Train Sim World 2 Update 1.42 Patch Notes [TSW2 1.42] – August 18, 2021

Train Sim World 2 update 1.42 released on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. According to Train Sim World version 1.42 patch notes, the latest update added Rush Hour Expansion to the game. Apart from this, TSW2 update 1.42 also includes fixes, improvements, and feature additions for several Preserved Collection add-ons as well as Core, and the included core routes.

Previously, a big game update was released with various quality of life improvements. Recently, a hotfix was also released.

Unfortunately, since the last patch, players are experiencing several issues when trying to play the game.

Today’s TSW2 update 1.42 will fix a few of these issues. Read full details below.

What is new in today’s Train Sim World 2 1.42?

• Added new User Interface.
• Added new Gradient Profile display.
• Added ability to spawn on foot in hourly increments.
• Added Crosshair Visibility option to the Settings Menu.
• User Interface no longer displays Mastery Rewards screen when signing in to Dovetail Live.
• BR HEAVY FREIGHT PACK
• Added Livery Designer functionality to the BR Heavy Freight Pack.

• Added RailDriver Support for the Weathered Union Pacific AC4400CW.

• Addressed a bug with a shunt signal at Neilston Head shunt so that it shows the appropriate aspect when reversing.

• Addressed a bug that resulted in reflective rocks.
• Addressed a bug with the caboose animations.
• Addressed a bug with the climb up and climb down animations when using the CRR F7
• Immersion controls have been updated to fix inconsistency in operation.

• Added RailDriver support for the BR Class 377/4.
• Addressed a bug with the Lewes Platform 3 Marker as per customer feedback.
• Addressed a bug with the windows on the BR Class 377/4
• Addressed a bug with the Passenger Information System scrolling in the BR Class 377/4.
• Added ‘ECW’ prefix to the name of the trains and wagons as they appear in the Livery Designer to differentiate from future add-ons.

• Disabled TPWS functionality to prevent instances of Brake Demand occurring when it shouldn’t.

• Added Localisation for the RailDriver functionality for the BR Class 08, BR Class 52 and BR Class 101.

• Removed the Wait for Brakes to Charge objective from the BR182 Introduction
• Fixed AFB speed indicator to return to ‘0km/h’ when AFB is turned off
• Fixed PZB and LZB save/load issues.
• Added an End of Train Device to the player’s train in the Turnback Freight scenario.
• Addressed a bug with shunt class routes on signals so they display an appropriate Sh1 aspect.
• Added more Go Via points and ensured no left-line running between Bad Oldesloe & Lübeck in the Scenario Planner.
• Improved collision around passenger doorways on BR 766 and BR 785 vehicles.
• Corrected the Digital Displays screens putting EBuLa on the left

• Addressed a bug with the Ambient Cubemap that resulted in blue artefacts appearing in places.
• Added DB BR 112 to the Scenario Planner.

• Added Localisation for the RailDriver functionality for the BR Class 483.

• Added Localisation for the RailDriver functionality for the SNCF TGV Duplex.
• Addressed a bug with the coupling hatch which influenced the throttle animation.

• Updated speed limit trigger point so that increases happen as the front of the train passes the new limit rather than the rear of the train.
• Addressed a bug with the EP Brake Cut Out switch so that it operates as per the in-cab labelling.
• Addressed a bug with the number of Collectables so they can be completed appropriately.
• Addressed a bug with clipping the CCTV monitors at Harlesden.
• Addressed a bug with a collision volume on Platform 3 at Elephant & Castle.
• Addressed a bug with seated passengers so their feet now reach the floor, and they no longer clip into other passengers.
• Added Signal Telephone Contact functionality to Bakerloo. Players can now contact the signaller via the signal mounted telephone.
• Addressed a bug with Harlesden overpass so it is less dark throughout the day.
• Addressed a bug with the station entrance name so that it refers to the correct station at Kenton.
• Addressed a bug with the Passenger Information System so that platforms 1 and 2 show the correct arrivals for each platform at Kilburn Park.
• Addressed a bug that would result in the player being ejected from the cab at Stonebridge Park.
• Addressed a bug that would result in player and passengers hovering above the floor at Marylebone.
• Addressed a bug that prevents rain from appearing on platforms appropriately.
• Addressed a bug with the Passenger Information System so that it shows the correct information at Harlesden.
• Addressed a bug with foliage draw distance so that it no longer de-spawns at a noticeable range (XBOX).
• Addressed a bug with the catwalk at Stonebridge Depot so that players no longer clip through it.
• Addressed a bug with platform signage at Warwick.
• Addressed a bug that prevented signals at Stonebridge Park from requiring a signaller contact to clear.
• Addressed a bug with signals being embedded in walls at Oxford Circus.
• Addressed a bug with 3-aspect signals so that they no longer appear dead.
• Smoothed junction transitions on the main line at Queen’s Park South.
• Smoothed vertical curve transitions at Stonebridge Park.
• Smoothed junction transition at Willesden Junction.
• Removed instances of erroneous 90 mph speed restrictions.
• Fixed issues with some markers so that they ensure correct stopping position when using Scenario Planner.
• Added train formations for Scenario Planner.
• Fixed hazard lighting on the 1972 Stock.
• Addressed a bug with internal lighting to limit overbright passengers.
• Fixed issues with couplings and other components so they are connected properly between vehicles.
• Improved air compressor logic so that it no longer runs when isolated and a safety valve added so that it no longer goes above 7.2 bar.

