Train Simulator: Union Pacific U50

The Union Pacific U50 DLC for Train Simulator Classic was developed by Digital Train Model and released by Dovetail Games in 2018. It features the massive 5,000-horsepower General Electric U50 diesel-electric locomotive, one of the most powerful freight engines ever built. Designed in the early 1960s, the U50 was intended for hauling heavy freight over demanding Union Pacific routes, including the Sherman Hill. The DLC captures the locomotive in Union Pacific “Dependable Transportation” livery, available in both clean and snow-dressed variants.

The add-on includes a highly detailed model of the U50, featuring an accurate cab, gauges, and operating controls. Its dual FDL-16 engines and B+B-B+B wheel arrangement are faithfully represented, giving players an authentic and challenging driving experience. The locomotive is also compatible with Quick Drive mode, allowing it to be operated on multiple routes beyond Sherman Hill.

The DLC comes with four career scenarios set on the Sherman Hill route, which must be owned separately. These scenarios—Union Pacific Extra 36 West (Parts 1 & 2), Pacific Fruit Express East, and Geneva Steel Works Tonnage—task players with operating heavy freight trains over steep gradients and demanding terrain, requiring careful throttle and brake management. The scenarios showcase the U50’s immense power while providing realistic operational challenges.

Reception of the DLC has been positive, with players praising the U50’s detailed modeling, authentic sound design, and historically accurate operation. The included period-accurate rolling stock, such as stock cars, refrigerator cars, bulkhead flatcars, and cabooses, enhances realism. The combination of powerful locomotive performance and engaging scenarios makes this DLC a standout addition for enthusiasts of classic Union Pacific freight operations.

Key Points:

• Developed by Digital Train Model and released by Dovetail Games in 2018

• Features the 5,000-horsepower GE U50 diesel-electric locomotive

• Includes four career scenarios for the Sherman Hill route

• Compatible with Quick Drive mode for flexible operation

• Detailed cab with authentic controls, gauges, and dual-engine simulation

• Includes period-accurate rolling stock for realistic freight operations