Notes: This article is not about the operator of Long Island Rail Road, for the operator, see Long Island Rail Road (Operator)
This article is about the original version. For newer version, see LIRR Commuter
The Long Island Rail Road route is the third US route for Train Sim World, featuring the Long Island Rail Road from New York Penn, Atlantic Terminal and Long Island City to Hicksville via Jamaica as well as branch lines to Hempstead and Belmont Park. There are two locomotives featured in the route is the M3 and the M7. This Route is also included in the Train Sim World 2020 update which was released on the 15th August 2019.
About Long Island Rail Road[]
Experience America’s busiest commuter railroad and all the bustle and challenges of railroading in New York City in Train Sim World: Long Island Rail Road. The famed “LIRR” operates 24/7 and carries more than 350,000 commuters each weekday, and you’ll take the controls of the railroad’s modern LIRR M7 EMUs to keep the trains moving in and out of New York City and through America’s busiest rail junction at Jamaica, New York. The Long Island Rail Road route features all three of LIRR’s key New York-area stations – Penn Station, Atlantic Terminal, and Long Island City – extends east to Hicksville, New York and includes the captivating Hempstead Branch.
It’s your job to deliver New York area commuters to work – and back home – on time and happy, calling at a total of 26 LIRR stations. Just imagine the excitement and challenges as you navigate LIRR’s always-busy main line and make your way through Jamaica which hosts more than 1,000 trains a day. Whether you’re at the controls of a LIRR M7, riding along, or watching the show from trackside, experience all the sights and sounds of American commuter railroading at its bustling best.
Take the controls of Long Island Rail Road’s workhorse LIRR M7 Electric-Multiple-Unit (EMU), with authentic operating controls and featuring an authentic DC Electric simulation underpinned with expert technical knowledge and real-world data, the performance, sounds and feel has been accurately reproduced to make it feel just like the real thing.
Train Sim World: Long Island Rail Road caters for players of all ability levels with accessible tutorials for beginners and advanced procedures for experts.
Whether you're looking to get started as a railroad engineer or refreshing your expert knowledge, Train Sim World has it covered. Feel the detail as you step into the cab, take control, then live out your dreams exploring the highly detailed and immersive environment of the Long Island Rail Road.
Choose how you want to play in Train Sim World: Long Island Rail Road. Take control and master modern electric equipment and running-to-time in an extreme rail environment or riding along as a passenger and watching the world go by. Why not watch all the action unfold and capture amazing screenshots or go exploring to hunt down all the hidden collectables? Whatever you choose to do, there's lots to see and experience in Train Sim World: Long Island Rail Road.
Please note: Train Sim World is required, as a separate purchase, in order to utilise this content.
Key Features[]
- 42-mile route of the Long Island Railroad extending from New York Penn Station to Hicksville, New York. The route also includes Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, Long Island City station, and the LIRR’s Hempstead branch
- A total of 26 LIRR stations
- LIRR M7 Electric-Multiple-Unit (EMU) of which the railroad operates more than 800 examples
- Highly detailed, feature-rich, driving cab with accurate true-to-life performance and handling
- Authentic and detailed sound recordings
- Five detailed and engaging scenarios for the route
- 100 Collectibles for you to find including Route Maps, Fire Extinguishers, City Posters and Fence Hole Repairs.
- Accessible tutorials for the LIRR M7 to get you started quickly
- Extensive 24-Hour Service Mode Timetable
- Powered by Dovetail Games’ proprietary SimuGraph® vehicle dynamics engine and Unreal Engine 4® technology
- Download size: 2.9 GB
Hints[]
The first hint showed an eastern United States PRR signal. There was speculation of it being either a CSX, Norfolk Southern or Long Island Railroad route.
Route[]
The route includes many sections of the Long Island Rail Road, these are:
- The Main Line from Long Island City and New York Penn to Hicksville via Jamaica
- Atlantic Branch from Jamaica to Atlantic Terminal
- Hempstead Branch from Floral Park to Hempstead
- Belmont Park Branch from Queens Village to Belmont Park
Locomotives[]
The route comes with one locomotive, the M7, operated by the Long Island Rail Road. These are sets of 2 carriage EMUs which are often coupled together in sets of up to 12 carriages long to operate services on the electrified sections of the LIRR.
Training[]
- M7 Introduction - Learn the basics of the M7 Electric Multiple Unit including starting, stopping, and passenger boarding operations.
Scenarios[]
The route comes with five scenarios, all featuring the M7:
- Change at Jamaica - You are due to relieve another driver on their service to Hunterspoint Avenue. Catch the train over to Jamaica in time to relieve the driver and complete his local service. You will then need to stable the service at Long Island City ready for use later in the day.
