4.3 Railroads

4.3.1 Japan

Iida line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
A part of the Iida line (JR Central)from Nanakubo to Okaya. An electrified line in a very beautiful landscape with mountains, rivers and canals. Many nice details in the landscape. There are 2 alternatives for this route: Express using the class 115-2000 EMU and local using the class 119 EMU.
Creator:
Gaku
Alt.:
Express
 Stations:
25
 Stops:
11
 TTR:
79 min.
 Distance:
51407 m
Alt.:
Local
 Stations:
25
 Stops:
24
 TTR:
90 min.
 Distance:
51337 m
Vehicle:
115-2000119
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
None.
Line description:
Overview map (Acrobat document) with the Iida line marked on the map. The simulated part of the line starts at the map south of Komagane and goes northwards to Okaya.
Misc.:
Download from:
The creator's website has disappeared from the Internet many years ago.
To download from this website:
OpenBVE route package ver. 1.0.0.2
The code of this route has been adapted to load without errors and warnings in OpenBVE. The graphical experience is however not changed from Gaku's original work.
Last update of this directory entry:
2023-Jun-25

Kobe & Kyoto line

Picture of a class 223-2000 EMU
Description:
JR West Kobe line from Kobe to Osaka and the JR West Kyoto line to Kyoto for the class 223-2000 EMU. Details are sparse in the urban environment.

 

Creator:
Miyakojikakutei
Alt.:
Spec. Rapid Svc.
 Stations:
29
 Stops:
7
 TTR:
53 min.
 Distance:
77300 m
Vehicle:
223
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
A track section at the Osaka station is displayed too high compared to the other rails.
Line description:
About the Kobe line at Wikipedia,
about the Kyoto line at Wikipedia.
Misc.:
Download from:
The website for this route has disappeared from the Internet long, long ago.
To download from this website:
Route files, Object files, Sound files.
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-Jun-18

Kosei line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
The JR West Kosei line from Kyoto (JR-B31) to Omi-Maiko (JR-B19). The gauge is 1067 mm and the line is electrified with 1500 V DC overhead wires. No landscape details outside the railway.
Creator:
?
Alt.:
1828M2 (Local)
 Stations:
13
 Stops:
12
 TTR:
45 min.
 Distance:
36050 m
Vehicle:
113-7700
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
About the Kosei line at Wikipedia.
Misc.:
Download from:
The website for this route has disappeared from the Internet long, long ago.
To download from this website:
Route files, Object files, Sound files.
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-Jun-18

Keio line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
The Keio line, the Takao line and the Sagamihara line (all Keio Electric Railway Co., Ltd.) for the class 8000 trains express alternative and the class 9000 trains Rapid alternative. The route comes in 3 versions: Semi-Special Express from Shinjuku to Takaosanguchi; Special Express from Shinjuku to Keio-hachioji; Rapid from Shinjuku to Hashimoto. The gauge is 1372 mm and the lines are electrified (1500 V DC). Many graphic objects at the railroad.
Creator:
Minatono minatono@hotmail.com
Alt.:
Rapid
 Stations:
27
 Stops:
20
 TTR:
51 min.
 Distance:
37945 m
Alt.:
Semi-Special Exp.
 Stations:
37
 Stops:
11
 TTR:
52 min.
 Distance:
44556 m
Alt.:
Special Express
 Stations:
32
 Stops:
6
 TTR:
35 min.
 Distance:
37830 m
Vehicle:
80009000
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
None.
Line description:
Schematic map over the Keio lines (Acrobat document) there all route alternatives start at Shinjuku near the top of the map at the Keio line. The Semi-Special Express alternative (orange line at the map) goes to Kitano, from there the Takao line and ends at the station Takaosanguchi at the bottom of the map. The Special Express alternative (red line at the map) goes all the Keio line and ends at Keio-hachioji, the other station far down at the map. The Rapid alternative (blue line) goes to Chofu and then the Sagamihara line to the right and downwards at the map to Hashimoto.
Keio Electric Railway's web site
Misc.:
Download from:
The creator's website has disappeared from the Internet.
To download from this website:
OpenBVE route package ver. 1.0.0.0
The code of this route has been adapted to load without errors and warnings in OpenBVE. The graphical experience is however not changed from Minatonos's original work.
Last update of this directory entry:
2020-Mar-05

Keisei Chiba line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
Part of the Keisei Chiba line from Midori-dai via Nishi-Nobuto and Shin-Chiba to Chiba. Detailed route in an urban environment.
Creator:
Mackoy mackoy@cool.ne.jp
Alt.:
11B17
 Stations:
4
 Stops:
3
 TTR:
min.
 Distance:
2300 m
Vehicle:
3500
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
Misc.:
Download from:
Mackoy's website. Click the link Download at the bottom of the webpage.
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-31

