Raildriver Revolution! Train Sim World 5 Just Got REAL

[@SomeExistite]

Honestly, I don't really trust Dovetail. I bought TSW2 on Steam after playing it on Xbox One (because my gaming PC was broken) and before I got a chance to play it on PC, they released TSW3. And then they released TSW4. And Now TSW5. The game looks fine, but it's not worth it to me if the game is replaced every year with little changes and more undelivered promises.

[@someguy9422]

Yeah I agree, Definitely not buying from any developer that's just bumping out the same game every year or so. Why would they care about issues with their current game when they can just rinse and repeat releasing another one every year. Now they're charging even more money just for "early access". Yeah no thanks

[@erikwilliam1254]

My sentiments exactly. First one I was happy to give a go after playing Train Sim Classic since 2012. Then they announced the third one not long after I got TSW. By that point I knew it's just a cash grab. Rather than update the improvements to the first one, they just make a copy and slap a number on it like it's a new game.

[@weylinwest9505]

Dovetail Games is very good at making money at the cost of player satisfaction.

[@R_E_D22]

i don't get how people play tsw, i just looked on steam and its $2,634.96 for all DLC, plus they release the same thing every year

[@user-ms4jg5wk1z]

Keep your thoughts to yourself. (Honestly your kinda right)

[@Tegridyvs]

Not sure how accurate the train physics are but a little piece of advice. NEVER come off the dynamics before the automatic brakes. The dynamics keep the slack bunched up. If you stop dynamic braking while you have air, that slack will run out and you’ll for sure break a knuckle if it runs outs too hard.

[@frosteez7239]

Do it all the time. Just make sure your not gonna snap it, or just make sure it’s stretched out.

[@em2attic]

​@frosteez7239 damn flat earther lmao! Nah but doing that shit on heavy grade territory like cajon pass is just asking for a bad day.

[@davebond2381]

​@@frosteez7239in real life, you'll get a knuckle if the train is long enough. Impossible to have it stretched while using dynamic

[@TrendingHeadlinesTV]

As a prior BNSF conductor on the Cajon sub, I’m pretty sure that manifest is restricted to 45mph per GCOR. Just because the track speed says 60, it depends on the type of train cars you have.

[@chefboyarb]

Similar to tractor trailers. Most speed signs are posted for cars and pick up trucks. A lot of those speeds we are supposed to go slower such as turns and on ramp/off ramps.

[@IWU447]

Do you recommend me to join as a conductor?

[@KingCaz01]

@@IWU447if you don’t mind a rough schedule and being gone all the time. I’m a conductor for bnsf

[@IWU447]

@KingCaz01 for now that doesn't bother me but I might want to try it for a few years, unless I really enjoy it and get more runs that I can be home more often. What's a typical day at work like?

[@KingCaz01]

@ it catches up to you. Right now we get called after every 10 hours sit on the train for 10-12 hours then repeat. Most of the time you’re just looking out a window unless you got work on the train.

[@GTOAviator]

It's wild that a project like Derail Valley outclasses this.

[@vincebagadonis8016]

"train sim 5 isn't a huge step up from the last one or the one before that" he says. lol Glad you noticed!

[@jfavignano]

It never is sadly

[@Spawned-in60]

@@jfavignano and the stutters STILL exist after all these years. Unbelievable.

[@jfavignano]

I am aware of Run 8, I can't justify the price to buy everything needed for the older style graphics. I get the appeal, it's just not for me.

[@vincebagadonis8016]

The scenery graphics still look terrible! As bad as procedurally generated scenery, only they aren't! TSW is a scam, Stop buying it!

[@drezdin4557]

So what’s wrong with train sim?

