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Train Simulator: Malmesbury Branch Route Add-On DLC
The quaint, atmospheric picturesque single-line branch, from Somerford to the small town of Malmesbury, features authentic, heart of English countryside steam, ready for you to enjoy in this add-on for Train Simulator, courtesy of Partner Programme developer Just Train
| App ID | 562376 |
| App Type | DLC |
| Developers | Just Trains |
| Publishers | Dovetail Games - Trains |
| Categories | Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Downloadable Content, Steam Leaderboards, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop |
| Genres | Simulation |
| Release Date | 6 Jul, 2017 |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Supported Languages | English |
20 Total Reviews
12 Positive Reviews
8 Negative Reviews
Mixed Score
Train Simulator: Malmesbury Branch Route Add-On has garnered a total of 20 reviews, with 12 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Mixed’ overall score.
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Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
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Personally after driving this route I find it has no beneficial interest to me, plus all of the locomotives that come with this can already be found in Riviera in the 50s and they are the exact same classes and names on the 4-6-0s in both DLCs
Refund requested on this and I will stick with Riviera in the 50s
👍 : 10 |
😃 : 2
Negative
Playtime:
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line is quite short and dissapointed me in it's length
scenario 2 is bugged and has no completion goal
only end up using the pannier tank for most of the scenarios.
would i reccomend?
if it's on sale i'd say it's worth buying but £8.99 is just a depressing waste of money when the falmouth and riviera lines offer soo much more
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
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TL:DR : only buy when on discount
Pros: nice selection of rolling stock and locos. Nice scenery.
Cons: very limited scenario selection. Not much to do beyond shuttling back and forth.
Biggest nit pick: very minimal route mileage. Not even enough mainline to hide trains spawning/despawning. Branch line could've been extended to Somerford, which still existed for storage purposes.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
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Quaint and different little route but let down by poor design (buildings half into the ground etc) and no new assets over the 50s Riviera. Feels like it was thrown together in hurry with no quality control. Worst issue is most of the scenarios do not complete and have not been fixed by Dovetail Games. For £9 this is massively overpriced.
👍 : 5 |
😃 : 2
Negative
Playtime:
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I got it on sale for 7 bucks, so we'll just get that out of the way. For 7 bucks, I think it is a pretty neat little route. Sure, it's not long, nor is it a double track mainline, but I find it perfect for those days I want a short, quick run that is relatively easy. The included stock is where this DLC kinda drops. The pannier tank and Grange class are outdated. 3rd party content comes in handy for this one. If you love small steam and/or diesel, this is honestly the perfect little route. For what you get, I personally don't find it worth full price, but the summer sale is a decent time to pick it up.
Edit: The Victory Works small prairie, along with the autocoach, really compliment this route well. If you do it right, you can either set up a locomotive with the coach to run back and forth to the two stations while you run freight and shunting duties, or vice versa. Again, this is not going to be a real busy route, but it really is nice and relaxing for its length and era.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
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[h1] The Malmesbury Branch [/h1]
[u] Pros [/u]
* Beautiful, eye catching scenery.
* Fantastic Level of detail
* New steam era assets which i will definitely be using on my own work
* For such a short route, its operational value is outstanding
* A lot of care has been put in
[u] Cons [/u]
* A very short route, would love to have seen the full line to Daunstey
* Locomotives from Riviera 1950s, would have like to see the Armstrong 517 class.
* Would have liked a little more of the mainline for scenario AI purposes.
Overall im happy with this purchase. It proves that when just trains arent trying build Train sims biggest, crappest and ultimately rushed routes, they can create some very atmospheric and enjoyable addons.
[h1] Verdict : 7.5/10 [/h1]
👍 : 8 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
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You get:
Castle-AI, Grange, Hall-AI, King-AI, Pannier Locos.
Centenary,Colletts and MK1 Coaches.
3 Plank, 5 plank, 7 Plank , FIshbloater, Syphon G, Milk Tank, GW Standard Van, AA Guards Van Freight Wagons.
European Locos and Assets are included.
The five scenarios included are original and engaging.
The Branch line is modelled to a good standard and has eye catching detail such as Allotment plots next to the railway.
Although the branch is quite short, it is good to see some new and original locations in a genuine 'new route'.
