BR 612 Expansion Pack (UPDATED - Non GSM-R version added)

Description

Update the dependencies mod - without the EP won't work!!!

After a long time of developing the Bahnpfuschhochschule is presenting the "BR 612 Expansion Pack" featuring a whole new soundset and many new features/repaints in one .pak

Update 01.08.2025:

  • Non GSM-R version added after many requests
  • Small fix in the GSM-R implementation

Finally, the long awaited update to the 612 EP is here.

What has changed you might ask?

Here is a list of everything changed in this update of the mod:

  • Implementation of the GSM-R
  • A working foot-horn, which will play both horns at the same time
  • Faster levers
  • New and redone engine samples / gearbox
  • FIXED the issue, where ambient sounds were heard in the cab
Misc sound improvments
  • New recordings for joint sounds
  • Redone flange squeal simulation
  • New run sounds (int. & ext.)
  • many more things I don't remember
  • The Kaiserslautern 612s will now appear on S-Bahn Frankfurt replacing the 642 and on the Ludwigsbahn replacing the base game 612
  • Tweaked interior and exterior lights for TOD v4 (you won't sit in the dark now)
  • New GNT / Ebula screen
  • New headlight textures
  • New objects placeable in the train / failures
  • Implementation of the "Gauges & Annunciators Replacement Pack"
  • Redone door release / close functions (doors only beep now, when Zwangsgeschlossen)
  • ADtranz-Logo now visible on the MMS
  • New GSM-R, MTD and Ebula Models
  • New ads placed inside the train
V1.0

What's new?

  • 18 new repaint variants
  • 4 different weathering textures
  • Overhauled soundset
  • Small things randomly appearing (door defective/toilet unusable stickers and more)
  • TOD 4 PIS + Weather Glass V2
  • Repaint based seating textures
  • Fixes inside the cab
  • Ability to place down "Zg2"
  • All RE 3 services on DCZ now with the 612
  • All 612 variants on the Maintalbahn
  • New light textures

Detailed Changelog:

Sound:

  • New engine sounds (Int + Ext)
  • New and random joint sounds based on speed (Int + Ext)
  • Redone safety system sounds
  • New lever sounds
  • New door sounds (Int + Ext)
  • New running sound (Int + Ext)
  • New horn (Int + Ext)
  • Redone engine simulation (Int + Ext)

Repaints:
All variants have 4 different weathering textures and one new snowmap

  • Baden-Württemberg - Ulm
  • Baden-Württemberg - Ulm (bwegt)
  • Bayern - Hof (old variant)
  • Bayern - Hof (old Bahnland Bayern sticker)
  • Bayern - Hof (new Bahnland Bayern sticker)
  • Bayern - Hof - Franken-Sachsen-Express
  • Bayern - Kempten (old Bahnland Bayern sticker)
  • Bayern - Kempten (new Bahnland Bayern sticker)
  • NRW - Kassel
  • Südost - Dresden
  • Südost - Erfurt (old Thuringia stickers)
  • Südost - Erfurt (new Thuringia stickers)
  • Südost - Leipzig
  • Südost - Leipzig (Harz-Express)
  • Südwest - Kaiserslautern
  • IC-Lackierung
  • DB Systemtechnik
  • Neutral variant

Misc Changes:

  • TOD 4 PIS
  • New Weather Glass V2 material
  • Random spawning and toggable defective stickers for doors and toilets
  • Zg2 Zugschlusstafel
  • 500hz and 1000hz Leuchtmelder position changed
  • More round Leuchtmelder
  • Faster throttle levers
  • Ability to keep open both gangway and passanger doors
  • Manual locking of the passanger and gangway doors
Previous Updates

Update V1.1

  • Raildriver support fixed
  • "Putzlicht" is now off by default
  • Ability to turn on the "Putzlicht" (Located in the safety system cupboard, the row under the safety systems, switch with no label)
  • Added Betriebswerk to the IC-livery

Credits

Profile picture of Alexander L. Alexander L.: Repaints + Misc aditions
Profile picture of Maggus Maggus: Sound implementation + setup
Profile picture of Redstoneia Redstoneia: New light textures
Profile picture of Foobian Foobian and Profile picture of GER/JUSI Lp GER/JUSI Lp: Technical support
RegioTf206: Sound recordings
Linus Train Tips: Sound recordings
Profile picture of Justus Justus: Sound recordings
Eric0815: Various textures
Profile picture of Lokomotiv Lokomotiv creator of the "Gauges & Annunciators Replacement Pack"
Profile picture of Prototype001 Prototype001 3D-Modelling
Karsten (†): Various outside sound recordings / references

Preview

(German only)

Tags: 612 baureihe-612 br612 dresden-chemnitz gnt repaint soundmod tharandter-rampe tharandter-rampe-dresden-chemnitz

Dependencies

NEEDED for the stickers and other misc stuff to work

Train Sim World® 5: Expert DB BR 101 & IC Steuerwagen Loco Add-On on Steam

Without the Expert 101 this mod will crash due to the GSM-R implementation

If enough people wish a version without the GSM-R, because they do not own this dlc, we will deliver that in a post update - The removal takes as long as the implementation

Installation Instructions

BEFORE INSTALLING, MAKE SURE TO DELETE THE OLD 612 EP, being one of those files:

  • !!br612nokinderecke.pak
  • !!br612nolable.pak
  • !!br612sm.pak

ALSO DON'T FORGET TO INSTALL THE DEPENDENCIES MOD, WHICH IS SEPARATE
NICHT VERGESSEN DIE DEPENDENCIES MOD ZU INSTALLIEREN, WELCHE SEPARAT IST

Simply move the .pak file from your "Downloads" folder into ...Train Sim World 5\WindowsNoEditor\TS2Prototype\Content\DLC
Einfach die .pak aus dem "Downloads" Ordner nach "...Train Sim World 5\WindowsNoEditor\TS2Prototype\Content\DLC" verschieben

Files

AL_BPH_BR612_!ExpansionPack.pak
191 MB Added 4 Aug 2025 Downloaded 4,460×

Version with the GSM-R. Needs the Expert 101 to work!

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About this mod

Created
21 Oct 2024
Updated
4 Aug 2025
Game
Train Sim World
Type of content
Patch
Train Sim World Content
Tharandter Rampe: Dresden - Chemnitz
Train Sim World Version
Train Sim World 5