SimRail Sneak Peek

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31.03.2026

Some time ago, we informed you about a new route that will begin in Zgorzelec on the Polish-German border and run through Goerlitz to Dresden. Work on this DLC is by no means abandoned, and today we want to share with you the first results of the work on the vehicle that will serve it – the Siemens Desiro. In Poland, this train is primarily known for its "Kulturzug" Wrocław-Berlin service.

 

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We were not idle during the quieter period. Over the coming weeks, we will be showing newly created repaints for the Traxx E186 here.

We are starting this series with the rework of the E186-134, as well as two further representatives of the same design: E186-241 and E186-250. The design has been slightly revised; the most obvious change is probably the grey locomotive side instead of the white one.

Let us start with the reworked E186-134. In addition to the grey locomotive side, most of the changes were made to the inscriptions and locomotive numbers. Once seen as EU43-006 with PKP Intercity and PKP Cargo, it is now only used in freight traffic. However, in order not to break all habits, it will remain available in SimRail for both passenger and freight trains.

E186-241 was in service with DB Fernverkehr from 2008 to 2014 and is therefore also numbered D-DB. It was mainly seen hauling the Berlin-Warsaw Express, which is why its area of use in SimRail will be mainly limited to PKPIC trains. Towards the end of its time with DB, it even carried a DB logo - however, we have depicted an earlier state here.

By comparison, E186-250 is used exclusively in freight traffic. Initially carrying side advertising, it has since been running in Alpha Trains’ plain design. Unlike the other two locomotives shown, however, this one has both the German and Polish locomotive numbers on the front. It has been operating for Transchem for quite some time now - but for simplicity’s sake, it will be found hauling all kinds of freight trains in SimRail.

 

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This week will probably be a little less spectacular for you. You should all already be familiar with the CargoUnit Traxx E186-929. Now we are adding the two remaining representatives: E186-928 and E186-930.

Of course, just like E186-134, all locomotive designs have been redesigned and brought up to a better standard overall, especially in terms of fonts and lettering.

You are already familiar with E186-929. Its lettering and fonts have been revised, and the structures on the locomotive side have been improved, with some textures also being enhanced.

By comparison, E186-928 has the same design, but at some point the locomotive number on the front was covered over, so it is now only faintly visible through the sticker.

And then there is E186-930, which stands out because the locomotive number is written slightly differently on both sides of the locomotive.

All three locomotives will operate in a mix of freight and passenger services. Even though these three are not that special, I think it increases loco diversity ingame.

Stay tuned for next weeks sneak peek, it will show other and also new designs.