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"German Railroads - 10 Jahre Virtuelle Eisenbahn" is a landmark anniversary collection released in late 2011/early 2012 by German Railroads (GR), a leading developer of high-quality add-ons for the Microsoft Train Simulator (MSTS). The package celebrates a decade of the studio's contributions to the virtual railroading hobby, effectively serving as a "complete edition" of their legacy content while introducing significant technical upgrades. Core Content & Scope
- The "Dieselnetz" DLC: A massive map combining the Königssee and Chiemgau routes into a 150km regional network.
- Historic Fleet Pack: Including the legendary V200 and the steam-powered BR 01.5 in Era III livery.
- VR Mode: (Experimental) Put on your headset and physically pull the lever in a fully modeled cab of an ICE 4.
Enhanced Vegetation: Vegetation across the routes was updated for a more modern visual experience. German Railroads - 10 Jahre Virtuelle Eisenbahn...
5. The Community: Who Drives the 10-Year Success?
- Virtual Railroads (VR) – Payware developer known for high-detail BR 101, ICE 1, and PZB simulation.
- Train-Simulator.net – German forum with thousands of freeware assets, scenarios, and repaints.
- Maerklin World – Focus on model-railway style German routes.
- Eisenbahnwerkstätten – Small groups producing realistic sounds, cabviews, and weathering effects.
It was the original train from the first release of their software in 1999. It looked a bit older, a bit more jagged than the modern models, but it was there, running a farewell tour on the tracks they had built. "German Railroads - 10 Jahre Virtuelle Eisenbahn" is