Dovetail Support

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Route Features
• Locomotives
• Training
• Rail Journeys
• Scenarios
• Achievements
• Route Map
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Video Guides
• Route Hopping
• Platform Comparison
• Timetable Layers

This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the San Bernardino Line: Los Angeles - San Bernardino Route Add-On. Below you will find information about the content available for this route, including links to community videos. Each of our video links demonstrate what a successful run may look like and can be used to help players having difficulty with a particular scenario.

Route Features

• Length: 57 miles
• Country: United States
• Operator: Metrolink
• Stations: 16
• Released: 17th September 2024

Locomotives

• EMD F125 Metrolink
• MP36PH-3C Metrolink
• Rotem Bi-Level Cab Car Metrolink

Training

• San Bernardino Route Introduction
• EMD F125 Introduction
• MP36PH-3C Introduction
• Rotem Cab Car Introduction

Rail Journeys

Metrolink Master Chapters:

• College Degree
• A modern Twist
• Heading Downton
• Commuting To Work
• Top of the Class
• Excellence in Engineering
• California Caper

Metrolink Merriment Chapters (Metrolink Holiday Train Pack):

• Happy Holidays

Scenarios

• Race Way
• Depot Days
• Eye of the Storm
• Rescue at the Ranch
• Graduation Day
• Deck The Halls (Metrolink Holiday Train Pack)
• Santa's Coming to Town (Metrolink Holiday Train Pack) 
• Driving Home for Christmas (Metrolink Holiday Train Pack) 

Achievements

• SBD: MPXpress Yourself (Complete the MP36 Training Module)
• SBD: Spirit of Innovation (Complete the F125 Training Module)
• SBD: Remote Control (Complete the Rotem Cab Car Training Module)
• SBD:I am speed! (Complete the Race Way Scenario)
• SBD: Metrolink's Awakening (Complete 20 services on San Bernardino Line)

Route Map

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the start-up procedure for the EMD F125 Metrolink?

1. Turn on the Generator Field button.
2. Insert the Reverser handle.
3. Set the Brake mode to Passenger.
4. Set the Reverser to Forward,
5. Set the Automatic Brake to Release.
6. Apply the throttle to get moving.

What is the start-up procedure for the MP36PH-3C Metrolink?

1. Turn on the following switches:
   • Fuel Pump
   • Generator Field
   • Engine Run
2. Insert the Reverser handle.
3. Set the Automatic Brake to Full Service.
4. Set the Cut-Off Pilot Valve to Passenger.
5. Set the Automatic Brake to Release.
6. Apply the throttle to get moving.

What is the start-up procedure for the Rotem Bi-Level Cab Car Metrolink?

1. Set the Cab Setup switch to Setup.
2. Set the Generator Field switch to On.
3. Set the Automatic Brake Cut-Out to Cut-In.
4. Insert the Reverser handle.
5. Set the Reverser to Forward.
6. Set the Automatic Brake to Release.
7. Apply the throttle to get moving.

Video Guides

• San Bernardino Route Overview (trainsimulatordriver)
• Metrolink MP36PH 3C Tutorial (trainsimulatordriver)
• Metrolink Rotem Cab Car Tutorial (trainsimulatordriver)
• Metrolink F125 Tutorial (trainsimulatordriver)
• BNSF SD40 2 Tutorial (trainsimulatordriver)
• BNSF ES44C4 Tutorial (trainsimulatordriver)

Route Hopping

Platform Comparison

While we strive to provide a comparable experience across platforms, some differences may occur due to the performance or memory limitations on specific platforms. This section details what you can expect, depending on where you are playing.

PS5, Xbox Series X & PC

You will get the complete experience.

Xbox Series S

You will get the complete experience.

PS4 & Xbox One 

8th Gen Consoles will not have playable/AI freight services, or the Santa Fe F7 AI rail tour. Freight formations will also be shorter.

Timetable Layers

Timetable Layers will allow you to drive locomotives from other routes/add-ons in timetable mode. They may require you to own the complete set of compatible add-ons before layers are activated. The exception being where an add-on states it has timetable support for this route in the product description. 

Complete Timetable Layer Requirements:

Please use the Train Sim World Add-On Compatibility Guide to familiarize yourself with the shortened add-on names used below.