Steam Workshop::New Haven Springfield Line Scenarios

[Alco S-2] Springfield Freight: The Yard (WS)

Created by GreatNortherner

This scenario begins where the story in the two-part Springfield Freight scenario ended. This part, however, puts you in charge of the yard switcher's crew that has been tasked to break up the long freight train that you brought to Springfield in the previ...

[Alco S-2] Windsor Locks Local Freight WS

Created by GreatNortherner

You are to run a local freight from Hartford Meadows Yard to Windsor Locks and on to the Air Force barracks at Bradley Field. Your train is waiting for you in the yard. This scenario for the Springfield Line will take you about an hour to complete. You wil...

[GE 44-tonner] Around Meriden WS

Created by GreatNortherner

Take a trip around Meriden. You are in charge of Meriden's yard switcher, a GE 44-tonner. Your task is to deliver three boxcars from the yard to the Pratt & Whitney plant on the end of the old branchline that loops around town. Return with three boxcars fr...

New Haven Airport Shuttle [SJAM 22]

Created by StevenJam

Good morning engineer, today you are taking the first Airport Shuttle of the day from Hartford to Windsor Locks Airport. Lets pull out onto the mainline then reverse into Platform 4 and let the passengers onto the train. Also press CTRL + D to shut of the ...

New York - New Haven Freight

Created by RolandBP

On your way from New York to the Cedar Hill Yard, you have been stopped by a Trackman who has been posted to stop all north bound trains to warn them of a recent relatively minor derailment, just before New Haven Station. You will be diverted to pass quite...

[Alco S-2] Winter Coal Deliveries WS

Created by GreatNortherner

This scenario puts you in charge of a local freight on the north end of the Springfield Line, delivering coal to the towns between Windsor Locks and Springfield. You will be setting out cars at Windsor Locks, Warehouse Point, Thompsonville and finally Spri...

[EMD FL-9] The Bankers southbound, pt. 1

Created by GreatNortherner

The Bankers was one of several named express services of the New Haven RR that linked Springfield, MA to New York City's Grand Central Station. The Bankers left Springfield in the early morning, headed non-stop to Hartford, then on to New Haven with severa...

[EMD FL-9] The Bankers southbound, pt. 2

Created by GreatNortherner

The Bankers was one of several named express services of the New Haven RR that linked Springfield, MA to New York City's Grand Central Station. The Bankers left Springfield in the early morning, headed non-stop to Hartford, then on to New Haven with severa...

[EMD FL-9] The Connecticut Yankee, pt. 1

Created by GreatNortherner

The Connecticut Yankee was the evening northbound express service between New York City's Grand Central Terminal and Springfield Union Station. It was also the counterpart and return run of 'The Bankers', the morning express to New York City. The Connectic...

[EMD FL-9] The Connecticut Yankee, pt. 2

Created by GreatNortherner

The Connecticut Yankee was the evening northbound express service between New York City's Grand Central Terminal and Springfield Union Station. It was also the counterpart and return run of 'The Bankers', the morning express to New York City. The Connectic...

[EMD GP9] Emergency Passenger Service WS

Created by GreatNortherner

A derailment south of Windsor Locks has blocked both mainline tracks to and from Hartford. While cleanup works and track repairs are under way, the railroad is doing its best to keep the numerous passenger services running using buses and shuttle trains to...

[EMD GP9] Late Night Northbound WS

Created by GreatNortherner

Run a late night commuter train from Hartford to Springfield, stopping at Windsor, Windsor Locks and Thompsonville. This is a re-release of a scenario that shipped with earlier versions of the route, updated for the equipment and track network of the lates...

Powerplant Coal

Created by tompallen

Engine failure struck a train heading for the Springfield Power Plant last night. The faulty engine has been removed, but that coal must be delivered this morning. Requires only the VNHRR route....

Berlin? Berlin! (Connecticut, that is) Part 1

Created by tompallen

Several of the Hartford/Market Street merchants have shipments ready to be taken to Berlin, which serves as a trans-shipping point. Follow your train orders to assemble this shipment. Requires the Springfield route and the US and European Loco & Asset Pack...

Cedar Hill Make-up & Delivery

Created by tompallen

Switching and hauling adventures await you at New Hampshire this morning -- don't be late! Requires only the VNHRR Springfield Line, the good old American and European Asset Packs, and, of course, Train Simulator....

Switching Mayfield & the Harbor

Created by tompallen

A long switching shift between Mayfield and the Harbor on the VNHRR Springfield route, which is the only required DLC....