[@pootispiker2866]

​@@drezdin4557It looks and runs like garbage

[@drezdin4557]

@@pootispiker2866 well that’s just one persons opinion

[@IrishStar-Devil]

Your sleeping on run8 same price as train world 5 but has more mechanics and it's more real to life then train world 5 is you actually deliver cars to factories and got to pick them up and put them on locals and send them out to their destinations by your self or AI and if you get the other maps you can connect them all together in your game I rather have run8 graphics with real life mechanics then train world 5 with just good graphics and nothing like real life railroading

[@V0latyleUSMC]

Couple points of note: BNSF GCOR (General Code of Operating Rules) 5.8.2 requires ringing the bell: * Before moving, except when making momentary stop and start switching movements * As a warning signal anytime it is necessary * When approaching men or equipment on or near the track * When approaching public crossings until the crossing is occupied Also, when you're moving light power (just the locomotives) you can use the independent brake Railway name is now just BNSF, they dropped "Burlington Northern Santa Fe" in 2005

[@jfavignano]

yeah I don't run the bell because it bothers people with misophonia

[@jonathanbair523]

@@jfavignano As someone that lives near a yard, I hear the suckers ALL THE TIME!!! So thank you for not running the bell full time... I do have to wonder.Will they have a sandbox mode where you can lay down your own track, or will it stay all pre-made?

[@jonathanbair523]

@@jfavignano In the full game can you do a run from say LA to Dallas/Fort Worth and pick the rout you want to take like you can on ATS?

[@curtisridge2506]

Lol no​@@jonathanbair523

[@inductiveship1999]

@@jonathanbair523that would be awesome to make your own tracks

[@kensingtonchapp4819]

I REALLY wish we could run real trains up the hill at 55 😂. More common is between 14 and 19mph so I'm jealous. The 30 curve at 7th St. becomes a 55mph zone, then up to 70. We have two freight trains capable of reaching 70 up that part of the hill but they're rare to catch. You've got to check a bunch of stuff on the trailing units, but you mostly got it. Fun fact: the gen field switch should be down on all trailing units, and all the units you have in the "run" position will start automatically with just the reverser in fwd or rev from the lead unit. It's called AESS, automated engine start system. I run Cajon pass in real life every day and this is shockingly accurate

[@em2attic]

Yep we see you down there having all the fun, meanwhile we got 12mph drags with loco failures and stalls all day long on the "other guys" track above yours 😂.

[@DarkLink1996]

Speaking of fires. The 3 brush fires in SoCal are slowly reaching 100% containment! Crazy thing is, I work near where the Airport Fire began. Public Works moving boulders and a K-Rail during triple digit heat! Seeing the big smoke plumes were crazy

[@DarkLink1996]

Airport Fire 100% contained 23,526 acres 3 heat related injuries. 8 Fire Hand Crews injured in a rollover

[@andrewnelson3826]

While locomotives are in trail, the gen field switch should be down. Also the walkway chains should be hooked to the other locomotive so you can walk through unobstructed. Nice vid Jeff!

[@raysmith1414]

I''m a conductor for a Class 1 freight railroad and just got the call for engine service. This is so accurate. those chains are wrong btwn engines

[@yungkidnf]

How would the layout be IRL?

[@forsteelgaming2325]

​@yungkidnf Well also IRL there would be a break wheel on the side of each engine and you have to release each one individually. Also where is the yard master you can't make moves in the yard without talking to the yard master unless you were a remote operator

[@forsteelgaming2325]

I was with CSX for awhile until I joined the police department

[@Banana_Johnsonn]

@@forsteelgaming2325 do you like the RR or the police department more???

[@forsteelgaming2325]

@@Banana_Johnsonn Police department more stable schedule but RR will forever be one of my best careers. It’s so much to learn about RR history IMO.

[@evonini375]

Was waiting for the video!

[@caskisner]

LMFAO 19:26 "I opened the window for you. NOW BE HAPPY!!! 😂😂😂🤣❤️ 23:00 dead🤣🤣🤣

[@DVNSOnNBCSN]

Jeff back behind the helm of trains love to see it ❤

[@3mate1]

Pros over TSW4: Flange squeels and suspension... otherwise it's the same and you have to play a whole run with stuttering to cache memory. What a great sim.

[@jfavignano]

🤣 yup

[@mrbuck5059]

Can you crash the trains? Head on collision? Just like 1994 Papyrus Nascar game where you turn around on the track and crash. 😂

[@patrickjohnson5245]

My all-time dream for a game like this would be the inclusion of the legendary Saluda Grade. It's too iconic not to be here.

[@JJfan48]

Glad I watched this before buying. Thank you Jeff

[@zipninja8499]

There is a free upgrade to 5 for a limited time on Steam.

