The introduction of images that showcase the various routes and trains is a vast improvement over last year's version of the game. Additional routes and trains that can be purchased directly through Steam are displayed alongside in a related content column. Upon starting the game, players are greeted with the newly added Collection menu that displays images of all the available routes and trains for selection. Ultimately, the most rewarding aspect of Train Simulator 2013 occurs as the end destination is reached after a lengthy and endurance-testing route.
Train routes range from Sherman Hill railway in Wyoming to the European countryside in the trek from London to Brighton. As well, added options of gameplay including a Quick Drive menu and Steam Workshop integration ensure that both experienced and new players have a wide assortment of content available no matter if their preferred choice of locomotive is either steam, diesel, or electric.
Originally known as RailWorks in its initial releases, Train Simulator 2013 from developer follows last year's version with new features and tweaks to the menu and gameplay that result in an experience that is less complicated for players new to the series.