comparisons below, featuring the Mittenwaldbahn, Great Western Express and Bernina Line Add-ons.
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Safety Systems 'On By Default' Setting
Take things a step further with enhanced realism by enabling safety systems by default! Now, should you choose to, step into the cab and find that the likes of AWS, PZB and more are already enabled - which is often the case for taking over trains - or keep things as they are if you prefer a relaxing run or still want to enable them yourself.
Additional QoL Improvements
Alongside these great improvements, we've additionally got a further range of supportive and quality-of-life changes that further make TSW7 the best edition to date.
- New TSW7 Menu Interface
- Faster Loading Times, even with a large volume of installed Add-ons
- FOV (Field-of-view) Settings
- Improved Temporary Speed Restrictions
- Steam Deck ready and Steam Cloud Support
- Increased external camera speed setting
- Train bell toggle on controllers
- AI Conductor setting to automatically handle door operation
Train Sim World 7 – Bundle Breakdown!
Let’s take a look at all the bundles and packages you can get for Train Sim World 7, available to pre-order now for a 10% discount to all shown prices!
TSW7 Standard Edition = £44.99 / €49.99 / $49.99
Alongside all of the benefits from our Free Starter Edition (detailed below), including in this edition will be:
- Airedale - Wharfedale Network Add-On with the Northern Class 331, LNER BR Class 801, Class 66 & HYA Limestone Hopper wagon included!
- Bahnstrecke Nürnberg - Würzburg Route Add-On with the DB BR 440, DB BR 442 Nürnberg S-bahn, DB BR 401 ICE 1 and DB BR 193 Vectron all included!
- Tri-Rail: Miami Commuter Route Add-On with the Tri-Rail BL36PH, Tri-Rail FP40PH-3C, Tri-Rail Rotem Cars, CSX SD40-2 & GP38-2 and Dura-Max Rock Hopper Car all included!
- New Core Features, including Freight Hauler, Live Weather, Improved Graphics, Epic Settings, Simple Controls and more!
- 10% Pre-order & Loyalty Discount before launch
Oh, did we accidentally leave some of the sketch marks in our keyart above? Well, find out more soon, but as a sneak preview, we enlisted the help of creative genius Tom Connell to support us creating some of the beautiful new keyarts for Train Sim World 7, and we hope you love the new look!
TSW7 Deluxe Edition = £64.99 / €79.99 / $79.99
Featuring all of the benefits of the Standard Edition, you will also get the benefits of:
- Northern BR Class 333 – Layers onto the Airedale - Wharfedale Network
- BR 412 ICE 4 Loco Add-On – Layers onto the Nürnberg - Würzburg Route
- Tri-Rail GP49 Loco Add-On – Layers onto the Tri-Rail: Miami Commuter Route
- 5-day Early Access from September 10th, 2025!
- 10% Pre-order & Loyalty Discount before launch
TSW7 New Ultimate Edition = £114.99 / €129.99 / $129.99
Featuring all of the benefits of Standard and Deluxe Editions, you will also get a collection of selected routes and included locomotives that compliment the perfect TSW6 experience:
- Riviera Line Route
- XC BR Class 220 Loco
- Leipzig – Dresden Route
- Nahverkehr Dresden Route
- DB BR 294 Shunter
- Morristown Line Route
- NJ Transit ALP-45DP
- 5-day Early Access from September 10th, 2025!
- 10% Pre-order & Loyalty Discount before launch
This includes all of the Train Sim World 6 Deluxe content... so I suppose you could call it Train Sim World 67 Edition? [Note to self: I can't leave this in the final article, right?]
See a comparison of the different editions, what's included, on our summary asset:
Train Sim World 7 Free Starter Edition
The Free Starter Edition allows everyone to play Train Sim World 7 at no cost, whether you're a returning player looking to upgrade from a previous game in the series, or a new players giving it a try for the first time!
Get access to the Training Center, a tailor-made environment designed to train you up with the fundamentals of locomotive operations! Learn the art of rail across steam, diesel and electric traction.
Try your hand at mastering this introductory experience, as well as the in-game tools such as Free Roam and Livery Designer, before building a collection of your favourite add-on routes and locos. Take things easy by starting with Simplified Controls until you’re ready for the full hands-on experience.
Best of all, it’s yours to keep forever - once claimed, never lose your access!
A great benefit of the Free Starter Edition is that after Train Sim World 7's full launch on September 15th, you can purchase the TSW7 core routes and Deluxe locos separately, and build your own edition however you choose.
Compatible Content
As with previous core Train Sim World releases, you'll be able to carry over your collection of add-ons to Train Sim World 7. Please see our TSW compatible content FAQs to read more about the process of installing content across our supported game platforms.
Upcoming Train Sim World 7 Add-ons
As a quick summary of the exciting TSW Add-ons coming soon, and our brand-new announcements from this year:
- Coming Soon! Tadami Line (Union Workshop) – Releasing September 29th!
- Neckartalbahn (TSG) - BR 23 German Steam loco!
- Cumbrian Coast (Just Trains)
- Rhein-Neirs-Bahn (FolezWorld)
- Lisbon-Setubal (VirtuaVia306) – New Portuguese route!
- Southern Pacific Ore Lines (High Iron Sim)
- New! Birmingham Shrewsbury (All Aboard Studios)
- New! Atlantic Coast Par-Newquay (Brass Can Games) – New 3P!
- New! ÖBB Expert Railjet (TSG)
- New! NJ TRANSIT Bergen Line (Dovetail Games)
- New! Northern Trans-Pennine Remastered & Class 37 (PixelPunk) – New 3P!
- New! Amsterdam-Den Haag (Dovetail Games) – New Dutch route!
- New! ECML King’s Cross (Alan Thomson Simulation)
- New! GWR Class 387 (Grump Dog Games)
- New! Northern Class 158 (Skyhook Games)
- New! Class 466 & Sheerness Branch (Firefly Simulations)
- New! DB BR 212 Class V100 (TSG)
- New! A New Romanian Route (Railforge)
Pre-order Train Sim World 7 Now!
If you can’t wait to become part of the action, remember that you can pre-order Train Sim World 7 now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam! Please see our TSW7 FAQs for more information on this for each game platform.
Get A First Look With Our Previews Next Week!
Starting next week, we have new previews coming up, beginning on September 2nd 2026 and starting each day from 18:00 UTC / 19:00 BST.
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Catch the Train Sim World 7 Roadmap This Week!
Exec Producer of Trains, Matt, and Senior Community Manager, Alex, will also be live on Thursday August 27th to share the full TSW7 Roadmap, details from the Dovetail Direct: Summer 2026 event, and answer your questions live!
Send us your questions in advance on our August 2026 Roadmap Q&A thread, and we’ll answer as many as we can!
Join us in the Community!
Make sure you’re joining our teams on our Dovetail Live forums, our official Discord, and community-led spaces that we are active in – let us know what you’re looking forward to most.
Find out more about Train Sim World 7 by following @trainsimworld on Twitter/X, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Discord
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