Minobu line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
Part of the Minobu line (JR Central) for the class 115 train. The simulated alternative is a local train from Higashi-Hanawa to Fujinomiya. The line is electrified and goes through a beautiful landscape; the creator of this route has done a fantastic job creating the landscape!
Creator:
Gaku
Alt.:
Local
 Stations:
25
 Stops:
24
 TTR:
96 min.
 Distance:
65490 m
Vehicle:
115-2000
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
None.
Line description:
About the Minobu line at Wikipedia.
Misc.:
Download from:
The website for this route has disappeared from the Internet more than 10 years ago.
To download from this website:
OpenBVE route package ver. 1.0.0.1
The code of this route has been adapted to load without errors and warnings in OpenBVE. The graphical experience is however not changed from Gaku's original work.
Last update of this directory entry:
2023-Jun-25

Nanbu line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
Part of the Nanbu line, often also translated as the Nambu line, (JR East) from Nakanoshima to Hirama for the class 205 train. There are 3 alternatives for this route to select from: A daytime local train, a daytime local train in rainy weather, and an evening local train. The line's gauge is 1067 m.m. and the line is electrified (1500 V DC). Many details along the railroad and a lot of surrounding buildings.
Creator:
tkajiwara tkajiwara@livedoor.com
Alt.:
Daytime
 Stations:
11
 Stops:
10
 TTR:
22 min.
 Distance:
14995 m
Alt.:
Daytime (rain)
 Stations:
11
 Stops:
10
 TTR:
22 min.
 Distance:
14995 m
Alt.:
Evening
 Stations:
11
 Stops:
10
 TTR:
22 min.
 Distance:
14995 m
Vehicle:
205
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
This route uses graphic objects from the Uchibo line which must be installed before this route can be used.
Line description:
Misc.:
The train class used for this line in real life is a class 205 version 1200 EMU with 6 cars, of which 4 motorized cars and 2 trailer cars. That train is no longer available for OpenBVE. The class 205 EMU for the Keiyo line has similar driving properties and is used instead.
Download from:
The creator's website has disappeared from the Internet >10 years ago.
To download from this website:
Route files, Object files, Sound files
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-28

Nankai main line & airport line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
The Hon-line (Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd.) from Namba to Wakayamashi as Limited Express with the class 7100 train, Express with the class 1000 or class 7000 trains, or as local with class 7100 train. Also Airport Express from Namba to Kansai airport, using a part of the Hon line and then the Kuko line, for the class 1000 train. The gauge is 1067 mm and the lines are electrified (1500 V DC). No landscape details outside the railroad.
Creator:
Hiroyuki Sugita aas90550@syd.odn.ne.jp
Alt.:
Airport Express
 Stations:
32
 Stops:
11
 TTR:
48 min.
 Distance:
42775 m
Alt.:
Express (1000)
 Stations:
42
 Stops:
12
 TTR:
61 min.
 Distance:
64190 m
Alt.:
Express (7000)
 Stations:
42
 Stops:
11
 TTR:
61 min.
 Distance:
64190 m
Alt.:
Limited Express
 Stations:
42
 Stops:
6
 TTR:
57 min.
 Distance:
64190 m
Alt.:
Local
 Stations:
42
 Stops:
39
 TTR:
110 min.
 Distance:
64190 m
Vehicle:
70007100
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
Line map over railroads and subway in the Osaka area (Acrobat document). For all route alternatives follow the Hon line (main line, blue-green at the map) southwards from Namba via Kishinosato Tamade, Hagoromo, Kaizuka and then westwards to Izumisai.

The alternatives to Wakayamashi continues at the Hon line (main line, blue-green at the map) from Izumisai southwest via Misaki-koen towards Wakayamashi.

The alternatives to Kansai airport continues at the Kuko line (airport line, blue-green at the map) straight north from Izumisai to the Kansai airport.

Stations at the Nankai railway's lines. The main line is called Hon. Click at Map by a station name to show a map over the station and its closest surroundings.

The Nankai railway's web site (text in Japanese)

Misc.:
Download from:
The creator's web site has long ago disappeared from the Internet.
To download from this website:
Route files, Object files, Sound files
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-27