New Haven Freight

Created by wi_ctl

Your driving New Haven Freight trains on the springfield line....

N.S83 Springfield VNHRR Berlin early morning freight to Hartford

Created by Not.Silent

A straightforward EMD GP9 freight from just outside Berlin to Hartford. Route: Springfield Duration: 21 minutes Scenario: Standard Early morning and wet. Starting just outside Berlin, join the main line to Hartford, at a very slow 15mph, and after your cro...

Life on the New Haven #03 "Power Troubles"

Created by Steemboot Villie

VNHRR v3.0 scenario: Spring of 1949 continues as you become more comfortable with the day to day on the New Haven railroad. Today an emergency has arisen at the power plant across the river and you've been called on to render assistance. I am doing a compl...

Life on the New Haven #02 "Train Building"

Created by Steemboot Villie

VNHRR v3.0 scenario: You've been on the job a week, and as the new engineer, your yard switching duties continue around Springfield, Mass. Today's work includes putting together a south-bound freight. I am doing a complete overhaul of my scenarios, ensurin...

Life on the New Haven #01 "First Day"

Created by Steemboot Villie

VNHRR v3.0 scenario: It's April 1949, and you begin your career on the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad. You are assigned light yard work in Springfield, Massachusetts. The error message at the beginning is intentional. Press F2 and click cancel ...

Life on the New Haven #05: "Bigelow Textiles"

Created by Steemboot Villie

VNHRR v3.0 scenario: A milestone day has arrived. You've been given a bigger locomotive, an ALCO S-2, to take a short freight to the Bigelow-Hartford Carpet mills in Thompsonville, Connecticut. This is a fairly complex switching scenario and provides littl...

Life on the New Haven #04: "Routine Yard Work"

Created by Steemboot Villie

Note: A version of this with all AI trains removed is here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1540312648 VNHRR v3.0 scenario: Another early morning as you are tasked with work around Springfield yard based on what you have learned so f...

Aerotrain Demo Run, part 1

Created by GreatNortherner

Take the Aerotrain for its demonstration run over the Springfield Line. This is a fantasy / "what if" scenario. According to my research, the real New Haven RR never test ran this train set. They were probably too busy with their own lightweight passenger ...

Aerotrain Demo Run, part 2

Created by GreatNortherner

Take the Aerotrain for its demonstration run over the Springfield Line. This is a fantasy / "what if" scenario. According to my research, the real New Haven RR never test ran this train set. They were probably too busy with their own lightweight passenger ...

[EMD FL-9] Springfield Mail Train, pt. 1 (bugfixed)

Created by GreatNortherner

It is the very early hours of a beautiful summer day in the early 60s. You get called to run a hot mail extra from Springfield to New Haven via Hartford. You have been given a single EMD FL-9 for this run today, the loco has been laying over in Springfield...

[EMD FL-9] Springfield Mail Train, pt. 2 (bugfixed)

Created by GreatNortherner

It is the very early hours of a beautiful summer day in the early 60s. You get called to run a hot mail extra from Springfield to New Haven via Hartford. You have been given a single EMD FL-9 for this run today, the loco has been laying over in Springfield...

[E-33] Inbound Freight

Created by GreatNortherner

You are the engineer of a New York - New Haven heavy freight that got held up at the west junction of New Haven Union Station. The traffic jam that caused your delay is just about to clear, you will be able to continue your run to Cedar Hill Yard shortly. ...

Life on the New Haven #07 "Bradley Airport"

Created by Steemboot Villie

VNHRR v3.0 scenario: The first day of June has arrived, and today you will be heading to Windsor Locks to service both the Suffield branch and Bradley Airport. The airport consists of several locations, including Hamilton Standard propeller company. Press ...

Life on the New Haven #06 "The Exchange"

Created by Steemboot Villie

VNHRR v3.0 scenario: Another trip to West Springfield for some light yard work and to pick up a new locomotive. My scenarios are long and complex. Save often and don't feel that you must complete them in one sitting. The F2 button is your friend. I prefer ...

N.S133 VNHRR Springfield - Windsor Locks crate freight to Thompsonville (Part 1 of a series of 3)

Created by Not.Silent

Slowly - slowly back in time, dropping off empty flatcars at Warehouse Point, then picking up some flatcars with crates and taking them to Thompsonville. 50mph maximum for this service. Route: VNHRR Springfield Line Duration: 31 minutes Scenario: Standard ...

