Train Simulator is not require to play. The Core Technology is included in this Starter Pack.

Ever dreamed of driving trains? Now you can! Discover Train Simulator’s world with this US Routes Starter Pack:

This Starter Pack includes two stunning US routes and does not require the main game Train Simulator to play:

Norfolk Southern Coal District Route Add-On: The beautifully rural Mon Line running through the heart of Pennsylvania, complete with mile-long coal trains and distinctive street running. This route offers 50 mile Mon Line from Bailey Mine to West Brownsville and 10 mile branch on the east bank of the Monongahela River. Also included with the route are a Norfolk Southern ES44 AC diesel locomotive and a Dash 9-44CW diesel locomotive (AI only).

Pacific Surfliner : LA- San Diego Route: The 128 mile route between California’s two largest cities, Los Angeles and San Diego offers an interesting mix of lazy Southern California shore towns and oceanside single-track railroading, semi-mountainous regions and busy suburban junctions, spectacular scenery and atmospheric night lighting. This route also includes the full Pacific Surfliner® consist, headed by the EMD F59PHI diesel locomotive in Amtrak livery.