2016 vs 2017

[SirThawkz]

I don't own any TS games yet and would really like to start playing. I like the TS 2016 UK First Class pack as I mainly aim to play UK routes. Would it be stupid of me to get TS 2016, rather than 2017 and would I be missing out on loads of new features in 2017?
BTW - I'm awate of the TSW Beta offer in the TS 2017 Pioneer Pack, but I'm happy to wait for the full release of TSW.

[Rudolf Jan]

You get the core game update anywoay, but wthout the new routes. So if you prefer, just buy the 2016 first class pack. As far as we know at this moment, don't expect any new features in TS2017. I hope they will fix a few bugs, but nothing more. So buy TS2017 only if you like to obtain a number of new routes for a modest amount of money.

[SirThawkz]

Thanks, I didn't realise you get any bug fixes anyway, I'll go with TS 2016 in that case as the UK First Class routes are much more interesting for me.

[trev123]

I personally would wait until TS2017 comes out on the 15th Sept. Saves spending your money twice. Also when TS2017 comes out it might be discounted too.

[Whippy107]

As Rudolf Jan has said, it will depend more on which routes you prefer to own, as the upgrade to TS2017 will be free...you just won't get the TS2017 routes. It sounds like it would be wise for you to go ahead and get your UK pack now.

I appreciate the buying options that DTG and Steam give for buying the product, but it can be very confusing. I ended up buying the first version of the sim that I came across because I did not understand the process and now in hindsight I may have chosen a different one if I had it to do all over again.

[Purno]

If you're interested in the UK routes, I'd recommend buying the UK First Class Edition.

It is on sale sometimes, but I'm not sure if the UK First Class Edition will still be available when TS2017 is released (which, IIRC, is September 15th).

The TS2017 package only contains 1 UK route. You could always buy it later, and it'll likely be on sale sooner or later.

[SirThawkz]

Thanks All. I opted for TS 2016 UK First Class in the end, plus I bought the East Coast Mainline - London to Peterborough DLC (as I frequently travel that route). Loving the game already. Had a run out from Liverpool Street to Ipswich earlier.

A couple of questions:

1) Is there a DLC that does the East Coast Mainline route from Peterborough to Leeds?

2) If I by DLC for multiple routes that happen to link up, can I play the complete route or would I have to play separate sections at different play throughs.

[I_love_the_APBT]

You have to play separate sections at different play throughs.

[SirThawkz]

Ah ok thanks, that's a shame. Would be nice to do a full long-distance route.

Maybe in TSW :)

[I_love_the_APBT]

I hope so.

[orb]

Originally posted by SirThawkz:

2) If I by DLC for multiple routes that happen to link up, can I play the complete route or would I have to play separate sections at different play throughs.

You can only do that if you find them connected at the workshop.

There are a few routes at workshop which connect some of them. I think I saw some for the London network (though I haven't subscribed any of them, due to missing some part of the dependencies, and I can't find it right now as search returns plenty of unrelated items), and I know there are also for Munich network (in 2 versions, connecting either 2 or 3 routes - "Munich, Augsburg, Garmish" or "Munich, Augsburg, Garmish, Rosenheim").

[SirThawkz]

I was going to buy the DTG Great Western Main Line Route Add-On on Steam, but as it only goes to Reading I had been looking for other routes to connect to it. I then found the Just Trains Western Mainlines route which looks perfect, so that's going to be my next purchase :)

[Sultan6543]

To purchase JT's Western Mainline you need the european asset pack which includes the great western mainline and it goes to Oxford and so does western mainlines. You will also get 125, deltics, class 37 & 47, Steam locos are black 5 and S&D's 7F. Routes include York to Newcastle, Bath to Templecombe and some german rolling stock and routes. You also need to get JT Std 5mt &/or Std 7mt if you want use any of the steam scenerios plus the 125 included is a reskin of the Kuju 125 and there is no buffet or guards coaches. The scenery is lacking akin to msts scenery. If 300 miles suits your needs then get it but you will need the european asset pack and also south wales coastral dmu pack so get the route has well and get class 70, 175 and the GWR 125.

[SirThawkz]

Thanks for your help/advice. I've already got the European Assets pack via another add on I bought last night. I'll get anything else the scenarios need at the same time.