- RAILROADS Online! - Trailer and Shop Release! - 1 September 2021
Dear community, the Official Trailer and the Steam Shop site for RAILROADS Online! have just been released! Steam store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1696810/RAILROADS_Online/ RAILROADS Online! will be released on 1st October 2021 along with the "Complete the set bundle" and the Official RAILROADS Online! Soundtrack! Save the date! Join our Discord community for more infos, progress updates and news! https://discord.gg/vhNrShWYnr -Stefan
- RAILROADS Online! - Trailer and Shop Release Date! - 28 August 2021
Dear community, the Official Trailer and the Steam Shop site for RAILROADS Online! will launch on 1st September 2021! Save the date! All links and important information will be posted here on Steam and on our Discord server! https://discord.gg/vhNrShWYnr -Stefan
- CLOSED ALPHA MULTIPLAYER BUILD! – NEW RELEASE! – RAILROADS ONLINE! - 18 August 2021
Dear community, Big news! The Unreal multiplayer build has now reached the closed alpha version! For the last two months we have been testing the entire game under real multiplayer conditions in order to provide a smooth gameplay experience upon release! A lot has happened during this last and very busy half year: We have added a lot of new rolling stock, various industries and freight types, realtime landscape editing features, and a stunning 16km^2 open world map. Also we have been growing as a team - alongside with our playerbase on Steam and our fanbase on the Discord server counting now 400+ members. We have built a completely new game in the Unreal engine with more content than ever. Because of the sheer size of the update and the countless hours spent working on it i also have decided to start a professional carrer in this industry as a game developer. As a result we have decided…
- Progress Update - 10/2020 - 11 October 2020
Hello everyone! Long time no see :) But we haven't been sleeping ;) I'd like to show you some of the latest progress on American Railroads! A new locomotive has been implemented. It's a 2-8-0 Consolidation by Thomas, complete with tender and cab controls! Cab with interactive controls: The tender. We have put a lot of effort in a historically correct appearance on this one! Headlight doors can be opened which allows you to light the burner Sanding tower: refill your locomotive's sand domes here. Water tower: The controls have been completely overhauled. You can now also swivel the spout left and right. The mine, done by Kitsune, has been implemented. Pull the chutes and load your gondolas! Iron ore. Trestles splines can now be dynamically placed just like different sets of track on the terrain. Ideal to connect two hills: Also: A ton of coding, but that's not that interesting to show ;)…
- Progress update - Unreal Engine - 23 April 2020
Hello everyone, just a quick update on the progress in unreal. I'll let the screenshots speak for itself ;) Also our first multiplayer character "conductor" is now fully replicated over the network with animations like walking running and jumping along with fully supported 1st and 3rd person controls! We hope you enjoyed this small post! If you haven't already joined, check out our official discord server down below for even more updates, screenshots and other cool stuff we will include! Official Discord Server See you soon ;)
- Progress update: Heisler, mining, multiplayer - 15 March 2020
Hello everyone! recently we have been working on some interesting stuff you might want to check out! The assistant modelers, Kitsune and Thomas have created some excellent new models that will be implemented in the coming updates! Geared locomotive: Heisler Based on the West Side Lumber Company No.3, this wood burning engine will soon handle some serious freight! There will be 3 smokestack variants and an option for a wooden platform and storage boxes. The V2 steam engine: As usually the cab comes with a lot of interactive levers and gauges for first person control The entire drive train will be fully animated Mine: Just like the logging camp mines will produce ore that needs to be transported! The ore will be loaded via chutes into the gondolas: Mining gondolas: Perfect for transporting huge loads of ore from the mines: Also there is some progress regarding multiplayer: The first primi…
- American Railroads - Official Discord Server - 25 February 2020
Hello everyone! today i proudly announce the Official American Railroads Discord Server! Here you can talk, chat and discuss various topics with the devs and other group members, talk about your impressions, or give new ideas or feedback on the game! You can reach the Discord Server via the following link: American Railroads - Official Discord Server Special Thanks goes to Scott, a railroad enthusiast and professional sound engineer, for creating the server and providing some great drawings! Also i'd like to welcome Thomas, a very talented 3d modeler who has already made some of the best railroad models i have seen yet! Both have joined to push the project further and we hope to give you some impressions of our work in the coming weeks and months! Lastly i'd like to thank everyone for your support and/or providing reference materials/ideas/feedback! See you soon!
