The simulator is built around three primary pillars that allow players to interact with the world of railroading:
Since its initial release, the game has been updated to . This "Core Update" improved stability and refreshed several key routes to ensure the "beloved old Train Simulator" continues to run well on modern systems.
: Track your personal progress, view your collection of routes, and compare achievements with friends.
: The base game typically requires about 40 GB of space, but this can grow significantly as you add more routes and locomotives.
: While the Steam Workshop supports many uploads, modding certain core files can sometimes break scoring or achievements in scenarios. The Evolution to "Classic"