IMPORTANT: As of July 3, 2025, DTG has released the MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line HSP46 Add-On, and as an added bonus for owners of Boston Sprinter and MBTA Commuter, DTG has made the DLC free for all owners of both Boston Sprinter, and MBTA Commuter. As a result, this mod will be left up for those that do not have the HSP46 gameplay pack (for some reason), and wish to play the old timetable (which is literally the exact same timetable as the gameplay pack's "new" timetable) with the BOW HSP46's and Bi-levels along with guard mode, as well as playing the old scenarios/training modules with the MBTA Commuter rollingstock included. For those that do own the gameplay pack, this mod also includes a few fixes regarding the substitution on the formations included with the HSP46 gameplay pack (see the exapandable changelog below regarding v1.6 - Released 7/04/25), and is also reccomended to keep the mod to maintain consistancy between both the old and new timetable. Whether you decide to use the HSP46 gameplay pack or my mod in order for the HSP46 and Rotem Cars to appear on Boston Sprinter is completley up to you (though for those that are longing to play guard mode on the Amtrak Amfleet services...well...there might be an update with this mod soonš)
This mod provides two necessary and essential fixes to Boston Sprinter's original timetable and the original scenarios; being able to use the MBTA HSP46 and Rotem Cars from MBTA Commuter, and the inclusion of Guard Mode onto the existing MBTA services.
Initially, the HSP46s and Rotem Cars were supposed to have subbed into the route's original timetable (as evidenced by looking through the formation properties in the editor) when the MBTA Commuter DLC was released as Boston Sprinter has had subbing enabled since release. However, due to the way that the game allows substitution from other DLC, as well as the virtual length of the formations being too short, the HSP46 and Rotem Cars never appeared in Boston Sprinter's original timetable. As a result, a seperate timetable was created for the HSP46 gameplay pack to allow for the HSP46 and Rotem Cars to appear in the route.
Without the use of this mod, the only rolling stock from the MBTA Commuter DLC to be playable on Boston Sprinter on the original timetable and the old scenarios/timetables are the updated F40PH-3C and B/CTC-3 cars from MBTA Commuter.
Notes:
-Due to the fact that the MBTA services on Boston Sprinter's original timetable uses only 1 formation for ALL of the services instead of the occasional fixed formations used on many of the services in the MBTA Commuter route, there may be repeated looking formations on several of the MBTA services throughout the route.
-As a result of the route being made in TSW2, all formations on the timetable are only 5 cars each. Formations that use more than 5 cars are only found in the BPE scenarios (this also applies to the MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line HSP46 addon pack as well).
-Also, as a result of the release of the HSP46 gameplay pack, the pack includes seperate versions of the HSP46 and Rotem Cars, along with the Single Level Cars. Be advised that when using this mod with the gameplay pack installed, the chances of the F40PH-3C's spawning are much lower than the HSP46, as you will be seeing more of the latter locomotives on the route versus if you don't have the pack installed. As mentioned above, whether you decide to use the gameplay pack with my mod installed is completely up to you.
Version and Release History
v1.6 - Released 7/04/25 - See List Below for list of changes made:
-Includes substitution fixes to the MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line HSP46 gameplay pack.
-Removes substitution on the fixed MBTA Formations that are used on a few of the services on the HSP46 gameplay pack's timetable
-Adjusts the substution values to match the original timetable MBTA Formations that were edited to include the HSP46 and Rotem Cars (As mentioned, be advised that the chances of the F40PH-3C's spawning are much lower than the HSP46, as you will be seeing more of the HSP46 locomotives on the route versus if you don't have the pack installed since the gameplay pack has a seperate version of the HSP46, along with the Rotem Cars and Single Level cars).
v1.5 - Released 6/27/25 - See List Below for list of changes made:
-Adds Guard Mode to the existing MBTA services on the timetable.
v1.4 - Released 5/22/25 - See List Below for list of changes made:
-Removed BPE F40PH-3 and CTC-3 from timetable formations
-Updated all MBTA formations and their substitution probabilities on the scenarios to include only the BOW rolling stock.
-Updated all MBTA formations and their substitution probabilities on the training modules to include only the BOW rolling stock.
v.1.3 - Releasedd 4/11/25 - See List Below for list of changes made:
-Re-created the formations in the FRM_MBTA files, rather than creating the formations in the the NEC_Formation files.
-Removed BPE coaches from the formations due to issues with the doors not opening when loading/unloading passengers (the BPE CTC-3 cab cars however will remain playable with this mod for consistancy reasons with BOW which keeps the BPE CTC-3 playable, albiet on a few services for that route removed BPE verisons as of v1.3).
