Dovetail Support

This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the Frankfurt - Fulda: Kinzigtalbahn 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: 103km
• Country: Germany
• Operator: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain
• Stations: 24 Stations
• Released: 17th September 2024

Locomotives

• BR 411 DB
• BR 423 DB
• 766.2 DBpbzfa DB
• BR 114 DB
• BR 146.2 DB
• BR 193 Vectron DB

Training

• Frankfurt - Fulda Route Introduction
• ICE T Introduction
• LZB Introduction
• BR 114 Introduction
• BR 146.2 Introduction
• Cruise Control (BR 146.2)
• BR 423 Introduction
• 766.2 DBpbzfa DB Introduction
• Control/Cab Cars (DABpbzfa 766)
• Changing Ends - Cab Cars (DABpbzfa 766 + BR 146.2)
• DB Vectron Introduction
• Flixtrain Introduction

Rail Journeys

On the Case Chapters:

• Peachy
• ICE up
• S-Bahn Learner
• People Mover
• Remote Work
• Regio Rider
• Teaching Traxx
• Traxx Teamwork
• Freight Initiate
• Vectron Venture

Scenarios

• Hanau Heart Rate Raiser (FlixTrain Add-on)
• Delays Expected (FlixTrain Add-on) 
• Right Place, Right Time (FlixTrain Add-on) 
• Check A Train
• Test Train
• Pull!
• Frankfurt Ferry
• Mind the Gap
• ICE into the night
• Cheesed to Meet You

Achievements

• FTF: Bücherwurm (Complete all the training modules on Frankfurt Fulda)
• FTF: True Frankfurter (Complete all the Scenarios on Frankfurt Fulda)
• FTF: Sweet T (Operate the ICE-T for 100km within the speed limit)
• FTF: Sailor (Complete the Frankfurt Ferry scenario)

• FTF: Got that dog in me (Complete all the route tasks on Frankfurt Fulda)

Route Map

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the start-up procedure for the BR 411 DB?

1. Set the Reverser to Forward.
2. Set the GNT Isolation Switch to Normal on the switch panel to the driver's right.
3. Set the NeiTec to On, found on the switch panel.
4. Apply the throttle to get moving.

What is the start-up procedure for the BR 423 DB?

1. Insert the Mastery key.
2. Set the Reverser to Forward.
3. Apply the throttle to get moving.

What is the start-up procedure for the 766.2 DBpbzfa DB?

1. Insert the reverser handle.
2. Se the Brake Key to On.
3. Set the Reverser to Forward.
4. Se the Train Brakes to Running.
5. Apply the throttle to get moving.

What is the start-up procedure for the BR 114 DB?

1. Insert the Reverser handle.
2. Set the Reverser to Forward.
3. Ste the Brake Key to On.
4. Set the Train Brake to Running.
5. Set the Speed Selector to 100km/h to get moving.

What is the start-up procedure for the BR 146.2 DB?

1. Insert the Reverser handle.
2. Set The Reverser to Forward.
3. Set the Train Brake to Release.
4. Apply the Throttle to get moving.

What is the start-up procedure for the BR 193 Vectron DB?

1. Set the Master Key to On.
2. Set the Reverser to Forward.
3. Set the Train Brake Cut-Out to Cut-In.
4. Set the Train Brake to Running.
5. Apply the Throttle to get moving.

Video Guides

• Class 411 ICE T Tutorial (trainsimulatordriver)
• Class DB BR 423 Tutorial (trainsimualtordriver)
• DB BR 146.2 Tutorial (trainsimulatordriver)
• Guard Mode on Frankfurt Fulda Tutorial (trainsimulatordriver)
• Frankfurt   Fulda Route Introduction With Collectible Route Tasks (trainsimulatordriver)

Route Hopping

Compatible Add-ons

Compatible add-ons can expand the amount of content available on a route in various ways, such as liveries, scenarios, training modules and timetable layers. 

• FlixTrain BR 193 Vectron Loco Add-On

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. The following information is confirmed for 9th generation consoles and PC, but there may be some small variances for players on 8th generation consoles. 

Train Sim World Add-On Compatibility Guide

Please note that 8th Generation consoles (Xbox One, PS4), as well as Xbox Series S, will have a different experience, with fewer layers enabled. Click here to find out more.