- OpenBVE is an independently developed open-source train simulator. Although the name and logo were originally based on BVE Trainsim, openBVE is free and open-source software developed and written from scratch. It features support for train exteriors, animated 3D cab environments and animated scenery.
- OpenBVE is a small and fun to play train simulator. Choose from a wide range of trains and tracks and drive it from station to station the way you like.
- Open Rails - Free open source train simulator that can read Microsoft Train Simulator (MSTS) routes, activities, consists, and train sets openBVE - Open source train simulator intended to be compatible with routes and trains developed for Boso View Express (BVE).
BVE and openBVE are free train driving simulators with high quality graphics and realistic train operations. This page is a directory of websites offering free BVE routes, trains, and other train simulator downloads. RailDriver- Drive your train simulator with realistic throttle, brake, reverser and switches.
BVE and openBVE are free train driving simulators with high quality graphics and realistic train operations. This page is a directory of websites offering free BVE routes, trains, and other train simulator downloads.
| RailDriver - Drive your train simulator with realistic throttle, brake, reverser and switches. Works with Train Simulator 2020 (RailWorks), Trainz, Microsoft Train Simulator and computer driven DCC systems. |
| Boso View Express (BVE) - Official site of this freeware Japanese train driving simulator with high realism and accurate train physics, now with hundreds of free worldwide routes available. |
| openBVE - Official site of a free, open source train simulator with a focus on realism; compatible with most routes and trains developed for Boso View Express (BVE2 and BVE4). |
Belgian BVE Website - Belgian trains and add-ons for the freeware BVE train simulator
Brno BVE Website - Czech downloads for BVE and openBVE
BVE Argentina - Argentina trains and routes for BVE train simulator
BVE Argentina 2 - Free routes and objects for BVE train simulator
BVE Barcelona - Barcelona Metro routes and trains for OpenBVE
BVE Binley Heath - Fictional British route for BVE
BVE Budapest Metro - Budapest metro routes for download in BVE train simulator
BVE Catalunya - Spanish routes and trains for BVE train simulator
BVE Cornwall - British routes and trains including Plymouth - St Austell route and GWR King Class locomotive
BVE Engineering Lab - Japanese routes for BVE2 and BVE4
BVE Hull - Fictional British routes for BVE2 train simulator
BVE in Kent - British BVE route from Ashford to London Victoria via Maidstone East
BVE in Poland - Polish routes and trains for BVE2, BVE5, and openBVE train simulator
BVE in Virginia - Fictional BVE train simulator route set in Virginia
BVE Italia Fans - Italian route and train downloads for BVE train simulator
BVE Klub - Hungarian routes, locomotives, and tutorials for BVE train simulator
BVE Lincolnshire - East Lincolnshire Railway route for BVE
BVE London - Free London Underground routes and tube stock for openBVE
BVE Mania - Italian routes and trains for BVE train simulator
BVE Ono Kenshaku - Japanese trains and Odakyu Electric Railway route for BVE, in Japanese only
BVE Pályák - Two fictional Hungarian routes for BVE2 and BVE4 train simulators
BVE Station - Many New York City Transit Authority routes and trainsets for BVE and openBVE, plus tutorials, forums, and more
BVE Total - Brazilian downloads for BVE and openBVE
BVE Trainsim Suigo Train Bureau - Japanese routes for BVE including Togane, Narita & Sobu
BVE4Trains - British locomotive, DMU, and EMU downloads for openBVE and BVE4
BVEremiz - Hungarian routes and trains for BVE train simulator
CelticTrainsim.com - Free Irish themed routes and rolling stock downloads for OpenBVE
Deutsches OpenBVE Archiv - Worldwide routes and trains for OpenBVE
Ferrovipathe BVE - 53km fictional Scottish loop route for BVE train simulator
FEVF: Ferrovia Elettrica della Val di Fiemme - Italian routes and trains for BVE train simulator
HarbourvaleBVE - Fictional routes for openBVE including Harbourvale Line and Airport Express Line
High Speed Trains OpenBVE - Free high speed passenger train downloads for openBVE
Hmmsim 2 - Train simulator for iOS supports the use of BVE Trainsim routes
Holland Routes - Intercity route downloads for BVE train simulator
Honzaki Kotsu - Fictional Japanese routes for BVE2, BVE4, openBVE train simulators
Konkyu Group - Hong Kong routes for BVE2 and BVE4
Lignes BVE - French routes for BVE and openBVE including Chars-Gisors and LGV
Lille Rail Soft - French steam, diesel, and electric trains for BVE train simulator
London Underground BVE - Free routes and rolling stock downloads for openBVE and BVE4
MegaRailBrasil - Brazil metro route and rolling stock downloads for BVE
openBVE Locomotives - American and Brazilian diesel locomotive downloads for openBVE
openBVE Rio - Free Brazilian downloads for openBVE simulator
openBVE Trains and Routes - Free routes, trains, and tools for openBVE including both real and fictional railroads worldwide
Paul's Australian BVE Fan Site - Kurrajong and Camden routes plus a 30 Class steam engine for BVE
PM's BVE Web - Japanese trains for BVE train simulator, in Japanese only