-Re-adjusted the substitution probability to accomodate said removal of BPE coaches from formations.
v1.2 - Releasedd 3/25/25 - See List Below for list of changes made:
-Adjusted the substitution probability on the MBTA formations to generate somewhat more "realistic" formations that were present in 2019 (the timeframe in which the timetable was set in).
v1.1 - Releasedd 3/17/25 - First Release/See List Below for list of changes made:
-Enables playability of the HSP46 and CTC-5 cab cars on Boston Sprinter
-Adjusted the substitution probability on the MBTA formations to include mixed B/CTC-3 and Rotem car formations.
v1.3 Update: Updated Scenario and Training Modules: As of the most recent version of the mod, I have updated all of the scenarios and training modules on Boston Sprinter to include the BOW rollingstock on the MBTA formations, including the HSP46's and Rotem Bi-Levels. Please note that the scenarios "Gimme 5, High Speed US, and I Just Cleaned There" are only playable if the Amtrak Acela DLC is installed. The rest of the scenarios are included in Boston Sprinter by default. See the expandable selection below for the list of changes that were done to the scenarios for Boston Sprinter:
Updated BPE Scenarios Changes and Notes
-Amtrak Scenarios - Marching In, Reverse Engineering, Gimme 5, High Speed US, and I Just Cleaned There:
-AI MBTA services uses a mix of the BOW Single Level and Bi-Level coaches on their respective formations, with either an HSP46 or an F40PH-3 as the main locomotive.
-MBTA Scenarios - Foundations, Cold as Ice, and Long Way Round:
-The main playable MBTA services uses the BOW F40PH-3 and CTC-3 as the main locomotives instead of the BPE versions and uses a mix of the Single Level and Bi-Level coaches on their respective formations; they do not use the HSP46 and CTC-5 as the main playable locomotives due to incompatibility issues with the objectives needed to progress through the scenarios.
-AI MBTA services uses a mix of the BOW Single Level and Bi-Level coaches on their respective formations, with either an HSP46 or an F40PH-3 as the main locomotive.
-Training Modules - Boston Providence Route Introduction, ACS-64 Introduction, CTC-3 Introduction, F40PH-3C Introduction:
-Due to one of the training modules using a MBTA formation found in one of the scenarios, all of the training modules on Boston Sprinter have been updated as well to include the BOW rolling stock on the AI MBTA services.
-The F40PH-3C training module is broken as it will not let you progress after the objective "Hold the Start Switch for 4 seconds"; this is due to the fact that the tutorial is scripted specifically for the BPE F40PH-3C in mind.
Requirements
Americaās Fastest Train! Race along Northeast Corridor rails in iconic style, reaching incredible speeds through multiple states and suburbs. āTrain approaching, please remain behind yellow lineā, Amtrakās AcelaĀ® blasts into Train Sim WorldĀ®!
Contains changes and fixes to the substitution with the MBTA formations on the scenarios Gimme 5, High Speed US, and I Just Cleaned There. Not required for the mod to work
Take charge of passenger traffic in dashing MBTA Purple and run through the commuter suburbs of Central Massachusetts. Operate the sleek HSP46 on the bustling rails out of Boston South and out onto the busy Framingham/Worcester Line in Train Sim World 5!
Specifically required for the MBTA HSP46 and Rotem cars to appear in the Original Timetable, Scenarios, and Training Modules (This mod will not work properly IF you ONLY have the HSP46 gameplay pack installed and not MBTA Commuter)
Diversify your diesel fleet along the Northeast Corridor in Train Sim World 5 with the addition of the HSP46! Operate MBTAās busy Providence/Stoughton Line with modern motive power, serving the commuters of Massachusetts with double-deck duty.
Contains changes and fixes with the subbing on the HSP46 gameplay pack formations.Not required for the mod to work
Experience the fastest rail line in America, from modern suburbia to sprawling countryside, linking the state capitals of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, in command of both AmtrakĀ® Regional and MBTA Commuter operations with Train Sim WorldĀ®: Northeast Corridor: Boston - Providence.
Installation Instructions
Drag and drop any of the files downloaded into your Train Sim World DLC folder
Location of DLC Folder: c:\Program Files (x86)\steam\steamapps\common\Train Sim World 5\WindowsNoEditor\TS2Prototype\Content\DLC
Note: Your file location where TSW5 is installed may vary depending on where you have installed Train Sim World 5. If unsure, simply head over to your Steam library, right click on Train Sim World 5 in the library, hit properties, click installed files on the left side tab of the opened window, hit browse, and your installation folder has been located. From there, follow the directory shown above after being directed to the Train Sim World 5 folder to head to the DLC folder where your mods (among other installed content) will be located.
Files
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Comments
In response to Dinosbacsi since I cannot post pictures on replies...
Interesting, I have seen that a few times with a similar mod that I had installed from discord, though coincidentally enough, that only seemed to happen with the Boston Sprinter rolling stock. I ran through a service with this mod installed and so far no issues with the doors, although occasionally the trap doors would open on the higher level portion of the low level platforms, and even then that only happened once (see image below)
THANK. YOU
omg i thought this would never happen!
Did another run and yeah, there is something wrong when the two versions of coaches mix in a consist. Here is an example of the two single level cars. You can see which is which by the new one having a detailed guard panel and the old one does not. The original Boston Sprinter variants open their doors, while the newer ones do not.
This only happens when they mix. If it's only Boston Sprinter cars or only MBTA Commuter cars, then it's fine.
