![]() This, plus a cheaper than standard rail, resulted in slower speed limits throughout and a more challenging (and breath-taking) journey through the rolling fields of South Africa. In order to achieve such expansion so quickly, a simple path through the rugged hills was not possible, and instead, the railway weaved its way up and down each slope. Nevertheless, the NCCR got on with acquiring land and started extending the line eastbound Swellendam was reached by 1899 and Riversdale in 1903. This was to be no mean feat, the bay was some 200 kilometres (124 miles) further from Ashton (as the crow flies) and between the two was challenging terrain. The NCCR’s plans for the dwindling line were much more ambitious – an extension to Mossel Bay. Services struggled on until 1892 when it was sold to a brand new company, the New Cape Central Railway (NCCR). Unfortunately though, competition from ox-wagon traffic was too great, and the CCR was declared bankrupt after only 2 years of operation. The first 70 kilometres (44 miles) was constructed over the next few years and public services started running in 1887, initially across a short section to Robertson, with the full line opening some 10 months later. Farmers were quick to persuade entrepreneurs that were based in London, England to set up the Cape Central Railway, and kick off its construction eastward from Worcester to Roodewal (now Ashton) via the Breede valley. The intention was to link villages and agricultural land to Cape Town, allowing for faster transportation of fresh produce into markets there. Includes 10 challenging career scenarios covering freight, passenger, regional and express services in both English and Deutsche.Explore the expansive Mossel Bay route and all its sights and “scents” in Train Simulator!ĭiscussions for a new railway line in South Africa were first had in 1883.Includes three iconic trains including the DB BR 189, DB BR 111 and DB BR 401.Featuring highly realistic and advanced signalling with PZB functionality throughout the route.Features the 80 km route between Freiburg and Basel.With scenarios being added daily, why don’t you check it out now!Ĭlick here for Steam Workshop scenarios. Train Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. ![]() More scenarios are available on the Steam Workshop online and in-game. Both English and Deutsch versions are included: English The Rhine Valley: Freiburg – Basel Route Add-On features ten engaging and challenging scenarios, covering the entire breadth of included trains, including freight, passenger, regional and high speed express services. ![]() Combine that with 2 locomotives, the DB BR 111 and 189, plus the addition of the DB BR 401 ‘ICE 1’, you will soon have a package unlike any other, so keep an eye out for more on the Rhine Valley: Freiburg – Basel route, available now! The route from Aerosoft is set around 2013/14 and covers the 60 km section between Freiburg (Germany) and Basel (Switzerland), including the newly built high-speed line, taking the route to over 80 km of expertly crafted railway which will be yours to explore. Two of Europe’s largest marshalling yards are present along the railway to host the level of freight traffic it gets. Today, the line is one of the most important in Germany, ferrying local and international passenger and freight traffic, almost always operating at peak capacity. When first built, the line was actually 5ft 3in in gauge (Irish Gauge), before being converted to standard in the mid-1850s. The line opened in sections as each was completed, and the railway in full quickly became a key route for Germany and Switzerland. The line subsequently followed the natural path already carved out by the Rhine, with construction lasting until 1855. The Baden State Railway knew they wanted to build a line between Mannheim and Basel, making it as straight as possible to keep both journey times and construction costs at a minimum, all while serving as many major cities as possible. Partner Programme member Aerosoft brings the detailed and scenic Rhine Valley Railway between Freiburg and Basel to Train Simulator!Įnvisaged as an important route throughout the south of Germany and into Switzerland, the Rhine Valley Railway was funded in the late 1830s. ![]()
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