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| Pictured - an official screenshot from Train World 6's Spirit of Steam Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe route DLC, with the Steam logo overlaid on top. |
For a limited time, you can permanently add a nostalgic British steam-era route to your collection—a $39.99 value, now free until January 5th.
The festive season has arrived for virtual engineers. Dovetail Games is giving away the Spirit of Steam: Liverpool Lime Street – Crewe route add-on for Train Sim World 6 at no cost. This offer lets you permanently add this piece of railway history to your game library, but only until January 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. UTC. This DLC, originally a premium add-on, lets players step back to 1958 to operate classic steam locomotives along a historic 36-mile stretch of British railway.
This giveaway is a substantial opportunity for both seasoned collectors and curious newcomers to experience the unique challenges and romance of steam train simulation without the usual price tag.
What You Get for Free
The Spirit of Steam add-on is a complete route pack centered on British steam-era operations. It meticulously recreates the journey between Liverpool Lime Street and Crewe as it was in the late 1950s, featuring 15 authentic stations along the way.
The heart of this DLC is its iconic rolling stock. You’ll take control of two legendary locomotives:
- LMS Jubilee Class: A classic express passenger locomotive adorned in BR late Brunswick green livery.
- LMS Stanier 8F Class: A powerful freight workhorse in a weathered BR late unlined black livery.
The package is completed with appropriate Mk1 passenger coaches and a selection of period freight wagons, offering both passenger and freight services to master.
According to Dovetail Games, claiming this add-on does more than just unlock one route. It also activates steam rail tour services and AI traffic on several other UK routes in your collection, such as Southeastern Highspeed and the Glossop Line, enriching your entire game world with nostalgic steam operations.
How to Claim Your Free DLC
The process to claim this free add-on is straightforward but varies slightly by platform:
- On Steam and Epic Games Store: You must own the Train Sim World 6 base game (including the Free Starter Pack edition) to claim the add-on. If you don't own the game yet, you can still claim the DLC, but you will need to purchase the base game in the future to play it.
- On PlayStation and Xbox: There are no base game ownership requirements. The add-on will appear as free on the respective console store pages, and you can claim it directly.
The offer is live now on all platforms. You can find the Spirit of Steam: Liverpool Lime Street – Crewe Route Add-On directly on the Steam store and the Epic Games Store.
For those new to Train Sim World, Dovetail offers a Free Starter Pack on the Microsoft Store and other platforms. This free version includes a Training Center to learn the fundamentals with several locomotives, including the steam-powered 8F featured in this giveaway, providing the perfect entry point.
System Requirements at a Glance
To ensure a smooth experience with this new content, here are the key system requirements for Train Sim World 6 on PC:
| Component | Minimum Requirement | Recommended Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 8.1, 10, or 11 | 64-bit Windows 8.1, 10, or 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4690 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 460 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| Storage | 35 GB available space | 80 GB available space |
More Than Just a Giveaway: A Look at TSW6
This free DLC offer coincides with the wider Winter Sales for Train Sim World 6, where the Deluxe and Special Editions are discounted by up to 40% on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The base game itself, released in September 2025, challenges players to master three new major routes across the United States, England, and Germany.
For players looking to build their collection, the game's ecosystem is vast. Beyond the three core routes, there are over 140 additional pieces of DLC available, ranging from single locomotives to full route expansions. These allow players to drive everything from modern German ICE trains to classic American freight locomotives. The free Spirit of Steam DLC is a perfect example of the deep historical content available within this simulation hobby.
The offer is a limited-time gift to the community, providing a cost-free way to dive into a beloved niche of train simulation. Whether you're a veteran driver looking to expand your roster or a newcomer curious about the age of steam, this is an opportunity not to be missed before it departs the station on January 5th.