• Improved pathing of player an AI trains in the Ferrying Folks scenario.

• Added passenger Information System to Aschaffenburg & Gemünden am Main.
• Fixed several issues with clipping bridges when operating the BR 204 near Lohr
• Addressed a bug with saving & reloading when playing the Fuel Exchange scenario.
• Addressed a bug with landscape clipping when spawning near the Port Locomotive Depot.
• Addressed a bug with passengers clipping stairs and other objects at Aschaffenburg Sud.
• Addressed a bug with concrete blocks and posts clipping through the tunnel ceilings at Heigenbrücken.
• Addressed a bug with a speed restriction showing an incorrect value at marker 62.
• Fixed several speed restrictions at Aschaffenburg Port to show correct values.
• Added Passenger Information System functionality to the BR 146.2.
• Added climb up functionality to all platforms.
• Improved road traffic flows throughout the route.
• Fixed several issues with camera collision throughout the route.
• Improved terrain blending at Partenstein.
• Improved the representation of the Port Container Yard.
• Improved foliage representation at Hosbach.
• Addressed a bug with the stairs at Laufach.
• Addressed a bug with foliage being lit incorrectly at Laufach.
• Improved the roads at Lohr Bahnhof to reduce gaps between the road and terrain.
• Addressed a bug with Gemünden am Main station name being misspelled.
• Improved track rendering throughout the route.
• Improved the AFB functionality of the BR 146.2.
• Addressed a bug that prevented contacting the signaller in the BR 185.2
• Added RailDriver functionality for the BR 146.2
• Added RailDriver functionality for the BR 185.2.
• Added RailDriver functionality for the BR 766.2.

• Addressed a bug with scenario ordering for the BR 204.

• Addressed a bug that resulted in hearing wind noise when standing up in the BR 423.
• Added Localisation for the RailDriver functionality for the BR 423.
• Added Localisation for the RailDriver functionality for the BR 403.
• Addressed a bug that prevented passengers from sitting in seats at Haspelmoor Station.
• Addressed a bug with passengers clipping stairs at Haspelmoor.
• Addressed a bug with LOD on a large building at Donnersbergerbrücke.
• Addressed a bug with the Passenger Information System so that stopping stations are represented properly.

• Improved track joint audio on the BR Class 47 when travelling above 40 mph.
• Unlocked the use of Immersion Controls.
• Added Localisation for the RailDriver functionality for the BR Class 08.
• Added RailDriver functionality to the BR Class 08.
• Added RailDriver functionality to the BR Class 101.
• Added tall building to Manchester Skyline.
• Addressed a bug with corridor lighting on the BR Mk2a vehicles.
• Addressed a bug with brake overcharge that would result in slightly stuck brakes on the BR Class 47.

• Added RailDriver functionality for the GP38-2.

• Fixed spelling of route name in Russian.
• Added RailDriver functionality for the GP38-2.
• Enabled substitution of the Union Pacific GP38-2 so that it is usable on other routes.

• Added RailDriver functionality to the DB BR 1442.

• Addressed a bug that resulted in hearing wind noise when standing up in the BR 185.5.
• Addressed a bug that resulted in hearing wind noise when standing up.
• Added Localisation for the RailDriver functionality for the BR 185.5.
• Added RailDriver functionality to the BR 185.5.
• Addressed a bug with AFB in the BR 185.5.