Nankai Koia line & Semboku Kosoki line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
Part of the Hon line and the Koya line (Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd.) from Namba to Hashimoto (in real life the train continues further on from Hashimoto to Gokurakabashi) with a Limited Express alternative for the class 30000 or an Express alternative for the class 1000 train. A Sub-Express alternative from Namba to Rinkan-Denentosi (2 stations before Hashimoto) for the class 6100 train. Also 2 Semi-Express alternatives from Namba to Izumichou that uses a part of the Hon line and Koya line, then to continue along the Semboku-Kosoku line (Osaka Prefectural Urban Development Co), for the class 5000 train. The tracks for these lines are 1067 mm gauge and the lines are electrified (1500 V DC). No landscape details outside the railroad itself.
Creator:
Hiroyuki Sugita aas90550@syd.odn.ne.jp
Alt.:
Express
 Stations:
32
 Stops:
13
 TTR:
50 min.
 Distance:
43760 m
Alt.:
Limited Express
 Stations:
32
 Stops:
6
 TTR:
44 min.
 Distance:
43760 m
Alt.:
Semi-Express 1
 Stations:
20
 Stops:
8
 TTR:
33 min.
 Distance:
27435 m
Alt.:
Semi-Express 2
 Stations:
20
 Stops:
11
 TTR:
34 min.
 Distance:
27435 m
Alt.:
Sub-Express
 Stations:
34
 Stops:
16
 TTR:
48 min.
 Distance:
39025 m
Vehicle:
10003000061007000
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
Line map of railroads and subway in the Osaka area (Acrobat document). For the alternatives towards Hashomoto and Rinkan-Denentosi, follow the Hon line (main line, blue-green at the map) southwards from Namba to Kishinosato Tamade, then the Koya line (the sun line, blue-green line at the map) southeast to Kawachi-Nagano and further on through Amami towards Hashimoto.
For the alternatives to Izumichou, follow the Hon line (main line, blue-green line at the map) southwards from Namba to Kishinosato Tamade, then the Koya line (the sun line, blue-green line at the map) southeast to Nakamozu, from there further on to southwards on the Semboku-Kosoku line (pink line at the map) to Izumichou.
Stations at the lines of the Nankai railroad. The main line is called Hon. Click at Map by a station's name to show a map over the station and its closes surroundings.
Stations at the Semboku Kosoku line. Click at Map by a station's name to show a map of the station and its closest surroundings.
The Nankai railroad's web site (text in Japanese)
Misc.:
Download from:
The creator's web site has disappeared from the Internet >10 years ago.
To download from this website:
Object files, Route files, Sound files
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-25

Narita line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
A part of JR East operated Narita line from Narita to Sawara. The line's gauge is 1067 mm and it is electrified with overhead wires 1500 V DC. A beautiful and well-done route of highest class with a lot of details and soft curves.
Creator:
Nakano Kazusa
Alt.:
1441M (Clear)
 Stations:
6
 Stops:
5
 TTR:
31 min.
 Distance:
26905 m
Alt.:
455M (Rain)
 Stations:
6
 Stops:
5
 TTR:
35 min.
 Distance:
26865 m
Vehicle:
113
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
About the Narita line at Wikipedia.
Misc.:
Download from:
The website for this route has disappeared from the Internet.
To download from this website:
Route files, Object files, Sound files.
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-Jun-19

Tsurumi-line, Ohkawa branch line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
The Tsurumi line, Ohkawa branch line (JR East) from Ohkawa to Tsurumi, for the class 103 train. The line is electrified and passes through mainly industrial areas. Many nice objects both trackside and in the line's surroundings!
Creator:
K-Shimin syriver2@hotmail.com
Alt.:
Tsurumi
 Stations:
7
 Stops:
6
 TTR:
13 min.
 Distance:
4856 m
Vehicle:
103
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
None.
Line description:
Description of the Tsurumi line with pictures and map
Map of JR Central's lines in the Tokyo are (Acrobat document) where the Tsurumi line is found at the bottom of the map marked with yellow color. The Ohkawa branch line goes from Ohkawa via Anzen to Tsurumi.
Stations at the Tsurumi line. Click at Map by a station's name to show a map over the station and the closest surroundings.
Misc.:
Download from:
The creator's web site has disappeared from the Internet.
To download from this website:
The Ohkawa branch line is included in the route package for Tsurumi main line
Last update of this directory entry:
2020-Mar-06

Sagami line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
A part of the Sagami line (JR East) for the class 35 DMU. The simulation is of a local train from Nishisamukawa to Chigasaki some time back in the 1970s. At that time the branch line between Nishisamukawa and Samukawa was still open for traffic (it was closed in 1984) and the Sagami line was not electrified (it was electrified 1989--1991). The line goes through a beautiful agricultural landscape, very different from the densely built area that surrounds the line nowadays. Well-done route with nice graphic objects and realistic switches.
Creator:
Mr. Quu Takahashi YRI04603@nifty.com
Alt.:
Local
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
14 min.
 Distance:
6420 m
Vehicle:
35
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
Wikipedia on the Sagami line
Misc.:
Download from:
The creator's website has disappeared from the Internet long, long ago.
To download from this website:
Route files, Object files, Sound files
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-28