I wonder how many people will be putting this into their shopping trolleys at Christmas? :)
👍 : 18 |
😃 : 2
Positive
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This route as others have stated has some pros and cons to it.
Pros:
- Quaint little line before the Beeching axe of 1963
- Nice little details
- Very similar to the original
Cons:
- Recycled engines and cars from Riviera in the 50's route
- Little amounts of detail between the 2 main station
- When looking closely at the mainline, you can see the mainline traffic disappear due to the way the A.I. is set up
- Some of the track work and also the part on the little map at the bottom of the screen shows no tunnel
- The actual "Mainline" is very short with no detail past it, or at least for a short distance
- the price at 11.99 is a bit too much for this. I would say 5 bucks is enough.
Even though this route could deal with some improvments, it is still a nice little GWR branch for 1 engine business and it acurately depicts the real life line in the year 1950, before it was closed.
I give this addon a 7/10. Basically a meh
👍 : 21 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
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A lovely little nostalgia overload branch line. Very well detailed, it makes a nice little line for making your own freeroam scenarios...if you like branchline running that is. But it is very short with no new assets if you've already got Riviera 1950s other than a new brakevan -so at £8.99 the price is rather expensive - even on sale it wouldn't be great value.
And most players who are going to want to play scenarios are going to be disappointed. The scenarios are nice enough but other than the first one they don't seem possible to complete - which really lets down this DLC considering that so much effort has gone into creating this historical branch. Sorry to say, but there is better DLC than this to spend your money on, whatever your interests.
👍 : 14 |
😃 : 1
Negative
Playtime:
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Is this addon worth the money: No
Is this route an excellent, well made GWR branchline: Yes
First some pros and cons:
Pros:
Excellent scenery
Historical accuracy
Operational value for a line of it's size
Cons:
Price
Rolling stock
My opinion of the GWR Malmesbury branch addon is very conflicted, on one hand the route's developer clearly spent a great deal of time ensuring he got things right, on the other hand, I can find routes on Railworks America three times the length with similar levels of detail. I find this route a joy to drive on, but the included rolling stock appears to be copied and pasted from the Riviera line DLC, given all this, I cannot in my right mind recommend purchasing this DLC at full price, however I also do not regret the purchase, and feel I will likely get hours of enjoyment in Free Roam.
Summary: The Malmesbury Branch is a well made addon that is overpriced for the amount of content included, if on sale for 5$, purchase it, otherwise you will be disapointed from the lack of content.
👍 : 24 |
😃 : 5
Negative
Train Simulator: Malmesbury Branch Route Add-On DLC
| ID | Name | Type | Release Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24010 |
|
Train Simulator Classic | GAME | 17 Sep, 2015 |
| 24043 |
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Train Simulator Classic | GAME | 17 Sep, 2015 |
| 24049 |
|
Train Simulator Classic | GAME | 17 Sep, 2015 |
| 24058 |
|
Train Simulator Classic | GAME | 17 Sep, 2015 |
| 24085 |
|
Train Simulator Classic | GAME | 17 Sep, 2015 |
Train Simulator: Malmesbury Branch Route Add-On offers 5 downloadable content (DLC) packs, each adding unique elements and extending the core gameplay experience. These packs may include new missions, characters, maps, or cosmetic items, enriching the player's engagement with the game.
Packages
| ID | Name | Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141333 | Train Simulator: Malmesbury Branch Route Add-On | Package | 7.79 $ |
There are 5 packages available for this game, each priced to provide players with a selection of in-game currency, exclusive items, or bundles that enhance gameplay. These packages are designed to offer players various options to customize and advance their game experience.
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Train Simulator: Malmesbury Branch Route Add-On Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- OS *:Windows® 7 / 8.1
- Processor:Processor: 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo (3.2 GHz Core 2 Duo recommended), AMD Athlon MP (multiprocessor variant or comparable processors)
- Memory:4 GB RAM
- Graphics:512 MB - 1GB with Pixel Shader 3.0 (AGP PCIe only)
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:40 GB HD space
- Sound:Direct X 9.0c compatible
- Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
- Additional:Quicktime Player is required for playing the videos
- Graphics:Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required
- Additional:Quicktime Player is required for playing the videos
Train Simulator: Malmesbury Branch Route Add-On has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
