Train Simulator - New Haven FL9 Loco Add-On (DLC)

This is a single-locomotive DLC for Train Simulator, handing you the controls of the New Haven FL9, a dual-mode diesel-electric unit that historically bridged electrified and non-electrified territory along the Northeast Corridor. If you already own a copy of Train Simulator and have been hunting for a specific piece of New England railroad history to fill out your roster, that is the exact audience this add-on targets. It is not a standalone game, and anyone expecting a full route package or career mode will need to calibrate expectations accordingly. What the DLC does deliver is a reasonably detailed cab environment tied to roughly 70 km of route content, with multiple track types, tunnels, and scenery variety built into the run. For a sim player who cares about operational texture, the promise of single-track sections is worth noting, since those demand actual attention to timetable logic and passing-loop discipline rather than just throttle management on open mainline. The developer, listed as a Japanese studio under the publisher Dovetail Games umbrella, describes future updates including additional rolling stock and track variants, which is the usual Early Access caveat: the foundation is here, but the full picture is still being painted. From a depth-of-decision standpoint, Train Simulator DLC lives and dies on physics fidelity and cab accuracy. The FL9's dual-mode nature, switching between third-rail electric pickup and onboard diesel power, is conceptually interesting and should, if implemented correctly, give operators a tangible moment of mode transition during a run. Whether the simulation fully models that power-changeover or treats it as a cosmetic event is something prospective buyers should investigate in community forums before committing. The review count on Steam is essentially zero for statistical purposes, so community consensus has not formed yet. For newcomers to Train Simulator as a platform, this specific DLC is not your entry point. Start with a bundle that includes a base route and the free-to-play version of the client, get comfortable with the HUD and brake curve behavior, then come back for specialty locomotives like this one. Experienced operators who know what a notch-eight throttle application looks and sounds like, and who collect specific prototype equipment, are the ones who will get mileage out of this add-on immediately. The Early Access tag means rough edges are possible, and with minimal review data available, patience is part of the purchase here. Diego, Scout Team