Maintalbahn Gameplay Guide

This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the Maintalbahn: Aschaffenburg - Miltenberg 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.

Locomotives

• DB BR 642 DMU
• DB BR 363 Diesel Shunter

Training

• Maintalbahn Route Introduction
• BR 642 Introduction
• BR 363 Introduction

Rail Journeys

On the Main Road chapters:

• With A Red Train, On Fire
• I Me Main
• Bahn Free
• Sweet Train O' Main
• Classic Car
• Wild Shunt
• Keep On Shuntin'

Scenarios

• Filling Up
• Running On Vapors
• On Your Bike
• Fetch
• Getting the Cold Shoulder

Achievements

• MAIN: Desiro-ble (Operate the DB BR 642 for 64.2 km)
• MAIN: Hypermile (Complete the "Running on Vapors" scenario on Maintalbahn)
• MAIN: SCHMETTERLING! (Complete all the route tasks on Maintalbahn)

Route Map

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the start-up procedure for the DB BR 642?

1. Set the Master Key to On.
2. Release the Parking Brakes.
3. Move the Reverser to Forward.
4. Release the Driver's Brake.
5. Apply power using the Power/Brake handle.

What is the start-up procedure for the DB BR 363?

1. Set the Master Key to On.
2. Press the Changeover button to engage the Throttle.
3. Move the Reverser to Forward.
4. Release the Train Brake.
5. Release the Direct Brake.
6. Hold the Throttle Forward to apply power.

Video Guides

• Maintalbahn Preview
• Driving The DB BR 642 With Safety Systems Tutorial
• Driving DB BR 363 With Safety Systems Tutorial
• How to set the Destination Passenger Information System on DB BR 642

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. 

There are no compatible add-ons at this time.

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