Seibu Ikebukuro line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
Part of the Seibu Ikebukuro line from Ikebukuro to Tokorozawa. The railway is operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway. The railway's gauge is 1067 mm, and the line is electrified with overhead wires 1 500 V DC. Rather detailed route.
Creator:
Shallow-field
Alt.:
RE 1111 (6000)
 Stations:
17
 Stops:
3
 TTR:
22 min.
 Distance:
24781 m
Alt.:
RE 1111 (9000)
 Stations:
17
 Stops:
3
 TTR:
22 min.
 Distance:
24781 m
Vehicle:
60009000
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
The Seibu Ikebukuro line at Wikipedia.
Misc.:
Download from:
The website for this route has disappeared from the Internet.
To download from this website:
Route files, Object files, Sound files.
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-Jun-20

Semboku Kosoku line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
Part of the Semboku-Kosoku line (Osaka Prefectural Urban Development Co) from Nakamozu to Komyoike, for the class 6000 train. It is a 1067 mm gauge line and is electrified (1500 V DC). Many nice trackside details, and also a few landscape details.
Creator:
Hiroyuki Sugita aas90550@syd.odn.ne.jp
Alt.:
Komyoike
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
13 min.
 Distance:
14500 m
Vehicle:
6000
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
Line map over railroads and subway in the Osaka area (Acrobat document). The Semboku-Kosoku line (pink color at the map) from Nakamozu and southwards to Komyoike.

Stations at the Semboku Kosoku line. Click at Map by a station's name to show a map over the station and its closest surroundings.

Misc.:
Download from:
The creator's web site has long ago disappeared from the Internet.
To download from this website:
Route files, Object files, Sound files.
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-27

Sendai Airport line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
Sendai Airport line as it was before the devastating earthquake and tsunami 2011-Mar-11. The trains use the Tohoku line from Sendai to Natori and from there a separate line to Sendai airport. The line is electrified with overhead wire (20 kV AC 50 Hz), and the gauge is 1067 mm. Very well-made route with a detailed urban landscape and railway.
Creator:
Jakurei
Alt.:
1308M Local
 Stations:
8
 Stops:
7
 TTR:
25 min.
 Distance:
17355 m
Alt.:
1360M Local
 Stations:
8
 Stops:
7
 TTR:
24 min.
 Distance:
17370 m
Alt.:
1430M Local
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
13 min.
 Distance:
10255 m
Alt.:
1430M Local (Bullet)
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
13 min.
 Distance:
10255 m
Alt.:
224M Local
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
3
 TTR:
12 min.
 Distance:
10255 m
Alt.:
3322M Express
 Stations:
8
 Stops:
2
 TTR:
18 min.
 Distance:
17410 m
Vehicle:
E721-500455717
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
Sendai Airport Line on Wikipedia
Misc.:
Download from:
The creator's website has disappeared from the Internet long ago.
To download from this website:
Route files, Object files, Sound files
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-Jun-01

Senseki line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
Part of the JR East Senseki line. There are 3 alternatives to select from: An express train from Aoba-dori to Hon-Shiogama; A local train from Aoba-dori to Higashi-Shiogama; Another local train from Aoba-dori to Kozuru-shinden. The first part of the line is under ground, and then the line continues on the surface. No scenery details in the landscape.
Creator:
Yamabiko
Alt.:
3021S (Exp.)
 Stations:
14
 Stops:
3
 TTR:
17 min.
 Distance:
15354 m
Alt.:
643S (Loc.)
 Stations:
15
 Stops:
14
 TTR:
32 min.
 Distance:
16554 m
Alt.:
971S (Loc.)
 Stations:
7
 Stops:
6
 TTR:
12 min.
 Distance:
5254 m
Vehicle:
103205-3100205-3100 Mangattan liner
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
About the Senseki line at Wikipedia
Misc.:
Download from:
The website for this route has disappeared from the Internet.
To download from this website:
Route files, Object files, Sound files.
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-Jun-18

Sobu line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
The Sobu line, the part from Chiba to Sakura. The line is electrified with overhead wire (1 500 V DC) and the gauge is 1067 mm. Very well-made simulation with a lot of details trackside and in the surroundings of the route. Soft curves and realistic switches.
Creator:
Nakano Kasuza
Alt.:
1449M (local)
 Stations:
6
 Stops:
5
 TTR:
18 min.
 Distance:
15645 m
Vehicle:
113-1000
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
The Sobu line at Wikipedia
Misc.:
Download from:
The route has disappeared from the creator's website, where now a BVE 5 version is available of this route. It is not compatible with OpenBVE.
To download from this website:
For further information on if and where this route for OpenBVE may be available, please send e-mail to info@openbve.net
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-Jun-01

Togane line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
The JR East Togane line from the Naruto station in Sanmu to the Oami station in Oamishirasato. The line is electrified with overhead wire (1 500 V DC) and the gauge is 1067 mm. There are 4 alternatives to run this route, 2 with a class 113 4-cars consist and 2 with a class 113 6-cars consist.
Creator:
Nakano Kasuza
Alt.:
656M2004_4
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
19 min.
 Distance:
14175 m
Alt.:
656M2004_6
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
19 min.
 Distance:
14175 m
Alt.:
656M2005_4
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
22 min.
 Distance:
14175 m
Alt.:
656M2005_6
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
22 min.
 Distance:
14175 m
Vehicle:
113113
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
In OpenBVE some files are missing that installs with BVE 2.

