Welcome To Austria
Oct 23, 2023
Discover the wonders of Austrian rail and ÖBB in Train Simulator with a variety of routes and locomotives for your collection.
With a legacy dating back to the mid-19th century, Austrian Rail has evolved into a modern and comprehensive railway network that seamlessly connects the breathtaking Alpine mountain landscapes, picturesque countryside, and vibrant urban centers. Boasting an extensive track network that spans over 5,000 kilometers, Austrian Rail plays a pivotal role in both domestic and international travel, offering passengers easy access into neighbouring countries.
Primarily owned by Österreichische Bundesbahnen (or ÖBB), Austrian rail is renowned for its punctuality, reliability and remarkable scenic routes. Austrian Rail has also been at the forefront of adopting eco-friendly practices, such as electrification of tracks and integration with renewable energy sources. You can enjoy modern Austrian rail in Train Simulator Classic with a wide range of route, locomotive and Marketplace Add-Ons. Read on to find out more about the Austrian Collection.
LAST UPDATED: 2 August 2024
Austrian Routes
Austria offers a wide variety of experiences for railfans. Covering an array of passenger and freight operations through stunning diverse scenery. Explore famous mountains with legendary routes like Mittenwaldbahn, Tirol or Semmeringbahn. Discover towns and countryside as you drive along routes like Linz - Passau, Ennstalbahn or Salzburg - Mühldorf. You can also head to Italian/German/Slovenian borders with routes like Three Country Corner, Karawankenbahn and Holzkirchen. Routes available on the Steam Store are listed below.
- Arlbergbahn: Innsbruck - Bludenz (RSSLO)
- Drautalbahn: Klagenfurt - Spittal Millstättersee (RSSLO)
- Ennstalbahn: Bishofshofen - Selzthal (RSSLO)
- Giselabahn: Saalfelden - Wörgl (RSSLO)
- Holzkirchen - Wörgl (RSSLO)
- Karawankenbahn: Ljubljana, Villach & Tarvisio (RSSLO)
- Linz - Passau (RSSLO)
- Mittenwaldbahn: Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Innsbruck (Dovetail Games)
- Payerbach - Wien Hbf (RSSLO)
- Rudolfsbahn: Bruck an der Mur - Selzthal & Knittelfeld (RSSLO)
- Salzburg - Mühldorf (RSSLO)
- Salzburg - Rosenheim (RSSLO)
- Salzburg - Schwarzach-St. Veit (RSSLO)
- Salzburg - Wels (RSSLO)
- Semmeringbahn - Mürzzuschlag to Gloggnitz (Dovetail Games)
- Südbahn: Bruck an der Mur - Maribor (RSSLO)
- St. Pölten - Linz (RSSLO)
- Tauernbahn: Schwarzach-Sankt Veit - Spittal (RSSLO)
- Three Country Corner (Just Trains)
- Tirol: Brenner - Kufstein (RSSLO)
- Wien - St. Pölten (RSSLO)
Austrian Locomotives
If you're looking for a new locomotive to learn, you can find many iconic ÖBB units in Train Simulator. Climb into the cab of modern electrics like the ÖBB 4023 ‘Talent' EMU, ÖBB 5047 or ÖBB 4744 ‘Cityjet’ EMU - All of which include scenarios for Semmeringbahn. You can also find many unique classic locomotives like the ÖBB 1189 ‘Krokodil’, SŽ Series 363 and the ÖBB 5081 Schienenbus 'railbus'. These locomotives add more scenarios and variety to your Austrian routes. You can find a list of locomotives below.
- DB BR 247 (RSSLO)
- E412 Electric Locomotive (RSSLO)
- Euro BR 159 Electro-Diesel (RSSLO)
- ÖBB 1014 (Skyhook Games)
- ÖBB 1044 (Skyhook Games)
- ÖBB 1063 (RSSLO)
- ÖBB 1142 (Skyhook Games)
- ÖBB 1144 & CityShuttle Wiesel (Skyhook Games)
- ÖBB 1189 ‘Krokodil’ (Eisenbahnwerk)
- ÖBB 1293 (RSSLO)
- ÖBB 1822 (RSSLO)
- ÖBB 4010 (RSSLO)
- ÖBB 4020 (Dovetail Games)
- ÖBB 4023 ‘Talent' (RSSLO)
- ÖBB 4744 ‘Cityjet’ EMU (Skyhook Games)
- ÖBB 5047 DMU (Skyhook Games)
- ÖBB 8073 (RSSLO)
- ÖBB 8633 (RSSLO)
- ÖBB 5081 Schienenbus (RSSLO)
- SŽ Series 363 (RSSLO)
Austrian Markeplace Packs
Add new content to your Austrian collection with Marketplace packs. These includes new scenarios for Mittenwaldbahn and Three Country Corner, new liveries for locos including ÖBB 1044 anniversary livery, and additional freight rolling stock ready for hauling heavy loads across the country. You can find a list of Marketplace packs below.
- Mittenwaldbahn Scenario Pack 01 (Skyhook Games)
- ÖBB 1044 '100' Livery (Skyhook Games)
- ÖBB 1144 Livery Pack (Skyhook Games)
- ÖBB Rnoos Wagon Pack (Skyhook Games)
- ÖBB Sgns Container Wagon Pack (Skyhook Games)
- ÖBB Sgns Hopper Pack (Skyhook Games)
- Three Country Corner Scenario Pack 01 (Skyhook Games)
Start your Austrian collection in Train Simulator and browse Add-Ons over on the Steam Store. Looking for even more Austrian content, don't forget to check out the Train Simulator Steam Workshop where you can find scenarios and more created by the community.
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