Hamburg - Lübeck Gameplay Guide

This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the Hauptstrecke Hamburg - Lübeck 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: 62 kilometres (39 miles)
• Country: Germany
• Operators: Deutsche Bahn, MRCE
• Signalling: PZB
• Release Date: 13th May 2021

Locomotives

• BR 112.2 DB
• BR 182 MRCE
• 766.2 Dbpbzfa DB

Training

• Hauptstrecke Hamburg - Lübeck Route Introduction
• BR 112 Introduction
• BR 182 Introduction
• BR 766.2 Introduction
• BR 218 Introduction (BR 218 Add-On)
• Bnrdzf 463.0 Diesel Introduction (BR 218 Add-On) 

Rail Journeys

Hectic Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein Chapters:

• Welcome to Schleswig-Holstein
• Express Yourself
• Doppel Trouble
• Freight Night
• Dog Weather

Scenarios

• New to the Area
• Evening Rescue
• Bargteheide Return
• Turnback Freight
• Ice Night
• Late Picker (BR 218 Add-On)
• Early Bird (BR 218 Add-On) 
• To The Rescue (BR 218 Add-On) 
• Four Weather Freight (BR 218 Add-On) 

Achievements

• HBK: Ready to Ride (Complete all training modules on Hauptstrecke Hamburg - Lübeck)
• HBK: Experienced Driver (Complete all scenarios on Hauptstrecke Hamburg - Lübeck)
• HBK: From City to Coast (Complete 50 services on Hauptstrecke Hamburg - Lübeck)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the start-up procedure for the BR 112.2 DB?

1. Walk to the control panel in the corridor between cabs.
2. Hold the Battery Switch in the Start position for 5 seconds.
3. Set the Pantograph Selector to Rear.
4. Sit in the driver's seat.
5. Insert the Reverser Handle.
6. Set the Reverser to Forward.
7. Wait for the air system to charge.
8. Raise the Pantograph.
9. Close the Main Circuit Breaker (MCB).
10. Set the Brake Key to On.
11. Set the Train Brake to running.
12. Release the Handbrake.
13. Set the Force Selector to 100%.
14. Set the Speed Selector to an appropriate speed (e.g. 40km/h)

What is the start-up procedure for the BR 182 MRCE?

1. On the control panel behind the driver, hold the Battery Switch in the Start position for 5 seconds.
2. Set the Pantograph Selector to Auto.
3. Set the Reverser to Neutral.
4. Wait for the air system to charge.
5. Raise the Pantograph.
6. Close the Main Circuit Breaker (MCB).
7. Release the Parking Brake.
8. Set the Reverser to Forward.
9. Release the Train Brake.
10. Apply the throttle to get moving.

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

1. On the control panel behind the driver, set the Battery Switch to On.
2. Set the Reverser to Neutral.
3. Wait for the air system to charge.
4. Raise the Pantograph.
5. Close the Main Circuit Breaker (MCB).
6. Hold the Train Line Power switch in the Start position for 5 seconds.
7. Set the Brake Key to On.
8. Set the Train Brake to Running.
9. Set The Reverser to Forward.
10. Apply the throttle to get moving.

Video Guides

• Hauptstrecke Hamburg - Lübeck Launch Day Stream
• DB BR 218 Tutorial - trainsimulatordriver
• Bnrdzf 463.0 Tutorial - trainsimulatordriver
• 766.2 Tutorial with safety systems - trainsimulatordriver
• German HL Signals
• German Signals & PZB

Compatible Add-ons

Compatible add-ons can expand the amount of content available on a route in various ways, such as liveries, scenarios, training modules and timetable layers. 

• DB BR 218 Diesel Loco Add-On

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. 

Train Sim World Add-On Compatibility Guide