Train Simulator Classic

Single-player train simulator with licensed locomotives and editable routes

Dovetail Games · Published by Dovetail Games - Trains, Dovetail Games · Released Sep 17, 2015

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 72% of 29K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 55 in 30 days
Playing now: 432; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 month ago; Aug 5, 2026

What is Train Simulator Classic?

A single-player railway simulator set on real-world routes in England, Germany, and the United States. You drive licensed trains while managing speed, brakes, signals, passengers, and freight across career scenarios or Quick Drive sessions. An editor lets you create railways and scenarios.

For you if...

+you want relaxed, single-player train driving
+you enjoy managing signals, brakes, and speed
+you like creating routes and scenarios with editor tools

Not for you if...

−you want competitive or cooperative multiplayer modes
−you prefer action-focused play over relaxed simulation
−you expect current-generation graphics

What players say

72% of 29,454 reviews are positive · 83% of 55 in the last 30 days

Players praise the range of routes and locomotives, the driving depth, and community-made scenarios and maps. The most common complaints concern the amount and cost of paid add-ons, along with crashes, stuttering, and scenarios or other content failing to load.

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Train Simulator Classic system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: 32-bit Windows 10*
Processor: Intel Core-i3 4330 3.50 GHz Dual Core or AMD A8 6600K 3.90 GHz Quad Core or Better
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 Graphics with 1 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 40 GB or more available space (Additional Add-Ons will require more)
Notes: Requires mouse and keyboard or Xbox Controller

OS: 64-bit Windows 10, Windows 11 or later*
Processor: Intel Core-i5 4690 3.50 GHz Quad Core or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.80 GHz Quad Core or Better
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 4 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better
Memory: 16 GB or Better
Storage: 40 GB or more available space (Additional Add-Ons will require more)
Notes: Requires mouse and keyboard or Xbox Controller Laptop, Notebook, Mobile or Low Power versions of the above specifications (including Intel or Integrated Graphics) may work but are not supported. Updates to Chipset, Graphics and Audio Device Drivers may be required. *The Steam Client only supports Windows 10 and later.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 1,384
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards, In-app purchases