Rail Sim Routes - Highly detailed and accurate UK routes for BVE and openBVE, including the Birmingham Cross-City and Watford Junction to Rugby routes, plus detailed English tutorials and reference guides
RailUK Forums - Discussion board for BVE Trainsim with an emphasis on UK routes and trains
RouteBuilder for BVE - Visual railway editor with the ability to export created routes for the simulator BVE
Sacha's BVE Home Page - Bay Park and LUL Victoria Line routes for BVE train simulator
Saijo Line - Fictional Japanese route for openBVE only, one of the first to use animated objects
Seibu Toshima & Ikebukuro Line - Japanese route for BVE train simulator, in Japanese only
SRPS BVE Downloads - Routes for BVE2, BVE4 & openBVE including Edinburgh-Aberdeen and Bo'ness Branch
SydneyBVE - Australian routes, trains, and objects for BVE and openBVE
Tokyo Metro - Several Tokyo metro routes for BVE2 train simulator
Train-Sim Discussion Forum for BVE - Message board for discussing BVE simulator operation and routes
TranDiaTec BVE - Japanese Chuo Line rapid transit route download for BVE train simulator
TrenoMania Network - Hundreds of Italian add-ons for Microsoft Train Simulator (MSTS)
TrenSim.com - Discussion forum and free add-on downloads for Microsoft Train Simulator (MSTS), RailWorks, Trainz, and BVE, with an emphasis on Spain and Latin America
WMATA Routes for BVE - Washington DC Metro's Red Line for BVE2 train simulator
Yosansen - Japanese passenger trains and Yosansen Line route for BVE, in Japanese only
YouTube Train Videos - Channels featuring video of BVE skills and other train simulators, plus real in-cab (cab ride) videos from passenger and freight trains worldwide| Related RailServe.com Categories Search 19,000+ sites in all 180 categories! |
Rail transport is one of the oldest and most popular ways to travel or haul goods even today, but unfortunately and despite the years of evolution and accumulated knowledge it remains a source for disasters and tragedies. I would like to express my deep sympathy to the families of the 78 people who lost their lives on the Santiago de Compostela tracks this Wednesday and to the driver that lost his life yesterday when two trains collided in Granges-près-Marnand.
To better understand and familiarize with the rail transport system, rules, safety technology and special situations is important for every one of us regardless of our occupation, travel habits and endogenous fear and the best way to do so is by using open source simulator applications like the OpenBVE.
OpenBVE is a BVE Trainsim-inspired open source simulator that was developed from scratch. It supports interior and exterior train modeling and realistic movement physics inside a 3D scenery.
There is no actual aim for the simulator like the building of a transport company with tickets and strategic elements of any kind. You just choose the route and the locomotive and you are good to go. This selection, along with display and sound options, realism settings and previous game review can be found on the initial screen/launcher.
OpenBVE comes with the Redditch to Birmingham route and the Class 323 train by default
The simulator challenges the user to perform the driving of the train according to the rules and local speed limits while also making stops in each station allowing the passengers to board. There are many camera modes that will help you get the full driving experience and there is a certain freedom in their movement.
In the case that you will miss understand what you owe to do, or you just ignore speed limit signs and stop lights you will be notified by an indication or completely stopped by the integrated automatic train stop safety system. BVE ATS systems can also be used. Learn more…
When over speeding, the ATS will stop your train when you pass above the sensor
As shown on the last game’s review…
If your train doesn’t support ATS or you deactivated the safety system you will be most probably derailed when things become more jerky. There is also support for collisions and topplings.
A derailment was the sure to happen after ignoring everything in my way…
Can’t get any worse than that!
Apart from the default train and route that comes with the application, you can also download and use much more content. There are many places on the internet where addition routes and trains for the OpenBVE can be found, but I chose to dig in here. Every train and route has different characteristics and attributes that greatly expand the limits of experimentation with the simulator.
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A 1960 Network Rail Class 97/3 1750hp
A 1000hp class-20
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The downloaded train files must be uncompressed on /usr/share/games/bve/Train or …/Railway for extra routes. There is also an extra-content downloader found from within the launcher but in my case it couldn’t connect to the server.
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As a simulator, OpenBVE lacks modern graphics and in-sim life but it does great in the physics sector. It doesn’t release often and the community behind it is not as big as this project deserves, but it will put you in the shoes of a train driver successfully allowing you to get the chance to know more about the railroad safety systems and trains.
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