[@sweetlemonade123]

@@zipninja8499 I don't think this "upgrade" does anything useful.

[@amamdawhatever]

These cabs are too clean to be real. If they really wanted to make it real, they would litter the cab with about 800 opened crew packs, smudge every surface with black marks, especially where the feet go when performing rule 1.11.1 and the top it off with random cases of water sitting everywhere. Also if you want BNSF realism, go to the first siding out of town, go in the hole for about 5 hours and get to the end of Netflix! I'm a little salty after spending a few years as a conductor on the BNSF, UP and CSX. 36:00 going 48 after an approach diverging and you're not setting a mini and setting the dynamics up to get it down to 30! I'm plugging it on you!

[@-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491]

I don't see the point in the developers making a new TSW everytime other than to make sales. Each new version just releases new train lines and routes which you could easily implement as additional DLCs on just one TSW game. Interms of the suspension upgrade etc, they could just add that in as a patch or update.

[@karolkostial1772]

Absolutely, just look at eurotruck sim2 its like 10+ years same game, many updates, many dlcs, but still same game

[@andrew9027]

I wouldn't mind Asobo taking a shot at a train sim using the msfs engine. What I see with 2024 is amazing.

[@yamahaguy1732]

Then we wouldn’t have the same game release year after year!!!! I also wouldn’t mind a truck sim from them since clearly we aren’t getting a decent one on console.

[@TheRebelOfWot]

Would be cooler if the mixed freights weren't limited to 3 car types, nice video

[@elevatorcentral]

we need 250 car beasts with 50 center beams in the middle

[@mrbuck5059]

7:00 😂. Everyone is depressed because the railroad union is never happy.

[@denvercolorado-olegmogilev576]

Driving train in wildfire smoke-the best railroad crap that I saw ever!!! And I'm think about how it's will be in reality, Oh My God!!!

[@alexander1485]

you cannot *drive* a train.

[@alphakiller2269]

She I been driving trains for 6 years now n im 29 n to see ppl making games like this is crazy awesome

[@randomgaming6040]

I saw the video after it was released by 34 seconds, crazy sheit

[@shaunbarter1458]

Hi Jeff, It's been some time since I have been able to watch some videos. I am glad to see that you are using the Rail Driver controller and that you continue to play train sims. I love this TSW collection. The graphics are awesome. I am still on train Simulator Classic and I know how you feel about that Sim... I still enjoy it and my CPU can only handle that one unfortunately. Keep up the awesome work and all that you do for us and the world of simulations.

[@ChaseEversoleTV]

Loved the live stream for this the other day, and this video! I really enjoyed your Derail Valley vids from last summer and was actually watching those again a few days before you went live with TSW5. Would be cool to see more routes in this game. And I’d especially like to see you tackle the PZB/SIFA system in Germany and elsewhere. A fun challenge, I think! Good stuff as always, Jeff!

[@mrcoakes]

when u go into dynamic and start loading u applied the automatic brake and did not bail the engine brake so you built up independant brake cylinder pressure, when this goes over 10 lbs on independant brake cylinder presure it will cut your dynamic brake loading to 0 klbps, this is improper use of blended braking, also if you apply automatic brake you can not back off to reduce it you can only goto release and try again after air recovers, this is because the electronic brake valve is in freight position.

[@pamhensley3126]

If your in dynamic and apply the automatic brake you don’t have to bail the brake off it does not build brake cylinder pressure we always bail the brake off out of habit

[@pamhensley3126]

You must be from Europe or something this is not improper use of anything and there is no freight position

[@pamhensley3126]

Technically if you are using electric brakes like we tested on our csx coal trains you could release the automatic brake a pound at at time if you wanted it was a awesome system I just wish the FRA made it mandatory

[@frosteez7239]

That’s also not correct with ac locos aside from what’s been previously mentioned.

[@TrainSimWorld]

Thanks for covering us, Jeff! 😍

[@ridealongwithrandy]

Amazing detail, funny thing is that I have a dedicated laptop watching Virtual railfan live feeds of the Cajon Pass. I'm a photographer and have photographed trains at Cajon Pass. I also have kept a spreadsheet of the amount of trains from 0800 to 0000 hours for the monyh of November. It is almost 30 trains per day! I run Train Sim on Steam. My poor laptop ...