- American Railroads - UPDATE 1.5 - 20 January 2020
Hello everyone! update 1.5 is finally here! It is quite a jump from the last version so here are the major changes: First person controls: Grab some firewood, throw it in the boiler and explore Pine Valley in the first person perspective! Move around freely, steer and control your vehicles manually with fully animated bars, regulators and gauges Brand new cars, buildings, vehicles and tools: Update 1.5 adds not only many new vehicles but also more realism: vehicles require regular maintenance, water and fuel in order to stay operational Build your own railroad: Grab a pickaxe and start laying your own track! Invest in new equipment and place your utilities where they are needed Customize your rolling stock: Buy new equipment and choose your individual options, numbers, company and vehicle names! New Roundhouse and facilities: Buy and upgrade a engine house to service your vehicles with…
- Progress update 09/2019 - Climax Locomotive - 30 September 2019
Hello everyone! Finally the new steam event manager beta is working properly and i can show you the latest piece of machinery - the new Climax locomotive! It's basically a two cylinder engine... with a gearbox and bevel gears to drive the axles. Each axle will recieve the same amount of torque. It will be available with a diamond- cylinder- or... cabbage smokestack. Also there is enough space for water and firewood! It also features a backup light for pulling operations. The perfect machine for big logging hauls!
- Progress update 08/2019 - 19 August 2019
Hello everyone! a short progress update on the brand new machines ;) https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F3fc6efe7dbb3909e75eb16ba8ce3b17992387c40.pnghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F8562d1260efd7278ad452dde9ce53f1f47ddd680.pnghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F284e45d4115b453d2ee9d1c3e514ecf98aefba3d.pnghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F86e5389d979eba0226f6311f5c0164cbaadcb955.pnghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F148c2149ee275567c17c01bea01d04925161183d.pnghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Fe3902775c1c41ea4d79775b15934176ae7e6b770.pnghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Fe80d4fff202872ad6485d4070f15df3619%25E2%2580%25A6
- Porter 0-4-2-T - 24 July 2019
Hello everyone! today i present you the variant version of last weeks locomotive - the Porter 0-4-2-T https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Facaaebdfc7d049e53d3a19a792a175efc896d496.pnghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F572e255721ffcbae06a14576d70f09de75ba9f5a.pnghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F88f347886ff4b86944cc834c50cd4e612f632284.pnghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Fb84e97e5872f76419389fe7cc68ddd65d2bfa28a.pnghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F19030408d00c281eff904266166012b2a7443dbc.png This variant features an additional trailing truck, a small tender and a tail light, which makes pulling trains at night easier - even in reverse. More fire wood can be stored thus allowing greate…
- 0-4-0 Porter locomotive - 19 July 2019
Hello everyone! Today i present you a new locomotive for 1.5. It's the Porter 0-4-0 steam engine. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F3f6dd8520a65b7d8ba9d9edb342bc7ddf91d3b81.pnghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Faad9a5dfe8d41e7ae78674d47e3927579da02f20.pnghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F21d9f0bc34deba1385925f58d55af91621342c71.png It will be one of the cheaper locomotives in the game with relatively low base price and maintenance costs. However it has a small water tank and not much space to store fire wood so the range will be rather limited as well as the tractive effort. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Ff899ff763bece8e9d8e109374aa22abcd6ab0d22.pnghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516%25E2%2580%25A6
- Preview - handcar - 19 June 2019
Hello everyone, today i want to present you my lastest model i have created. It's a 1800s style handcar. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F38360244c4487aaf8e265c3b8584df82b78c787b.png This vehicle was used by many railway track workers to travel to their designated site for repair or maintenance jobs. It is a rather simple construction powered only by muscle. On this particular model the frame and even the rims are made out of wood, which were later replaced by steel. The finished model will also include a usable toolbox which allows players to store and transport various equipment! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F0613e90f10529e9db9a71d3378c4a10f063bb509.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Fbd167ce9a77d85e6bffa8b6349b45e4234fa0186.pnghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaih%25E2%2580%25A6
