Trainz 22: VR C Locomotive - Leaser Pack

The DLC titled VR C Locomotive – Leaser Pack for Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022 was developed by Barisbeer and published by N3V Games. It launched on 29 October 2025. The base game itself—Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022—was released earlier in 2022, and is part of the long‑running “Trainz” series. The DLC is available on PC through Steam (Windows, and also listed for macOS) and requires ownership of the base game to function.

This add‑on centres on the Victorian Railways C Class locomotives, a heavy‑freight diesel class purchased by Victorian Railways in Australia and built as a variant of the WAGR L Class, featuring safety‑cabs. The historical note in the DLC description records that the first four units operated on the North East line (Melbourne–Albury) and the remaining six units ran on the broad gauge Serviceton line; later they were converted to standard gauge and used on Melbourne–Adelaide and Melbourne–Parkes routes into the mid‑1990s. The Leaser Pack offers these locomotives for operation within the Trainz 2022 environment, enabling simulation enthusiasts to run the C Class under period‑correct conditions and routes.

In terms of promotion, N3V Games listed the DLC in the Steam store alongside other new content for the Trainz 2022 platform in their “new releases” feed, highlighting the historically authentic rolling‑stock and giving a brief account of the real‑world vocation of the C Class locomotives. Details such as the developer (Barisbeer) and support for multiple languages were emphasised, and the listing noted compatibility with the Trainz 2022 engine. However, unlike large‑scale AAA campaigns, the promotion was modest—primarily via the Trainz store listings and Steam store page.

As for reception, since its release the DLC had very few public user reviews on Steam (as of the latest check). That means broad critical sentiment is not yet well documented. The simulation‑community response appears quietly positive in that the subject matter (Australian heavy‑freight heritage locomotives) is niche and appreciated by aficionados of railway simulation and Australian theme content. Given the base Trainz platform’s long history and dedicated community, this pack is seen as a solid content addition for those interested in the era and region, even if it lacks wider mainstream attention.