After some invastigation I have noticed that the MU and communication cables between the two variants of cars are broken.
Here are the cables between two old Bostron Sprinter cars.
And here are the cables between an old Boston Sprinter and a new MBTA Commuter car. The MU cable is there, but twisted and goes through the couplers, while the comms cable is completely missing (I checked both sides)
So I guess it must be something related to this.
After playing several services on BPE with my mod, I can safely say that, apart from maybe the first coach located behind the locomotive, I have not had this issue occur on this route but only a few times at a couple stations, mainly between canton junction and Providence (and even when the issue did arise, it involved the entire formation including the outdated BPE coaches). Unfortunately, since I have not had this issue occur on my end with my mod installed, I wouldn't really be able to fix the issue on your end.
Ah, don't get me wrong, I didn't expect you to fix it. I assumed it is simply an issue with the base rolling stock itself.
I wonder what might cause it to happen for me but not for you. Do you have other mods affecting the MBTA stock that might somehow cause it to work properly on your end? lol
Update: After playing through a few timetable sessions, I have indeed noticed that there is, in fact, an issue on my end where the BOW stock doors won't open when loading and unloading passengers, and only the BPE specific rolling stock will open their doors when loading/unloading passengers. This issue seems to only happen at specific stations such as the Providence and Stoughton stations, as well as playing the BPE CTC-3 cab car.
I'll be issuing an updated version of the mod in the next day or so that will remove the BPE coaches from the formations to prevent this from happening, although the BPE cab car will still remain playable.
Looking at the comments the Dinosbacsi posted, I'm having the same issue where some of the railcars dont have their doors opening. It seems like the rolling stock is mixed with Worchester, and Boston Sprinter rolling stock, causing the doors to not open. I dont think the two versions are compatible.
Update: After playing through a few timetable sessions, I have indeed noticed that there is, in fact, an issue on my end where the BOW stock doors won't open when loading and unloading passengers, and only the BPE specific rolling stock will open their doors when loading/unloading passengers. This issue seems to only happen at specific stations such as the Providence and Stoughton stations, as well as playing the BPE CTC-3 cab car.
I'll be issuing an updated version of the mod in the next day or so that will remove the BPE coaches from the formations to prevent this from happening, although the BPE CTC-3 cab car will still remain playable.
hello people fellow canadian here wanted to say its not his mod for the issues on the boston run i notice the issues too without the mod if you also look the lights are not turning on at night or not clipping on both marker and inside cab lights... and i can accses the fuse panel box for the reg cab car but yess the door issue remains big! but i also like the lights working lol boston sprinter mainly has the most issue
Any chance you could fix the destination signs for when the bilevels run on the Stoughton line to properly display it? Essentially what I'm trying to say is when you run an outbound train with the bilevels to Stoughton on BPE, the destination signs go blank. Returning to Boston they appear to work though.
I can look into it, though with my semi-limited knowledge of how the editor works, I canāt promise any fixes regarding the destination signs.
This mod is the best!
This is the best! Especially adding guard mode! Not sure how easy it was to do that but any chance of adding it to the amfleet cars too?
Once I figure out how to implement guard mode properly on the Amfleet services (I was having issues when I was trying to implement guard mode on the Boston-Providence specific Amfleets), they will be included in the next update.
Awesome! Thanks! If you figure that out and get bored, feel free to add them to the other routes with Amfleet Cars too! Getting to be an Amtrak conductor in the game would be EPIC!!:)
If you're referring to New York - Trenton (since that is the only other route that utilizes the Amfleet Cars), SpaceyKat has already made a mod in which she was able to include guard mode into the Amtrak Amfleet-specific services, along with correcting the broken NJT Guard Mode. I would recommend checking the mod out: https://www.trainsimcommunity.com/mods/c3-train-sim-world/c19-patches/i3329-nyt-small-patches
There is also another mod in which user mjkcp was able to include guard mode on the Acela trainset for both the Boston - Providence, and New York - Trenton routes, as well as being able to transition between the engine, and the coaches: https://www.trainsimcommunity.com/mods/c3-train-sim-world/c110-pc-editor-creations/i6422-transition-mods-us-trains-acela-guard-mode
If you can figure out how to get all of the passengers from disappearing after the first stop on his making it basically useless, it would be nice! LOL
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About this mod
- Created
- 17 Mar 2025
- Updated
- 5 days ago
- Game
- Train Sim World
- Type of content
- Patch
- Train Sim World compatibility
- Train Sim World 5
- Train Sim World Content
- Amtrak's Acela, MBTA Commuter: Boston - Framingham/Worcester Line, MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line HSP46, Northeast Corridor: Boston - Providence
Modders once again doing what DTG can't be bothered to fix. Amazing, my man.
However I did notice that the doors on the MBTA Commuter stock don't open at stations. Only the original Boston Sprinter variants open their doors. Some compatibility issue I assume(?).
Regarding this one, I had another run where I got a full bi-levels consists. The doors worked fine this time around. Might be something to do with the old and new stock mixing?
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