Frankfurt - Fulda Gameplay Guide

This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the Frankfurt - Fulda: Kinzigtalbahn Route Add-On. Below you will find information about the content available for this route, including links to community videos. Each of our video links demonstrate what a successful run may look like and can be used to help players having difficulty with a particular scenario.

Route Features

• Length: 103km
• Country: Germany
• Operator: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain
• Stations: 24 Stations
• Released: 17th September 2024

Locomotives

• BR 411 DB
• BR 423 DB
• 766.2 DBpbzfa DB
• BR 114 DB
• BR 146.2 DB
• BR 193 Vectron DB

Training

• Frankfurt - Fulda Route Introduction
• ICE T Introduction
• LZB Introduction
• BR 114 Introduction
• BR 146.2 Introduction
• Cruise Control (BR 146.2)
• BR 423 Introduction
• 766.2 DBpbzfa DB Introduction
• Control/Cab Cars (DABpbzfa 766)
• Changing Ends - Cab Cars (DABpbzfa 766 + BR 146.2)
• DB Vectron Introduction
• Flixtrain Introduction

Rail Journeys

On the Case Chapters:

• Peachy
• ICE up
• S-Bahn Learner
• People Mover
• Remote Work
• Regio Rider
• Teaching Traxx
• Traxx Teamwork
• Freight Initiate
• Vectron Venture

Old dog, new Flix Chapters (FlixTrain Add-On):

• Flix up my sleeves
• Flix by Flix
• Green with envy

One and One and One Chapters (DB BR 111 & n-Wagen Pack):

• Old School Learning
• Ride in Comfort
• n-Wagen Wheels Rolling

Scenarios

• Hanau Heart Rate Raiser (FlixTrain Add-on)
• Delays Expected (FlixTrain Add-on) 
• Right Place, Right Time (FlixTrain Add-on) 
• Check A Train
• Test Train
• Pull!
• Frankfurt Ferry
• Mind the Gap
• ICE into the night
• Cheesed to Meet You
• Old Heroes (DB BR 111 & n-Wagen Pack)
• Melted ICE (DB BR 111 & n-Wagen Pack)
• Rail Recovery (DB BR 111 & n-Wagen Pack)

Achievements

• FTF: Bücherwurm (Complete all the training modules on Frankfurt Fulda)
• FTF: True Frankfurter (Complete all the Scenarios on Frankfurt Fulda)
• FTF: Sweet T (Operate the ICE-T for 100km within the speed limit)
• FTF: Sailor (Complete the Frankfurt Ferry scenario)

• FTF: Got that dog in me (Complete all the route tasks on Frankfurt Fulda)

Route Map

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the start-up procedure for the BR 411 DB?

1. Set the Reverser to Forward.
2. Set the GNT Isolation Switch to Normal on the switch panel to the driver's right.
3. Set the NeiTec to On, found on the switch panel.
4. Apply the throttle to get moving.

What is the start-up procedure for the BR 423 DB?

1. Insert the Mastery key.
2. Set the Reverser to Forward.
3. Apply the throttle to get moving.

What is the start-up procedure for the 766.2 DBpbzfa DB?

1. Insert the reverser handle.
2. Se the Brake Key to On.
3. Set the Reverser to Forward.
4. Se the Train Brakes to Running.
5. Apply the throttle to get moving.

What is the start-up procedure for the BR 114 DB?

1. Insert the Reverser handle.
2. Set the Reverser to Forward.
3. Ste the Brake Key to On.
4. Set the Train Brake to Running.
5. Set the Speed Selector to 100km/h to get moving.

What is the start-up procedure for the BR 146.2 DB?

1. Insert the Reverser handle.
2. Set The Reverser to Forward.
3. Set the Train Brake to Release.
4. Apply the Throttle to get moving.

What is the start-up procedure for the BR 193 Vectron DB?

1. Set the Master Key to On.
2. Set the Reverser to Forward.
3. Set the Train Brake Cut-Out to Cut-In.
4. Set the Train Brake to Running.
5. Apply the Throttle to get moving.

Video Guides

• Class 411 ICE T Tutorial (trainsimulatordriver)
• Class DB BR 423 Tutorial (trainsimualtordriver)
• DB BR 146.2 Tutorial (trainsimulatordriver)
• Guard Mode on Frankfurt Fulda Tutorial (trainsimulatordriver)
• Frankfurt   Fulda Route Introduction With Collectible Route Tasks (trainsimulatordriver)

Route Hopping

Platform Comparison

While we strive to provide a comparable experience across platforms, some differences may occur due to the performance or memory limitations on specific platforms. This section details what you can expect, depending on where you are playing.

PS5, Xbox Series X & PC

You will get the complete experience

Xbox Series S

Due to memory constraints and performance concerns, Xbox Series S will be limited to the following layers:

• FlixTrain BR 193 Vectron
• DB BR 411 ICE-T
• RB12, RB34, RB52, RB53, RB61, RE2, RE9, RE14, RE30, RE68, RE70 (Passenger services using DB BR 114 and 146 locomotives with Dostos between Frankfurt Hbf and Fulda.)
• S8, S9 (DB BR 423 S-Bahn services – Internal layers within Frankfurt)
• Intermodel-2 Layer (Vectron services – Internal layers within Frankfurt)
• Sggmrss, Habbiins, Kijls and Tadgs wagons (DB BR 193 Vectron freight services)
• AI Layers: S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7 (DB BR 423 S-Bahn services – Internal layers within Frankfurt)

PS4 & Xbox One

Timetable services on 8th gen consoles (PS4 & Xbox One) are formed of DB BR 114 + Dostos (RB51, RE51, RE50, RE54 and RE55 services) and ICE-T services, with additional FlixTrain Vectron layers for owners of Deluxe / Special Edition. Other locos such as the DB Vectron will not have playable services, but can still be used in Free Roam mode, Livery Designer, Formation Designer, and Scenario Planner if you own them.

Timetable Layers

Timetable Layers will allow you to drive locomotives from other routes/add-ons in timetable mode. They may require you to own the complete set of compatible add-ons before layers are activated. The exception being where an add-on states it has timetable support for this route in the product description. The following information is confirmed for 9th generation consoles and PC, but there may be some small variances for players on 8th generation consoles. 

Please use the Train Sim World Add-On Compatibility Guide to familiarize yourself with the shortened add-on names used below.