

The frequent speed changes in particular make completing some of the scenarios difficult as negative points add up quickly, which in turn results in lack of experience for career progression. The route between Los Angeles and San Diego can be more challenging for beginning players as sections of the railway include frequent speed changes in addition to sharp turns in rural areas. The scenarios vary in difficulty with only a few that are focused on series newcomers. Tutorials are included for series newcomers that feature both the game's controls as well as an introduction to the F59PHI locomotive.Īs with other Train Simulator series routes, a selection of career scenarios are included that range from simple passenger trips along sections of the railway to events at night that showcase the environment covered in neon lights and illumination from the locomotive. Passenger cars also have detailed interiors in which players can relax in and enjoy the cityscapes and countrysides as the train moves along the route. The locomotive's interior is fully-modeled with active buttons and switches along with dynamic gages that display speed and other such indicators. A neat addition to locomotive includes a drivable cab car as the route doesn't contain any turning facilities, which results in a push-pull service.

In addition, players travel by a variety of landmarks from Angel Stadium and San Clemente Pier to Miramar Hill and San Juan Capistrano Station.įor traveling along the route, the downloadable content includes the Pacific Surfliner consist that is powered by the EMD F59PHI diesel locomotive in navy blue and grey Amtrak livery. The route has players navigating their locomotive through and alongside sprawling cityscapes, valleys, hills, and beaches to name a few. As its title suggests, the route encompasses the 128 mile Pacific Surfliner railroad service that runs between downtown Los Angeles and San Diego. While the downloadable route can be added to the collection of current Train Simulator 2014 owners, it also functions as a standalone game as it includes the necessary core technology. Not along after the release of Train Simulator 2014, fans eager for more content can already expand their game through the downloadable Pacific Surfliner LA - San Diego route.