It can be fixed by downloading and installing the missing BVE 2 files below. The files in that archive should be placed directly into the LegacyContent\Railway\Object directory.

Line description:
The Togane line at Wikipedia
Misc.:
Download from:
The creator's website has disappeared from the Internet >10 years ago.
To download from this website:
The Togane line, Missing BVE 2 files
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-31

Tohoku line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
A small part of the Tohoku line from Nasu-Shiobara to Utsunomiya. This is a high-speed line for the Shinkansen high-speed trains. The lines gauge is 1435 mm and it is electrified with overhead wires 25 kV AC at 50 Hz. The line simulated has no details at all in the landscape and sparsely detailed stations. It is however a route to test the class E2 Shinkansen train.
Creator:
PNU
Alt.:
250
 Stations:
2
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
16 min.
 Distance:
48500 m
Vehicle:
E2-0
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
A few objects are missing when loading this route in OpenBVE. Probably because of this, the tunnels in the route look weird.
Line description:
The Tohoku line at Wikipedia.
Misc.:
This route was originally made for the class 200 Shinkansen trains. The files for that train has however disappeared from the Internet >10 years ago. Because of that the class E2 Shinkansen train is used.
Download from:
The creator's website, download English version of route, and then structure (objects) and sound.
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-Jun-20

Tokoname line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
Part of the Tokoname line (Nagoya Railroad Co.,Ltd., a.k.a. Meitetsu), from Otagawa to Jingumae. A Limited Express alternative for the class 8500 train, an express alternative for the class 6000 train and a local alternative for the class 7500 train. The gauge is 1067 mm and the line is electrified (1500 V DC). Many trackside details, but no landscape details.
Creator:
?
Alt.:
Express
 Stations:
10
 Stops:
2
 TTR:
11 min.
 Distance:
14625 m
Alt.:
Limited Express
 Stations:
10
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
10 min.
 Distance:
14625 m
Alt.:
Local
 Stations:
10
 Stops:
9
 TTR:
24 min.
 Distance:
14625 m
Vehicle:
850060007500
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
Line map over the Nagoya Railway's net (Acrobat document). All route alternatives in the simulation begins at Otagawa (between the left and the right waters at the lower part of the map, the name is also marked with western characters) and goes upwards on the map to Jingumae (that name also marked with western characters at the map). The Limited Express alternative is marked withbrown or pink line at the map, the Express alternative with a light blue line and the local alternative with a gray line.

Stations at the Tokoname line. Click at Map by a station name to view a map over the station and its closest surroundings.

The Meitetsu-Railway's web site (text in Japanese).

Misc.:
Download from:
The route and the trains are since >10 years gone from the Internet.
To download from this website:
Route files, Object files, Sound Files
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-27

Tsurumi-line, main line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
The Tsurumi line's main line (JR East) from Ohgimachi to Tsurumi, for the class 103 train. The line is electrified and passes through mainly industrial areas. Many nice objects both trackside and in the line's surroundings!
Creator:
K-Shimin syriver2@hotmail.com
Alt.:
Tsurumi
 Stations:
10
 Stops:
9
 TTR:
17 min.
 Distance:
7100 m
Vehicle:
103
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
None.
Line description:
Description of the Tsurumi line with pictures and map
Map of JR Central's lines in the Tokyo are (Acrobat document) where the Tsurumi line is found at the bottom of the map marked with yellow color. The main line goes from Ogimachi via Anzen to Tsurumi.
Stations at the Tsurumi line. Click at Map by a station's name to show a map over the station and the closest surroundings.
Misc.:
The Okhawa branch line of the Tsurumi line is included in the route package below.
Download from:
The creator's website has disappeared from the Inernet.
To download from this website:
OpenBVE route package ver. 1.0.0.0
The code of this route has been adapted to load without errors and warnings in OpenBVE. The graphical experience is however not changed from K-Shimi's original work.
Last update of this directory entry:
2020-Mar-06