[@zachfrack2952]

What a great time for sim gamers, for ATS we got Arkansas and the new Mac. We got a new train sim world instalment and we have msfs 24 in about 2 months and hopefully mote information soon on bus simulator 25. For so long those of us who enjoyed sim games, while we had them we didnt have a lot especially not as fancy as we have currently, but now it seems like every few months a new awesome sim is coming out its awesome.

[@mas6013]

its crazy how much small slopes can effect trains

[@noahater5785]

Nice consist with a trio of ES44C4s chained together after looking up the road numbers on each unit

[@pimpked]

Any chance of some Run8 content?

[@alexg6336]

I know right

[@JerryKanMan]

Yes please. Run8 is the Microsoft Flight Sim of the train world. It is hands down the most realistic train sim physics and handling wise. Real railroaders developed it and play it.

[@snaptfilms9726]

Run8 looks so bad though.

[@Spawned-in60]

@@snaptfilms9726 I think they are working on updating the graphics ....

[@yrntaffeta7004]

16:00 I 215 on the right at some point maybe a mile or 2 out of their yard is CA 210 and another 2 miles is a bridge that IRL is University Prwy in San Bernardino and right as you get to that bridge is Dollar Tree DC9 BNSF passes by all the time when I pick up there sad to see the lack of detail on that route, they also pass right under the I15 I215 split shared line with UP on there Palmdale to Colton line and the trains are way longer than they make them in the game will be almost 2 miles on those stack trains, mixed is 20 cars longer than the game I rarely see unit grain trains, but Im just a nerdy truck driver whos always passing the BNSF San Bern yard

[@coolguygames7879]

Hell yeah I'm from San Bernardino what's up

[@911shan]

This game is like a new model for an iPhone or Samsung, get one every 4 years to see enough changes to justify the price.

[@frosteez7239]

That much power, that quick would be a knuckle right off the hop. Keep your joints under 2 for cryin out loud too!

[@andreadickerson7874]

Been kinda under the weather 🤧 but this video has kinda made me forget about it. Love the sim videos

[@SandroSalla]

This game is like farming simulator, they add a new number after the title and wow... a new game for full price! Nice video by the way!

[@NOTTHEREALTARGET]

Always love to see a new video from you Jeff, but I LOVE to see a new train sim video from you! Thanks for making my day!

[@radiomanjk]

Can I ask whether or not the raildriver can be setup in game now? I mean so you can set the buttons yourself for the functionality you need. Kind of like in Train Simulator Classic? I told myself not to buy any new version until this is fixed, or that you get 1 setting for all the locomotives. I just don't know why you need different buttons for camera views depending on what locomotive you drive.

[@daver7465]

I've had my raildriver for what seems like forever, maybe 20 years? I know I first used it in Microsoft Train Simulator. It's withstood the test of time, but I'd love to see a replacement with higher quality materials, longer lever throws etc.

[@mccoy79productions66]

Awesome I love this game! Happy new Year

[@jfavignano]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@Lerp_1]

I cant believe how realistic these Graphics/Trains look. I never really enjoy Train Sims but I might have to get this...

[@Nethanel773]

Beautiful demo! Thanks for putting this up.

[@jfavignano]

Appreciate you checking it out!

[@boombox4037]

I love the sound of those steel wheels against the rails

[@Jared_Wignall]

I always enjoy watching you play these different simulator games. Hope you’re doing well Jeff, hope you’re doing well. Have a great night and take care!

[@CalebGrahnert]

When you set the automatic you need to actuate because it applies independent air break pressure and you cant use independents above 10 mph.

[@NJtoAzMountainBiker]

The engines look great from the TSW 1 or 2 that I have. The outside of the window is about par for the course if you will. I think the issue they have is that they make it to realistic it might only limit it to higher end computers to play.

[@dragongamer3245]

Those camera angles are just insane 🔥🔥

[@raisedbycarlbom4797]

This game is sooooooo pretty. Personally would love to have more videos showing off the beauty of it and the different engines.

[@jimtrack3786]

Thanks for the smooth ride!