- Log loader - preview - 14 June 2019
Hello everyone, the log loader is finally finished and working! Check out the new preview video on the store page to see it in action. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F08eba2a12c1ecf741a10bdc06b461f0600aee3ae.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F855dd974fa1fe00099402d5abc77c99ead7e6c43.png Functions: First & third person controls: winch up, winch down, tower left, tower right, release hook, whistle, move loader forward/backward, open/close side doors, open/close firebox, open/close steam valve. The boiler consumes firewood and water and needs maintenance. Added vehicle stats (can be toggled on/off) Also fully animated winch, gears, levers, hook and metal chain. Credits music: Kevin MacLeod - River Valley Breakdown
- Work in progress - log loader - 17 March 2019
Hello! Just a quick look at the new log loader! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Ff7e46ce79bbbcdfa90f75a1956e85145ec13e6d9.png The loader uses rails to move from one car to the next one while lifting logs onto them. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F697e62ccc54082de845c7ef8a23f5e835a5c946e.png It will also need regular maintenance, water and fuel. Stay tuned!
- Log car - update 1.5 - 25 February 2019
Hello everyone, the new log car for update 1.5 has just been finished! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Fd9e64feb26c5adcf2f939e5465ee18f302adcac4.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F5859d074d35a7d084b3a9be53b25445cf94f860b.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Fa04f19958d127c5606aa4c1d48e4644316e0ccef.png The stakes on each side will be removable just like in the current version. Also the wheels are now polished :)
- Progress update 1.5 - 15 February 2019
Hello everyone, as promised a few screenshots of the new additions of update 1.5! new railyard with plenty of space https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Fec7115229a132d847339738780ba6e8706307b22.png roundhouse for storing and maintaining the engines - greetings to como! turntable has to be pushed manually now btw. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Fc558978f36cf2a12c0227a830240c76569ce2cd5.png the textures were very time consuming but i think they turned out quite well https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Faf9fefd601f8b3aaf1f362e62a302d0ed4d3056a.png in the pit https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F3bacf423651ebbf3a0fc91969ddf487d9c7583ee.png for greater realism the new tracks are now bumpy. also the heightmap has a higher resolution w…
- Update 1.5 - temporary reset - 26 December 2018
Hello everyone, https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Feda135dcff471c15fa8cdad41eaf7d532966f30a.png Version 1.5 will be temporarily set back to version 1.4. Update 1.5 will be re-released when the first person controls are done for the rest of the vehicles. Best regards, Stefan
- UPDATE 1.5 - preview - 12 December 2018
Hello everyone! - Update 1.5 - preview https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Fbf9996b846f2a2e33010fa6fca9924319c6c7049.png Changes: - Added locomotive "Eureka and Palisade no.4" with realistic paintjob, animations and sounds. - Added rail builder. You can now lay your own rail tracks. (as requested by the forum) https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F2a494c7d8b991e272c21a245aa23ba13de3e6615.png - Added First person view with interactive controls. (as requested by the forum) https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Ff22705f9edffa5596c14c2f9548aec32f513a5a2.png - Improved graphics. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F0e46a9a0a01018805bc6115523b3a02b6843d206.png As always thank you for your input and support. Best regards, Stefan
- SOON... ;) - 25 October 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Fd7b1b8213e0821be3418cf78a652b6344bd61822.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2F70cc53dd58267032b8705f17eb2300cb6b96de20.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32516809%2Feccf496a6c7f844f89bfe39f5c6b0e781f3d2e58.png The next update is getting closer! - models and textures are FINALLY finished. The implementation starts now. Also: Upon release there will be a decent discount for everyone who might be interested, so be sure not to miss this train ;) EDIT: i hope the screenshot quality is alright now Best regards Stefan