N.S134 VNHRR Springfield - Thompsonville to Springfield (Part 2 of a series of 3)

Created by Not.Silent

Continuing on from N.S133, take your light engine to South Springfield to assist by pushing a passenger service into Springfield Union Station. Route: VNHRR The Springfield Line Duration: 18 minutes Scenario: Standard Starting just north of Thompsonville, ...

N.S77 Springfield VNHRR Coal to Hartford CPL Plant then oil to Berlin Industry

Created by Not.Silent

Reverse and unload coal into a pit at Hartford CPL Plant from hoppers, then collect some oil to take to Berlin Industry. Route: Springfield Line - Springfield to New Haven Duration: 44 minutes Scenario: Standard NO extra DLC required It is the mid 1950s, a...

N.S135 VNHRR Springfield - Springfield to Windsor (Part 3 of a series of 3)

Created by Not.Silent

Continuing from N.S134, drop off the ailing 1201, then take a limited stop passenger service from Springfield to Windsor. Route: VNHRR The Springfield Line Duration: 34 minutes Scenario: Standard Starting in Springfield Union Station, forward to drop off 1...

N.S137 VNHRR Springfield - Freight New Haven via Cedar Hill towards Springfield

Created by Not.Silent

Due to a minor derailment, freight from the south to Springfield is going via the eastern perimeter of Cedar Hill to New Haven Junction. Route: The Springfield LIne Duration: 33 minutes Scenario: Standard Take your freight consist via New Haven Station, to...

N.S136 VNHRR Springfield - New Haven Yard Duties

Created by Not.Silent

Take some oil tankers to Cedar Hill Depot, refuel and then light engine to couple up to a passenger in New Haven Station. Route: VNHRR Springfield Line Duration: 18 minutes Scenario: Standard Starting near the waters edge, set 5 switches, then take some oi...

N.S138 VNHRR Springfield - New Haven Water St Yard to Wallingford

Created by Not.Silent

Go from the New Haven Shops to pick up a freight manifest from New Haven Water St Yard and go to Wallingford. Route: VNHRR Springfield Line Duration: 29 Minutes Scenario: Standard Start at New Haven Shops light engine, and reverse and then go forward to th...

N.S139 VNHRR Springfield - 1964 E-33 Freight from New York to Cedar Hill Yard

Created by Not.Silent

New Haven RR have just bought 'used' E-33 electrics. After a few months ownership in 1964, take a freight via New Haven Station to Cedar Hill. Route: VNHRR Springfield Line Duration: 15-17 minutes Scenario: Standard Extra DLC: GE E-33 Electric Winter in 19...

N.S140 VNHRR Springfield - 3 x E-33 Freight within Cedar Hill Yard then to New York

Created by Not.Silent

A freight manifest from New York to Cedar Hill Yard, and then a runaround to couple up and take a freight towards New York. Route: VNHRR The Springfield Line Duration: 34 minutes Scenario: Standard Extra DLC: GE E-33 Electric I advise taking the time to do...

Life on the New Haven #08 "Moving Up"

Created by Steemboot Villie

VNHRR v3.0 scenario: Due to your hard work and a position opening up down in Hartford, you have been promoted with a transfer to Meadows Yard. Take one last train from Springfield to Hartford, servicing industries along the route. I am doing a complete ove...

N.S165 VNHRR Springfield - New Haven Yard Mail Duty to North Haven

Created by Not.Silent

New Haven Station - collect some baggage cars, then mail workers, some mail and go to North Haven. Route: VNHRR Springfield - New Haven Duration: 30 minutes Scenario: Standard - Medium Difficulty NO extra DLC required Reverse after switching 2 points to co...

N.S164 VNHRR Springfield Coal to NH Fair Haven Power Plant

Created by Not.Silent

Drop off coal at NH Fair Haven Power Plant and then take your empty hoppers to Cedar Hill. Route: VNHRR Springfield to New Haven Duration: 24 minutes Scenario: Standard No Extra DLC required I suggest leaving the braking at 25% Minimal Reduction. Start by ...

Yard Work (Springfield)

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #1 in series) Welcome to the Springfield Line. This series will be a busy one so hop on in and start your day in the northern part of the route in Springfield. You will gather up some stock near Union Station and take it to the main yard before d...

Yard Work (Springfield) Part 2

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #2 in series) Page 2 of your work order is to form up a pipe consist headed to South Hartford. A crew is running a new pipeline to the power plant. Loco: Alco S-2 - Difficulty: Easy - Length: 60 Mins Click on above "Springfield Line Series" colle...

