SimulationFit check
Is Diesel Railcar Simulator worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Rail simulation fans interested in operating British trains from the 1960s
- Players who enjoy repeating scheduled runs to improve driving scores
- Train enthusiasts who want to build routes, vehicles, or timetables
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a broad range of settings beyond three routes and their scheduled services
- Players who prefer fast-paced action over operating trains and managing timekeeping
- Players looking for a game centered on combat or character-driven storytelling
Our take on Diesel Railcar Simulator
The page emphasizes detailed train physics and a large timetable, but the core play remains scheduled driving and score-based repeat runs. The career mode links those runs, while the editors and Workshop offer a separate route for players who want to create content.
What is Diesel Railcar Simulator?
Drive diesel railcars and locomotives based on British railway vehicles from the 1960s across three routes covering over 150 miles.
Services include passenger, freight, rescue, and empty coaching stock runs, with every service on each route available to drive. Control trains manually with optional HUD guides, use simple six-key controls, or hand operation to the AI. Keyboard, gamepad, and interactive cab controls are supported. The simulation models transmission components and suspension, while AI trains can run late or misjudge station braking. After a run, driving style and timekeeping are scored; career mode connects services with some random variation and player choice. Built-in editors support creating trains, routes, and timetables, and Steam Workshop provides additional content.
How Diesel Railcar Simulator plays
- 01Scored train services
- Runs are evaluated for driving style and punctuality, with repeat attempts available for a higher score.
- 02AI train operation
- The computer can drive active services, and its trains may arrive late or brake poorly at stations.
- 03Route and train editors
- The editors support custom routes and trains, including new liveries and models made with the vehicle body tool.
- 04Workshop content
- Steam Workshop supports sharing creations and downloading additional trains and routes.
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Diesel Railcar Simulator: platforms & release
Is Diesel Railcar Simulator worth it?
It is worth it if: rail simulation fans interested in operating British trains from the 1960s. Skip it if: players seeking a broad range of settings beyond three routes and their scheduled services.
Where can I download Diesel Railcar Simulator?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Diesel Railcar Simulator's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Diesel Railcar Simulator on?
Windows only.