Uchibo line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
Part of the Uchibo line (JR East) by no one less than the creator of BVE, Mr. Mackoy himself. The class 113 local train goes from Chiba to Yawatajuku. Detailed tracks etc. but no landscape details outside the railroad.
Creator:
Mackoy mackoy@cool.ne.jp
Alt.:
Local
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
14 min.
 Distance:
9593 m
Vehicle:
113
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
None
Line description:
Map of JR Central's lines in the Tokyo area (Acrobat document) there the Uchibo line is found in the lower right part of the map, marked in a yellow/brown color. The local alternative simulated begins in Chiba and goes downwards at the map to Yawatajuku
Misc.:
For install instructions view section 1.3.3 Install the Uchibo line.
Download from:
For OpenBVE use the BVE 4 version from BVE Official Website. Download uchibo10.zip
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-23

4.3.2 Italy

Ferrovial Genova-Casella

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
The line Ferrovial Genova-Casella (FGC), the part from Genova to Campi. The railway goes through a mountain landscape in northwest Italy. The line is electrified using overhead wire (3 kV DC) and the gauge is 1000 mm. Detailed route and beautiful landscape.
Creator:
Luigi Cartello
Sergio Usai usai.sergio@libero.it
Alt.:
TR 207 A9
 Stations:
6
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
20 min.
 Distance:
9418 m
Alt.:
TR 3 A11
 Stations:
6
 Stops:
5
 TTR:
20 min.
 Distance:
9418 m
Alt.:
TR spec L29
 Stations:
6
 Stops:
2
 TTR:
20 min.
 Distance:
9418 m
Vehicle:
A11A9L29
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
Ferrovial Genova-Casella at Wikipedia with line map and pictures (text in Italian)
Misc.:
Download from:
Trenomania
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-25

Santhià Biella

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
The Santhià Biella line goes between Santhià and Biella in northwest Italy. Most well-done and beautiful route with detailed landscape, many trackside details and soft curves and realistic switches.
Creator:
Luca Revello
Alt.:
501
 Stations:
7
 Stops:
5
 TTR:
28 min.
 Distance:
26650 m
Alt.:
501 nonstop
 Stations:
7
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
21 min.
 Distance:
26650 m
Alt.:
663
 Stations:
7
 Stops:
5
 TTR:
28 min.
 Distance:
26672 m
Alt.:
663 nonstop (rain)
 Stations:
7
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
11 min.
 Distance:
26650 m
Vehicle:
ALn501ALn663
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
The Santhià Biella line at Wikipedia with schematic line map (text in Italian)
Misc.:
Download from:
Trenomania
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-Jun-01

4.3.3 Great Britain

Barrow-Sellafield

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
A part of the Cumbrian Coast line, from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafield in Cumbria, England. Northern Rail ran passenger traffic at this line with the class 156 DMUs when this simulation was made (today the route is run by Arriva). Beautiful stations and trackside details. Soft curves and realistic switches. The rural landscape is however rather empty of details.
Creator:
Derek Kaye
Alt.:
2C47
 Stations:
13
 Stops:
10
 TTR:
42 min.
 Distance:
30575 m
Vehicle:
156
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
About the Cumbrian Coast line at Wikipedia.
Misc.:
Download from:
BVE Corwall
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-Jun-17

Birmingham Cross-City South

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
The south portion of the Cross-City Line in Birmingham. It goes from Redditch to Birmingham New Street. Anthony Bowden has with this route created probably the most well done route there is for OpenBVE. Outstanding richness in details both in landscape and trackside. There are 17 different alternatives to drive this route different time of day, in different weather and different seasons.
Creator:
Anthony Bowden
Vehicle:
32337
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
Cross-City Line at Wikipedia with a schematic line map.
Misc.:
Download from:
The creator's website
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-23

Moorgate - Drayton Park

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
The line Drayton Park - Moorgate in London (BR), for the class 313 train. Most of the line is below surface in former subway tunnels. The train is actually using 3rd rail (750 V) as a subway train in these tunnels, but normal overhead wire (25 kV) at the part of the line above surface.
Creator:
Nathan Whitington nathan_whitington@hotmail.com
Alt.:
MG-DP
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
min.
 Distance:
4035 m
Vehicle:
314
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
Misc.:
Download from:
The route was distributed at Damon Cox' website, which has disappeared from the Internet >10 years ago.
To download from this website:
Route files, Object files
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-26

Somerset & Dorset

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
A part of the old Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway in southern England. This local train is hauled by a steam engine and goes from Shillingstone to Templecombe (south of Bristol). The correct engine for this train is a Bullied Pacific class West Country steam engine, but in lack of such an engine a class J36 steam engine is used. The railroad, stations and the beautiful landscape is well done. The simulation intends to replicate the route as it looked like in the 1960s. The traffic at this and some other lines ended March 7 1966 after have being trafficked since August 31 1863.
Creator:
Richard Scott
Alt.:
Local
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
18 min.
 Distance:
16875 m
Vehicle:
J36
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
At the station Henstridge there is a goods wagon left at the main track. It blocks the way for the train driven in the simulation.