• Addressed a bug with Audio Occlusion in the BR 185.2.
• Improved Audio representation in the DB BR 143.
• Addressed a bug with the signalling that prevented the Freight Exchange scenario from functioning correctly.
• Added Contact Signaller functionality to both cabs in the 185.2. Player can now contact signaller by clicking on the phone to the bottom left of the driver’s seat or using the RailDriver.
• Addressed a bug with the Train and Electric brake failing to register appropriately on the HUD when using the BR 767.
• Addressed a bug with the PZB and LZB indicators that were unaffected by the dimmer.
• Added RailDriver functionality to the BR 185.2.
• Added RailDriver functionality to the BR 767.
• Added RailDriver functionality to the BR 143.
• Added Localisation for the RailDriver functionality for the BR 363.

• Headlights can now be switched on and off using RailDriver.
• The Auto Brake should now function as expected with the RailDriver.
• Repositioned camera transitions when climbing the stairs of the BR 363.

• Added Localisation for the RailDriver functionality for the C40-8W.
• Addressed a bug with the Banking Communication so that attached locomotives change controls accordingly.

• Addressed a bug with a sign that was clipping through a lamp post.
• Addressed a bug with flashing Ks1 aspects with no Zs3v functionality.
• Addressed a bug with Journey Mode to ensure proper flow in Schnellfahrstrecke Köln – Aachen.

• Addressed a bug that prevented Banner Repeaters from displaying advance warning for a shunt indicator set with a stop aspect.
• Addressed a bug with an AWS Ramp at Higham so that it now respects Repeater aspects.
• Added an AWS Ramp between signals NK 485 BR and NK 485 at Hoo Junction.
• Addressed a bug that prevent idle units from automatically setting tail lamps.
• Reduced the driver’s eye level by 10 cm in accordance with community feedback.

• Improved the ability for the BR Class 20 to appear in other services.
• Fixed missing localisation and name duplication with BR Class 20 Scenario Planner formations.
• Fixed missing localisation and name duplication with BR Class 31 Scenario Planner formations.
• Added RailDriver functionality to the BR Class 08.
• Added RailDriver functionality to the BR Class 101.
• Addressed a bug with the HUD Ammeter from showing inappropriate values.

• Added level crossing functionality so that they now open and close as expected.
• Added walkie talkie as a method for contacting signaller to the BR Class 09, BR Class 33, BR Class 47 and BR Class 52.
• Overhauled the entire Service Timetable in West Somerset Railway.
• Deactivated Help tips in scenarios that related to Classic control layout to unlock use of Immersion control layout.
• Improved weather and sky representation and fog rendering so it displays correctly under conditions such as rain or mist.
• Fixed the coupling instruction at end of the Minehead Shunter Part 2 which requires player to attach to the wrong end of the train.
• Fixed several tasks in the Finishing Up scenario so that it operates smoother.
• Removed all control locks from the tutorial to bring it in line with other tutorials.
• Adjusted all station stopping points to accommodate DMU services.
• Removed all control locks from the BR Class 52 tutorial to bring it in line with other tutorials.
• Removed remaining instances of ‘Objective Complete’ being displayed for player and timetable tasks.
• Removed all control locks from the BR Class 33 tutorial to bring it in line with other tutorials.
• Addressed a bug with the Take it Home Scenario so that the uncoupling instruction appears after the previous service has completed.
• Set brakes to use vacuum brakes on all scenarios and tutorials.
• Addressed a bug with a fence colliding with the stairs at Bishops Lydeard.
• Addressed a bug with a collectable at Doniford Halt being unreachable.
• Addressed a bug with manual junctions so that stretcher bars now align with the rails.
• Improved track rendering throughout the route.
• Added road traffic to the route.
• Addressed a bug that prevented rain from appearing properly at stations.
• Addressed a bug with a platform gap at Williton.
• Addressed a bug with non-player characters failing to navigate properly at Williton level crossing.
• Addressed a bug with the fence at Norton Fitzwarren so that it no longer floats in the air.
• Added climb up functionality to all platforms.
• Added empty versions of the Class 47 & Mk1 Coaches x 5 formation to Scenario Planner.
• Addressed a bug with accessing AWS Isolation and Cab Changeover switches when using Immersion Controls.
• Changed the default brake setup of the BR Class 33 to match the convention of all other locos to have air as the default in scenarios and services.
• Added RailDriver functionality to the BR Class 33 and BR Class 52.
• Added Localisation for the RailDriver functionality for the BR Class 09, BR Class 33, BR Class 47 and BR Class 52.
• RailDriver should now function correctly and display correct bindings in the Advanced controls menu.
• Left on the D Pad should now open doors on Controller and RailDriver.
• Addressed a bug that prevented AWS from working properly when using the BR Class 47 with RailDriver.

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