Train Simulator: Shanghai Maglev Route Add-On Patch

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About This Content One of the most unique, and uniquely fastest, trains comes to Train Simulator, courtesy of Union Workshop – the Shanghai Maglev.The Shanghai Maglev Train, also known as the Transrapid, uses magnetic levitation to move without the need to touch the ground or use wheels on rails, giving it a much smoother and quieter ride than wheeled mass transit systems. The Transrapid is also the fastest commercial train currently in operation, with a top operating speed of 430 km/h (270mph), although the train recorded 501 km/h (311mph) during testing.Unhampered by intermediate station stops or any other kind of traffic on the line, Maglevs operate a regular service at 15 minute intervals from morning to night, with a capacity for 574 passengers in each consist. The built-in ATO system, which allows the driver to hand complete control over to the Maglev’s electronic control systems, allows the service to operate automatically over the entire journey, including switching lines at the end and returning on the opposite track. This all means that the Transrapid can manage without certain commonplace railway items such as colour light signals, a horn or even windscreen wipers.Despite years of development and many failed Maglev projects, only three commercial systems operate today. Shanghai’s Transrapid began operations in April 2004, with Japan’s introduction of a low-speed line coming less than a year later; most recently, in February 2016, South Korea introduced the Incheon Airport Maglev.The Shanghai Maglev for Train Simulator, developed by Union Workshop, recreates the 30km (19 mile) route from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road station, Pudong, complete with realistically recreated switching junctions. The train itself features a detailed cab and passenger view, and a simulation of the ATO system allowing automatic train control if required.ScenariosSix scenarios for the route:Early Morning Train Round TripThe Advantage of ATOParallel OperationLast Service of the DayA Foggy MorningHeavy Rain, Watch Out!More scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why don’t you check it out now!Click here for Steam Workshop scenarios.Key Features30km (19 mile) Maglev route from Pudong International Airport to Pudong, ShanghaiLCD instrument panels showing train speed and functionsCab lighting and reading lightATO automatic train controlHigh quality passenger view, including passenger speedometer readoutAIScenarios for the routeQuick Drive compatibleDownload size: 1,445mb 7aa9394dea Title: Train Simulator: Shanghai Maglev Route Add-OnGenre: SimulationDeveloper:Union WorkshopPublisher:Dovetail Games - TrainsFranchise:Train SimulatorRelease Date: 23 Feb, 2016 Train Simulator: Shanghai Maglev Route Add-On Patch This was a good idea in theory, but it needed more substance if the price tag is to be justified. Whilst yes, the length of route can't be helped if it is to be kept in line with real life; it isn't \u00a319.99 in length if you will.When you consider that JustTrains are charging \u00a324.99 for a route that is over 300 miles in length compared to less than 20 miles in this route, then that is quite telling. The quality in some respects isn't a major issue. It's quite clear to me that this route was built in such a way to showcase the speed of the Transrapid more than anything else. This add-on will come into it's own when route builders make use of the guiderails to create interesting and unique routes.If you want this then sure go ahead, but I would fully recommend to wait until it's on sale (probably at Christmas).. It's a bit rubbish, to be honest.The scenery feels quite false. It's lacking detail. The cab is majorly lacking detail. There's no mechanism by which the driver can get in and out, for a start - there are no doors, functional or otherwise.The gameplay is very lacking indeed. Press a button to go from one end to the other, nothing else required. There is a tutorial scenario, but it's broken - text flashes up too briefly before it disappears again (and I'm a fast reader) and then one of the tutorial steps simply never appears, leaving you to work out what to do. Not that this makes any difference, it's so easy.I managed to run the maglev off the end of the track, in a scenario, which shouldn't be possible. Also entertaining running a HST and a push trolley on the track - accepts it just fine. Kudos to the first person who gets the maglev consist running on any other track!!!But these are silly side games - necessary because this is such a boring and visually native add-on.. Very disappointed. Was expecting to get what was worth $20 but end up with loads of ATO error. Worst DLC ever.. amazing. The train is good ,the route also good.But the price is not worth it as the route are too short.. Well, I bought it, and it's quite interesting.The basic idea seems to be that you put the train into Forward, hit 'Y', and sit back watching the train drive itself. Quite relaxing, if you like it, but if you like to go wild and wreck havoc, forget it! This is China, and there's no room for crazy idiots here.. Got this on special, however not even worth the reduced cost it is such poor quality and so boring. DTG should do the right thing and release this on the workshop for free.. Just boring. The train's not built well but the speed is thrilling. IGNORE THE HATERS!This route is AMAZING, especially because it has a working ATO system,The only problem is the train cannot be driven outside the route due to the way the ATO system locks the train at a max speed. I have no way of getting around thisOverall, this is an amazing route and should be bought