[@GevoJoe]

I know it’s just a game, but in reality you would’ve already ripped that train into a couple of pieces the way you’re breaking downhill. You never come out of dynamics while you’re using air simultaneously going downhill. Also, having more than 10 psi in your brake cylinder on the locomotives is illegal on the BNSF. You’re only allowed to use it under 10 unless light power.

[@GevoJoe]

Also, Freight Train don’t have graduated release on the automatic brake. Whatever you set, you have to keep unless you release and reset again.

[@bulldog_OTR]

This a cool coincidence... your doing Cajon in the game and I did Cajon coming down from Hesperia into la on i15. The smoke and fog was thick from the bridge fire...

[@CHRISTOPHERLYTLE-e6g]

I love her videos I've been with you for a very long time I know you're in Florida

[@SgtGoodGaming]

That Raildriver is so small, I wish they had a bigger size for a more real feel to it

[@jasonsadventures64]

I still have my Raildriver from the early 2000s. I'll have to dig it out and see if it still works.

[@docholliday1811]

I love it when you do these videos. Great locos, and thank you for the information on TS5

[@davidlance3950]

I would not mind seeing more of it!

[@mavadelo]

Great that you closed your windows for that fire, but you kept sending out that poor cameraman. I hope you paid him hazard pay.

[@jfavignano]

Oh they were taken care of

[@DarkLink1996]

Love the train vids Jeff! Thanks for all the good stuff

[@lyricof3003]

Goood seeing u playing train sim again :)

[@shredead]

@38:17 what are those little toot noises the engines are making? Sounds like when you lift one cheek to let one out but wanna keep things quiet

[@fenderpuddy5866]

I believe that is those are the air tanks draining. When you compress air in an air tank, it squeezes humidity out of it and creates liquid water. Locomotives purge the water by letting some bursts of air out periodically. Letting water sit in the air tanks would be bad and could cause rust or corrosion, causing them to burst

[@CalebGrahnert]

Keep the gen field down on trailing units. Also put it on run and they'll fire up when you put the reverser forward

[@vincentmontoya6139]

Wow Jeff I'm really loving this game it looks so real like we are watching the real thing happening at the train yard❤

[@djthomas3733]

Aye jeff love the different games you’ve been playing!!

[@markcook512]

Jeff what don't u know about lol at this point I'm not surprised cause u know how to do everything 🤣🤣

[@DerrisPhillips-r9r]

clicked so fast when I got the nofi hope your doing well Jeff

[@jfavignano]

I am hope you have a good week!

[@DerrisPhillips-r9r]

@@jfavignano Thank you You too

[@coolguygames7879]

I live in San Bernardino hell yeah Inland empire represent

[@williampompa9373]

TSW5 is gonna be on my wishlist for real.

[@baddude417]

Great video as always, i think my main gripe with dovetail is that it's basically the same game each year with little "new" features that was possible doing the previous year and just change the number on rhe end. And the sounds just dont do it for me with this sim. I live pretty close to the tracks (Thayer North sub) and hear them everyday and are just off. Anywho, sorry for thr rant 😅 have a great week Jeff!

[@jonnyutah9630]

My guy over here setting air and not actuating, u also only need to turn on the leading loco Gen field 😊

[@redmafiapanda]

As someone who drivers train crews to their trains and destinations as a living the BNSF engine is accurate

[@stevenzubia]

Love your vids Jeff always watch the new ones even the old ones there great 👍

[@johnjurgens6994]

When you got to the summit you were on the right hand track. Just past the summit you were on the middle track. Is that a glitch in the programming. I was wondering if they simulate the slack coming out when you start out on the level. Since you were on a slope I guess there was no slack to deal with. Interesting video.

[@JadenGGvam]

Glad to see you playing train sim again

[@iflick7235]

I purchased a Raildriver largely based on this video. It should be here Saturday. So, you're a salesman Jeff.

[@shaneluben]

I love how you keep bringing up the AI looking so depressed 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@cruzgarcia6173]

@@shaneluben 😄 I feel you, what's up with the conductor? Always depressed, they need to get out of the chair and go run a check before departure. 😄

[@Jackal7783]

That shot at 8:40 looks almost real its insane.

