Train Simulator 2019

I really enjoy this game. I don't play it all the time because it's my job. But, as someone who has actually driven some of these trains on some of these routes, I can say that they're a load more accurate than I expected. Even to the point where if, in real life, I would shut off and coast at a particular landmark, to slow for a particular speed restriction without having to put the brakes in, then this game will pretty much have slowed the same amount in the same amount of time.
The one thing I'll have to add though, is it isn't really for someone just mucking around for a laugh. If you like, enjoy or know trains well then this can be a rewarding time. But there are so many controls and rules, etc. I've watched many a person on youtube have to keep stopping and starting because they don't understand AWS or the DSD/Vigilance. You kinda have to know what you're doing in the first place.
I would also say, to all the people bemoaning the THOUSANDS of pounds of DLC.... I'm imagining the work to go into a route, making it accurate in scenery, buildings, length, timings and physics, as well as each train, must be LOADS. I don't think the prices are too bad for that, especially as you should always wait for one of the many sales and pick stuff up cheap. But, realistically, why would anyone want ALL the routes all over the world and every single train??? That's insane!! So YES, it's mega expensive if you add ALL of them up, but just dont!! lol
The other thing I love about this is I have an extra bit of software that allows me to use my HOTAS throttle as the power/brake controller so it's actually quite immersive sitting there with my left hand on it, controlling the train between stations.
All in all. I would recommend. But only if you understand trains and also (for your wallet) if you know the type of train you want to learn and where you want to go. I would start with that and only bother with more DLC when you've got a bit of experience. (and yes, I do drive on expert mode with the HUD off... Otherwise I might as well quit my day job)

This simulator is very good. I am a professional train driver and i do use it to refresh myself on routes that i haven't driven for a while. The physics arent quite right and you tend to scrub off more speed when coasting than you do in real life, but there is a lot of DLC available for it which is not always kept up to date, and i've found it nearly impossible to use the editor to make corrections to routes. overall, it is a good frame of reference and enjoyable to drive on.

Vastly imperfect simulator, but still can be fun and relaxing.
I know nothing about trains.
Dovetails business model
Cutting right to the obvious subject, the plethora of DLC's and the prices: overpriced and downright predatory. Routes typically cost around 30€/$, with a 50% sale price, even though there were lower prices in the past. The prices don't get adjusted, which would make sense if the engine and the routes get updated, but they aren't. Now I get it, trains are a passion, and new content doesn't get that many purchases. But older content could be cheaper imo, or create a nice bundle. In the past Dovetail rereleased this game every year with a nice starting package, yearly updated. Since they released Train Sim World this has changed to Classic for Clarity.
If you want new routes or locomotives, your best deal is via a bundle with Humble Bundle or Fanatical. You can find examples of bundles on Steamgifts.
Simulation and graphics
As stated, I have little knowledge about trains. But I do have experience with other mechanical transports small and huge. The trains feel real as far as I can tell.
The graphics are too old, tree models are from before 2010 for example. That isn't a big problem per se, when driving very fast anyway. You don't always do that though. Ideally they would update everything piece by piece, but they rather sell everything twice.
My biggest gripe is when sitting in the driver's seat the outside is blurry, as if your eyes are focusing on the nearfield controls. There is no reason for this, except maybe in pre-2010. And there is popping of assets, regardless of your pc.
The ui is very low resolution. Why!?
Content of DLC's
A DLC consists mostly of two locomotives and eight career scenarios. Many routes have an extra separately purchasable locomotive with one upto three career drives. This in total gives about seven hours of unique content. Most routes and locomotives come with a manual in your Steam folder, which you definitely need for some routes! So some scenarios don't provide enough information to get you playing.
You can't freeroam all over the place, like Flight- or Euro Truck Simulator. A shame really, it would be fun to have the procedural generation of ETS, but then again, handcrafted routes are best. The routes contains errors though. Every timetable expects that you drive full speed exactly, and no cruise control or anything. The power settings snap to a locomotive's preset value, for instance in increments of 12,5%. You end up holding the power lever, or varying the speed with +/-1 kmph/mph. It's unnecessarily complicated, but for all I know cruise control on trains doesn't exist, which would be ridiculous. Old trains I understand anyway with that you could truly relax while playing, whilst now I'm micromanaging speeds.
Final conclusion
I haven't been very positive so far... I like this game, but there is so much potential for better! I bought this game almost ten years ago, and I decided recently to go through some routes. In the ten years I can't distinguish any improvement of the game, which is so sad. My advice: spend minimal money on this game if you want to give it a go. My reviewed DLC list can be found here. The biggest power of this game is to play a route or place you know of course.
76/100
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Train Simulator is a really good game with great variety of trains and routes some of which are overpriced and the graphics aren't to great but whats to expect when the game came out in 2009. If you are look for a train game with better graphics go for train sim world 3 it is more expensive but you get a great game, it is made by the same developers so there is still variety but the routes range from 20-30 pounds so there very expensive but in train simulator you can pick them up for less than a fiver but if your looking for a game that you can just sit down a play without needing the best computer and not much storage you should go for train simulator. Hope that review helped enjoy your gaming!!!

No nonsense simulator. No walking, just driving. Turn off the scoring in preferences, and drive with only the F5 HUD, relying on your route knowledge.
If you drive this way, you'll be too busy to notice that the scenery, rolling stock, lighting and weather are not the latest and greatest in realism. But they are more than good enough to create the atmosphere of driving a train, and that's all you need.
What you don't need is the latest and greatest games PC or laptop. A medium performance machine will do nicely at 1920 x 1080.

I have 1000 hours with stuttering in this game

I'm literally able to drive a train in this game. And I like trains (and I don't care if dozens of people already reviewed it this way).