This can be corrected by deleting the following line in the route file Somerset & Dorset.csv:

14108,.freeobj 0;82;0;0;180,
Line description:
The Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway with history, technical and traffic information.
History, pictures and descriptions are also available at Wikipedia
Misc.:
It is not possible to adhere to the time table in this simulation:

The maximum speed of the route is, according to the timetable, 25 mph.

The time table is based on use of the Bullied Pacific class West Country steam engine. At the simulated route, passenger trains were hauled by that engine class in speeds up to 90 km/h.

Download from:
BVE Cornwall
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-23

Tyne Valley

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
Newcastle and Carlisle Railway, a.k.a. Tyne Valley Line, from Carlisle to Newcastle upon Tyne. Beautiful detailed landscape and many details trackside. There are no less than 13 alternatives to run all or part of the route, with different train classes.
Creator:
eezypeazy eezypeazy@eezypeazy.co.uk
Alt.:
MF 0713 [156]
 Stations:
16
 Stops:
15
 TTR:
62 min.
 Distance:
90895 m
Alt.:
MF 0742 [156]
 Stations:
20
 Stops:
10
 TTR:
62 min.
 Distance:
46607 m
Alt.:
MF 0933 [156]
 Stations:
16
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
80 min.
 Distance:
90895 m
Alt.:
MF 1127 [156]
 Stations:
3
 Stops:
2
 TTR:
12 min.
 Distance:
5485 m
Alt.:
MF 1134 [156]
 Stations:
16
 Stops:
5
 TTR:
81 min.
 Distance:
90975 m
Alt.:
MF 1230 [156]
 Stations:
16
 Stops:
8
 TTR:
87 min.
 Distance:
90975 m
Alt.:
MF 1444 [156]
 Stations:
20
 Stops:
10
 TTR:
65 min.
 Distance:
46607 m
Alt.:
MF 1530 [156]
 Stations:
26
 Stops:
6
 TTR:
103 min.
 Distance:
110175 m
Alt.:
Sa 0712 [220]
 Stations:
16
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
78 min.
 Distance:
90895 m
Alt.:
Sa 1117 [HST]
 Stations:
16
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
79 min.
 Distance:
90895 m
Alt.:
Sa 1316 [37]
 Stations:
16
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
80 min.
 Distance:
90865 m
Alt.:
Sa 1316 [47]
 Stations:
16
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
80 min.
 Distance:
90865 m
Alt.:
Su 1045 [156]
 Stations:
11
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
37 min.
 Distance:
24685 m
Vehicle:
156220 Voyager374743 HST
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
This route uses 3rd party object to simulate British light and semaphore signals. These objects were created by Simon Gathercole and Anthony Bowden. The website on which this objects packages were distributed has disappeared from the Internet longa ago.

However there are archive files with these to download below from this website.

The unpacked directories BrSema4Sigs and BrSigs should be placed in the directory LegacyContent\Railway\Object.

Line description:
Newcastle and Carlisle Railway at Wikipedia with schematic map over the route and connecting routes
Misc.:
Download from:
The creator's website has disappeared from the Internet.
To download from this website:
Route files, Object files, British light signals (se Known problems above), British semaphore signals (se Known problems above)
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-28

4.3.4 Fictitious places

Bay Park

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
A Fictitious railroad in British environment. Select from a non-stop alternative, an alternative with a few stops (but rail works causing delays), and 2 local alternatives with stop at all stations. This electrified line starts in a small town and goes through the countryside to a big city. Many well-made details along the line and many landscape details!
Creator:
Sacha Dodd sacha@superduper.eclipse.co.uk
Alt.:
Line works
 Stations:
12
 Stops:
4
 TTR:
27 min.
 Distance:
40115 m
Alt.:
Non-stop
 Stations:
12
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
20 min.
 Distance:
40115 m
Alt.:
Local 1
 Stations:
12
 Stops:
11
 TTR:
41 min.
 Distance:
40115 m
Alt.:
Local 2
 Stations:
12
 Stops:
11
 TTR:
37 min.
 Distance:
40115 m
Vehicle:
323
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
Misc.:
Download from:
The creator's web site
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-24

