Niddertalbahn Gameplay Guide

This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the Niddertalbahn: Bad Vilbel - Glauburg-Stockheim 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.

Manual

• Niddertalbahn: Bad Vilbel - Glauburg-Stockheim Manual
  • Route Information
  • How to Drive 628.2/365
  • PZB90 /Indusi 60/SIFA
  • Signalling

Locomotives

• DB BR 628.2
• DBB 365

Training

• Niddertalbahn Route Introduction
• BR 628.2 Introduction (Training Center)
• BR 365 Introduction (Training Center)

Rail Journeys

Chapters

• A Slow Start
• A Quiet Night
• Early Mornings
• Preparation
• Obstructions

Scenarios

• Hugging Trees
• Prep Work
• Manual Labour
• Glimpse Into the Future
• 373 Sugar Beets

Common Issues

What do I need to do after stopping for the fallen tree in the scenario "Hugging Trees"?

Leave the cab and inspect the fallen tree by walking up to it and pressing the action key,

Why won't my train move?

• The Train Brake will pause in the Running position. You will need to move it one notch more to Release, to ensure that the brakes are fully released.
• The Power switch is in the Off position.

What is the start-up procedure for the BR 628.2?

1. Insert the Reverser Handle.
2. Move the Reverser to Forward.
3. Set the Power Switch to ON.
4. Insert the Brake Key.
5. Set the Brake Key to Cut In.
6. Move the Train Brake to Release.
7. Apply the Throttle.

What is the start-up procedure for the BR 365?

1. Set the Main Switch to On.
2. Press the Changeover button.
3. Set the Reverser to Forward.
4. Release the Handbrake.
5. Move the Train Brake to Release/Running.
6. Move the Locomotive Brake to Release.
7. Hold the Throttle in the Increasing position briefly to apply some power.

Why is my frame rate lower than normal?

This route has areas of dense foliage, which some computers may struggle with. If you experience frame rate issues, you want to try reducing the Foliage Quality setting and removing any mods or ".ini" tweaks.

Video Guides

• Niddertalbahn: Bad Vilbel – Stockheim Preview
• 10 Things to know about Niddertalbahn: Bad Vilbel – Stockheim
• BR 628.2 Walkthrough
• DB BR 628 Tutorial - trainsimulatordriver

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. 

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. Timetable layers are applicable to 9th Gen Consoles & PC Only.