VNH 1228 to South Hartford

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #3 in series) A pipe consist headed to South Hartford has just been formed up by the "Yard Work (Springfield)" crew and now you need to head to the plant and deliver the stock where the construction of a new pipeline to the power plant has starte...

Life on the New Haven #04: "Routine Yard Work" (No AI)

Created by Steemboot Villie

A re-upload of episode 4 that was having troubles with switches due to AI pathing. I've removed all AI trains. I ran the scenario again before uploading with no problems so the issue should be resolved. Remember that because some switches are AI- controlle...

VNH 1228 to South Hartford - Part 2

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #4 in series) The new stock now checked and ready you can now continue to your drop at the power plant in South Hartford. After that your next manifest will be waiting that is southbound to Meriden. Loco: EMD GP9 - Difficulty: Easy - Length: 45 M...

Yard Work (Hartford)

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #5 in series) VNH 1207 is ready to start a late morning shift. First you'll switch out a few locos at the engine shed then you will form up a consist heading down the Bloomfield branchline. It will consist of some loaded stock and empties for loc...

VNH 1201 to Bloomfield

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #7 in series) VNH 1207 in "Yard Work (Hartford)" formed up a consist that needs dropped along the Bloomfield branchline. After a few drops you will end at Bloomfield Paper while dispatch completes your next work order for the trip back to the yar...

VNH 1228 to Meriden

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #6 in series) After the drop at the power plant in South Hartford you claimed a manifest headed south. On your way you'll have a stop in Meriden to prep and then help out with shunting duties. Loco: EMD GP9 - Difficulty: Easy - Length: 30 Mins Cl...

Mill River Branch Duty [GWD402]

Created by High Iron Simulations

The New Haven Railroad's Mill River Branch in its namesake city served oil, coal, and industrial customers and was just the type of trackage that gave the NYNH&H reason to acquire a roster of 19 GE 44-ton diesels. You are the engineer of New Haven "44-tonn...

Yard Work (Springfield) Part 3

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #8 in series) Page 3 of your work order is to stage some freight that will be part of a consist headed south, drop VNH 0610 so they can start their shift then some passenger coaches are currently being cleaned and will need placed up at Union Sta...

VNH 1213 Return from Bloomfield

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #9 in series) After the drop at Bloomfield Paper you changed over to unit 1213 for the return trip back to the yard in Hartford. You'll have a few pickups on your way back then drop most of the gathered stock at the Freight House sidings near the...

Local Mail Duties

Created by Buynot

It's 1954, the New Haven Railroad has nearly completed dieselization. Using an S160 leftover from WWII, you are in charge of a local mail train to South Springfield, in one of the final runs of a steam locomotive on NH trackage. This scenario features seve...

Yard Work (Meriden)

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #10 in series) In "VNH 1228 to Meridan" you claimed your next consist in Hartford. On the way south you stopped to service the local sidings in Meriden before you continue to New Haven. Loco: EMD GP9 - Difficulty: Med. - Length: 90 Mins Click on ...

VNH 1228 to New Haven

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #11 in series) With some of the local sidings serviced in "Yard Work (Meridan)" your trip south now continues into New Haven to complete your run from Springfield. Loco: EMD GP9 - Difficulty: Easy - Length: 45 Mins Click on above "Springfield Lin...

Windsor Locks Warehouses

Created by Danny Mack

Switch out the warehouses of the Windsor Locks branch line. Springfield Line: Springfield – New Haven Route Add-On Standard scenario 60 minutes ...

Yard Work (Windsor Locks - Suffield)

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #12 in series) This scenario takes place earlier in the day as "VNH 1228 to South Hartford" passes by as you start your shift by working Bradley International Airport (BDL) warehouses and the Hamilton Standard Propeller Corporation. Loco: EMD GP9...

Yard Work (Hartford) Part 2

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #13 in series) Now that the VNH 1213 Return from Bloomfield crew has returned to Hartford you need to hook them up with a brake van so they can head north. After that you'll head over to the old yard in East Hartford to do some light duty before ...

N.S389 (N.S165 improved) VNHRR Springfield - New Haven Yard Mail

Created by Not.Silent

Collect mail at New Haven and go North. (See IMPORTANT BRAKING NOTE below - BEFORE starting). Route: Springfield line: Springfield - New Haven Duration: 30 minutes Difficulty: Medium Scenario: Standard Extra DLC: Only the US Loco & Asset Pack IMPORTANT BRA...