Clarendon

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
Clarendon is a fictitious line in British environment. There are both passenger trains and freight trains alternatives for this route. There are also night alternatives in compact darkness. Detailed route when it comes to trackside details and realistic signaling. Soft curves and some details in the mostly rural landscape.
Creator:
Dennis Lance
Alt.:
Cl. 156
 Stations:
8
 Stops:
5
 TTR:
32 min.
 Distance:
26775 m
Alt.:
Cl. 158
 Stations:
8
 Stops:
7
 TTR:
32 min.
 Distance:
26825 m
Alt.:
Cl. 170 night
 Stations:
8
 Stops:
7
 TTR:
33 min.
 Distance:
26800 m
Alt.:
Coal cl. 37
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
32 min.
 Distance:
25925 m
Alt.:
Coal cl. 66
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
33 min.
 Distance:
25950 m
Alt.:
Cl. 37
 Stations:
8
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
14 min.
 Distance:
26840 m
Alt.:
Cl. 37 weed night
 Stations:
8
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
28 min.
 Distance:
26775 m
Alt.:
Cl. 66 weed night
 Stations:
8
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
28 min.
 Distance:
26775 m
Vehicle:
156158170 Turbostar3766
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
In the 2 coal freight alternatives, a ghost train immediately appears at the same track as the train to be driven. Let the ghost train disappear in the distance, and you can the run the route normally.
Line description:
Misc.:
Download from:
BVE Cornwall
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-Jun-21

Desert Freight

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
A fictitious railroad in American desert environment. Select from 5 alternatives: Two alternatives are freight trains, something rather unusual in OpenBVE, of which one daytime and one night alternative, both for train hauled by the diesel/electric engine class GP-38; Another 2 alternatives are passenger trains hauled by the class GS-4 steam engine, of which one is an express train and one a local train; Finally also a night time mail train hauled by the class GS-4 steam engine. Correct signal aspects, many graphic objects trackside and in the landscapes.
Creator:
Steve Green
Robert Raymond
Alt.:
Daytime freight
 Stations:
6
 Stops:
3
 TTR:
65 min.
 Distance:
54175 m
Alt.:
Night freight
 Stations:
6
 Stops:
5
 TTR:
70 min.
 Distance:
54175 m
Alt.:
GS-4 Express
 Stations:
6
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
48 min.
 Distance:
54175 m
Alt.:
GS-4 Local
 Stations:
6
 Stops:
5
 TTR:
63 min.
 Distance:
54175 m
Alt.:
Mail
 Stations:
6
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
53 min.
 Distance:
54175 m
Vehicle:
GP-38GS-4 Daylight
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
Misc.:
Download from:
This route was distributed at the website Train Sim Central. That website has disappeared from the Internet long, long ago.
To download from this website:
Route files and object files, Sound files
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-26

Heavy Coal

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
This is something rather unusual in OpenBVE: A freight route. The line is fictitious but the scene is an Australian line through mountainous terrain. The task is to drive 3 000 metric tons freight train with 30 coal-filled hopper cars from the COALEX terminal in Lithgow to its destination in Penrith. The route goes through the Blue Mountains, so there is the problem of pulling the freight uphill and then not to let the train overspeed downhill later on. This BVE simulation is from the year of 2001, but it is still a good freight route.
Creator:
Bruce Kennewell
Alt.:
To Penrith
 Stations:
11
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
75 min.
 Distance:
51550 m
Vehicle:
NSWGR 46
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
See the creator's file HeavyCoal.doc located in the route's directory. It contains a description of the scenario, and driving instructions as well.
Misc.:
Download from:
This route and train were posted to the Internet 17 years ago, and the website for the route has disappeared at least 10 years ago.
To download from this website:
Route and train bundle
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-Jun-17

Sakahara - Takahara line

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
A fictitious railway line in Japanese environment. There are 4 alternatives for this line at different times of the day. Rather detailed route. The color scheme is however somewhat odd.
Creator:
NK Slow Line
Alt.:
05:32
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
3
 TTR:
12 min.
 Distance:
10975 m
Alt.:
07:32
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
3
 TTR:
12 min.
 Distance:
10975 m
Alt.:
12:10
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
3
 TTR:
12 min.
 Distance:
10975 m
Alt.:
17:32
 Stations:
5
 Stops:
3
 TTR:
12 min.
 Distance:
10975 m
Vehicle:
12
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
Misc.:
Download from:
The creator's website (text in Japanese). Download the route file archive and the two object archives. The train for this route is also available at that webpage.
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-Jun-20

Seaside

Screen dump of a view from the line
Description:
A short fictitious coastal railroad in Japanese environment. The line goes form Southern Tsu to a place with a strange name with some similarity to the word flax. This route uses the class 115 train. Nice landscape details.
Creator:
NT JRQ815@boat.zero.ad.jp
Alt.:
Towards Flax
 Stations:
2
 Stops:
1
 TTR:
min.
 Distance:
4705 m
Vehicle:
115-1000
 Works with OpenBVE:
Yes
Known problems:
Line description:
Misc.:
Download from:
The creator's website is gone from the Internet.
To download from this website:
Route, object and sound files
Last update of this directory entry:
2018-May-27




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