- Suburban Sunset - Operate a local service on its final leg from Ronkonkoma to Penn Station.
- Race Day Run - Drive an express service to Floral Park, where it becomes a local service to Hempstead, then complete the return journey.
- Kings & Queens - The line to West Hempstead has been closed at Locust Manor for engineering works. Drive a service from Atlantic Terminal to Jamaica, then return to Atlantic Terminal
- Maintenance Maneuver - Some M7 units at West Side Yard are due for routine maintenance. Take the empty stock over to the depot at Hillside and prepare them for servicing.
Timetable[]
The route includes a 24-hour timetable, featuring 181 services for the M7. The timetable can be found here: Service Timetable
Journey Mode[]
There are 2 chapters included with the Long Island Rail Road route:
- Chapter 1 - Learning the Line - Start developing your route knowledge, gain experience on a variety of tasks and learn to drive the M7 EMU.
- Chapter 2 - Certified Engineer - Now that you've mastered the M7 and learned the route, it's time to put your expertise to practice and join the other engineers moving commuters around New York!
Mastery[]
Tier 1[]
Challenges
- Long Island Short Haul - Drive 100 Miles/160km
- Long Island M7 Learner - Complete a Tutorial
- Long Island Engineer - Complete 10 Services
- Long Island M7 Experience - Gain 5 Levels on the M7
Reward - Long Island Rail Road Diorama
Tier 2[]
Challenges
- Long Island M7 Master - Gain 10 levels on the M7
- Long Island Long Haul - Drive 250 Miles/400km
- Long Island Finisher - Complete 5 scenarios
- Long Island Master - Gain 10 Level on the Route
Reward - Long Island Rail Road Scenery Tile (Car Meet)
Route Diagram[]
Map[]
Main Line[]
Italics indicate along a short branch (No distances given)
Location | Image | Miles |
---|---|---|
New York Penn | 0 | |
Long Island City | ||
Hunterspoint Avenue | ||
Woodside | 4.9 | |
Forest Hills | 8.5 | |
Kew Gardens | 9.7 | |
Jamaica | 10.8 | |
Hollis | 13.4 | |
Queens Village | 15 | |
Bellerose | 16.1 | |
Floral Park | 16.7 | |
New Hyde Park | 18 | |
Merillon Avenue | 19.1 | |
Mineola | 20.3 | |
Carle Place | 22.2 | |
Westbury | 23.2 | |
Hicksville | 26.6 |
Atlantic Branch[]
Location | Image | Miles |
---|---|---|
Atlantic Terminal | 0 | |
Nostrand Avenue | 1.6 | |
East New York | 4 | |
Jamaica | 9.6 |
Belmont Park Branch[]
Location | Image | Miles |
---|---|---|
Belmont Park |
Hempstead Branch[]
Location | Image | Miles |
---|---|---|
Floral Park | 16.7 | |
Stewart Manor | 18.1 | |
Nassau Boulevard | 19.1 | |
Garden City | 20.2 | |
Country Life Press | 20.8 | |
Hempstead | 22.6 |
Add-Ons[]
This route adds the option of purchasing an extra pack with the route: the M3. It contains a new EMU using the existing 3rd Rail. It brings it's own tutorials, scenarios, service mode and achievements.
Achievements[]
- LIRR: Branching Out: Complete 7 Long Island Railroad services (PS4 Only)
- LIRR Along for the Ride: Complete 70 Passenger Boarding Tasks with the M7
- M7 Seven Up: Reach Loco Level 10 for the M7
- LIRR Making Headway: Reach Route Level 10 on Long Island Railroad
- LIRR Accessed All Areas: Complete all Scenarios on Long Island Railroad
- M7 Junior Operator: Complete the M7 Introduction Tutorial
- LIRR Discovery Island: Collect all collectables on Long Island Railroad
- LIRR The King of Queens: Complete 70 Long Island Railroad services
- M7 The Cannonball: Reach a speed of 70 mph in the M7
Long Island Rail Road | |
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Locomotives | M7 |
Stations | Main Line: New York Penn - Long Island City - Hunterspoint Avenue - Woodside - Forest Hills - Kew Gardens - Jamaica - Hollis - Queens Village - Bellerose - New Hyde Park - Merillon Avenue - Mineola - Carle Place - Westbury - Hicksville Atlantic Branch: Atlantic Terminal - Nostrand Avenue - East New York |
Operators | Long Island Rail Road |
Tutorials | M7 Introduction |
Scenarios | Change at Jamaica - Suburban Sunset - Race Day Run - Kings & Queens - Maintenance Maneuver |
Journeys | Learning the Line - Certified Engineer |
Miscellaneous | Service Timetable |
DLC | M3 |