[@AHomelessDorito]

Been disappointed with this game and dovetail. It’s been the same game since TSW 3 and all the dlc costs nearly as much as the game. And then a year from now TSW 6 will be released I’m expecting it will be much the same.

[@honeybadger9425]

Yeah I think it’s about time to pause the new dlc’s and do the multiplayer mode to reinvigorate interest in TSW people are getting a bit disillusioned with new routes constantly coming and not the features they have been asking for for years

[@Amirasplayground]

I totally agree with this!

[@FailureToReport]

Dovetail is a shady company that does nothing but slaps a new Box Number on the same product to charge full price for what should be game updates. As if you don't already bleed through every hole to pay for the routes/trains/etc.

[@mrbuck5059]

I have family that works out of the Dilworth Minnesota BNSF yard. Had to go to Kansas city for conductor training. I dont know anything about it.

[@JadenLamb]

Hey Jeff favignano there is actually some items out there that are based off of real train signals and I think you can actually hook one up and have it programmed in the game to simulate a signal that you're approaching for train Sim world

[@alexg6336]

You should check out run8 v3 train simulator your missing out on it. it’s the most realistic sim out there with the physics and train handling

[@snaptfilms9726]

but it looks so bad. It's like graphics from 8 years ago

[@PplusHer3]

Trainz 22 better lowk

[@MegaHarvickFan29]

I agree, Run8 is the best simulator hands down right now and really kinda has been since it came out over a decade ago. The creators made a decision. Focus on 'ooo shiny!' like TSW, or focus on functionality. They chose functionality and honestly I have all the respect in the world for it. They didn't cheapen their product or sacrifice quality just so someone could be amazed by pretty colors. If Run8's "bad" graphics are a deal breaker for you, then so be it. I'll take my bad looking train that actually runs and operates like a train over anything Dovetail related anyday.

[@CalebGrahnert]

Use the independent to control light engine speeds under 10 mph.

[@DoubleFrameCadilac]

I make service trucks for bnsf pretty cool stuff

[@AvidSurvivalist]

15:48 Oof the gravel texture under the rails kinda reminds me of Windows XP freezing O_O

[@GB19751]

I really enjoyed this video. Never played a train sim before but was interested to take a look at this game. The mountains missing in the background is a major blunder and has put me off buying the game. This game is £39.99 in UK so pretty highly priced. The graphics and sounds on the trains are very immersive, so good job on them. Overall this game is just not pulling me in and I wanted to be...

[@farmerelvis]

Awesome video, it looks like a very cool game. Love it as always

[@AbsintheBabe]

The stuttering issues may be caused by hard drive limits, specifically if you're running the game from a spinning disk drive. Try moving the game to an SSD instead of resorting to running completely through a mission to "cache" everything.

[@jfavignano]

it's on a SSD

[@SimRacingEh]

Those graphics though hot damn

[@alexfry9114]

Hey Jeff your videos are really good and yeah you're right the game could use a little bit more work but it's not terrible

[@davegarski1548]

Maybe the next upgrade, they will add more realistic movement to the rails as the train rides over them. Still, unbelievably cool.

[@KingSNAFU]

A friend of mine gave me an extra copy of TSW3 with some add on DLC. For a few months I enjoyed it but honestly the game grew rather tiresome. I'm a train nerd but the routes you get don't really have enough operational variety for me so I had to peace out. I'd recommend the game Railroader since it's not really a train sim, it kind of an operational sim.

[@JROD2813]

Can’t wait for the next one would love a video with stops in it

[@sakitsination4282]

Good day Jeff are you using the motion platform on the tsw please share how it feels on the next video that you might do

[@dylancalheta6219]

Come on Dovetail one thing us american train simmers ask for is to americanise the horn on the freight trains because that horn sounds so awful..... like wow lol the one thing we all love it to blow the horn and it sounds nothing remotely like a train horn on a freight train in the USA....... everything else is really damn good

[@clafournaise]

I guess you don't have to finish modeling mountains if you are simulating smoke from a wildfire!

[@stevejones924]

IF Asobo doesnt get FS24 in order, I could possibly make the move over to rail! IS TW5 VR ready?