VNH 1213 to Springfield - Part 1

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #14 in series) After 1213's return run from Bloomfield the crew was waiting for the "Yard Work (Hartford)" crew to couple up their brake van. Now that is complete you are clear to head north towards Springfield. This trip will be a little differe...

South Hartford Duty - Part 2

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #16 in series) In "South Hartford Duty - Part 1" you returned a cut of empties from the power plant back to the Hartford Yard. Now you need to supply the power plant with a load of coal. You'll split the consist into three cuts, unloading one and...

South Hartford Duty - Part 1

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #15 in series) Now we return to South Hartford where earlier in the day the "VNH 1228 to South Hartford" crew dropped a load of pipes at the plant. After servicing the Bradley Field Depot you'll clear out those empties near the plant and return t...

VNH 1213 to Springfield - Part 2

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #18 in series) Your trip from Hartford to Springfield will finish up as you'll do a drop in town then drop the remaining half of your manifest in the main yard. Loco: EMD GP9 - Difficulty: Easy - Length: 40 Mins Click on above "Springfield Line S...

Yard Work (New Haven)

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #19 in series) Dispatch has many things for you to do in the New Haven area. You'll start near the southern shops and clear out some empties then you'll gather some outbound freight that will need dropped up at Cedar Hill. Loco: EMD GP9 - Difficu...

Yard Work (New Haven) Part 2

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #20 in series) As your shift continues dispatch needs you to work the Mill River Branch. You'll need to gather loaded freight and restock local industry sidings then do some work for the Fair Haven Power Plant. Loco: EMD GP9 - Difficulty: Easy - ...

Yard Work (Berlin)

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #22 in series) You are now in charge of a crew in Berlin and they need to make a run up the line to Parkville. You start by gathering the empties requested along with some freight that is bound to Newington. Loco: Alco S-2 - Difficulty: Easy - Le...

Yard Work (New Haven) Part 3

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #21 in series) You finish up your work on the Mill River Branch with a quick drop of Tankers. Then dispatch needs you to do the early night run to pickup stock along the mainline all the way to North Haven Station. Loco: EMD GP9 - Difficulty: Eas...

Yard Work (Wallingford)

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #23 in series) Now we check in with a crew north of New Haven in Wallingford that has to work sidings at Alleghany Metals and American Cyanamid. Loco: VNH GE 44Ton - Difficulty: Easy - Length: 60 Mins Click on above "Springfield Line Series" coll...

Yard Work (New Haven) Part 4

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #24 in series) The final work order for this long day is in New Haven as VNH 1210 has to work the LCL Terminal to end their shift. Loco: EMD GP9 - Difficulty: Easy - Length: 50 Mins Click on above "Springfield Line Series" collection link for ser...

VNH 1228 to Springfield - Part 1

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #25 in series) The final scenario for Day 1 will have you taking VNH 1228 back out and returning home to Springfield. In part 1 you'll go as far as Berlin where you'll have to hold for a local crew to clear the line ahead before proceeding. Thank...

78 USA Family railway yard WNHRR Springfield Line

Created by TERRIFORTAIN

Ligne / line WNHRR Springfield Line Franￃﾧais / English Durￃﾩe / Duration 40 Niveau Difficle / Hard Standard La premiￃﾨre ligne des Etats Unis ouvre en 1830 pour 37 Kilomètres. Actuellement, le réseau américain compte 220 000 Kilomètres et assure 40% de fr...

Yard Work (Springfield) Part 4

Created by RBJets

(Scenario #17 in series) We now return back to Springfield and take control of a crew in the main yard. Your tasks will include working sidings just south and north of the yard. Pickup and drop orders need to be filled along with the completion of a manife...

[AGS 280]: Lightning Stripes: Part 2

Created by Pain

Um, so I was dared. This wasn't planned. After a brief wait, you are about to resume your journey. You'll finish the run into Springfield, where you'll have to back into the yard to hand over the train to the New York Central. Duration: 60 Mins. Difficulty...

[AGS 279]: Lightning Stripes

Created by Pain

It's the morning after some powerful storms slammed the Northeast. Among the worst hit was the New Haven's Maybrook Line, the railroad's primary east-west freight corridor. You are in charge of a freight detouring over the Springfield Line for interchange ...

New York - New Haven Freight - Revised

Created by RolandBP

This is a revised version of my earlier scenario, that some were unable to play. On your way from New York to the Cedar Hill Yard, you have been stopped by a Trackman who has been posted to stop all north bound trains to warn them of a recent relatively mi...

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