Train Simulator: Amtrak P42 DC 'Empire Builder' Loco Add-On
Dovetail Games · Dovetail Games - Trains · Jan 30, 2014
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Train Simulator: Amtrak P42 DC 'Empire Builder' Loco Add-On - Steam Charts & Historical Stats
The ubiquitous Amtrak P42 DC is one of the most modern and fuel efficient diesel locomotive on the North American rail network, and is now available for Train Simulator. Explore historical player activity and pricing for Train Simulator: Amtrak P42 DC 'Empire Builder' Loco Add-On. Player-count data was last observed May 2, 2026.
Price
$19.99
Genre
Simulation
Developer
Dovetail Games
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Price History
Lowest Price
$7.99
Jul 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$19.99
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System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows® Vista / 7 / 8
- Processor: 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo (3.2 GHz Core 2 Duo recommended), AMD Athlon MP (multiprocessor variant or comparable processors)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB with Pixel Shader 3.0 (AGP PCIe only)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c compatible
- Additional Notes: Quicktime Player is required for playing the videos
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Paid Game
CDN$ 21.99 (CAD)
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Downloadable Content
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Steam Cloud
Steam Leaderboards
Family Sharing
Supported Languages
English
Official Website
http://www.railsimulator.com
Current Pricing
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CDN$ 21.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $7.99
(Jul 2026)
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About This Game
The ubiquitous Amtrak P42 DC is one of the most modern and fuel efficient diesel locomotive on the North American rail network, and is now available for Train Simulator.Most notable for its streamlined, low profile single carbody design, the P42 DC is unique among North American diesel-electric locomotives because of its low height,...
Detailed Description
The ubiquitous Amtrak P42 DC is one of the most modern and fuel efficient diesel locomotive on the North American rail network, and is now available for Train Simulator.
Most notable for its streamlined, low profile single carbody design, the P42 DC is unique among North American diesel-electric locomotives because of its low height, making it the only Amtrak diesel locomotive that meets clearance requirements on all Amtrak routes. Built between 1992 and 2001, the P42 DC is part of General Electric’s Genesis series, which also includes the P40DC and P32AC-DM.
With a top speed of 110mph (177 km/h), the locomotive is used primary on most of Amtrak’s long haul and high speed rails services outside of the Northeast Corridor, including Amtrak’s famous ‘Empire Builder’ passenger service between Chicago, Portland and Seattle. The service first ran in 1929 and is one of Amtrak’s premier services, running across the picturesque Rocky Mountains.
The General Electric P42 DC for Train Simulator is available in Amtrak’s Phase III ‘40th anniversary’ and Phase V liveries, accompanied by a full set of ‘Empire Builder’ Superliner double-decker passenger coaches in Amtrak Phase III and Phase IVb liveries. The locomotive also features flashing crossing lights, working cab lights, opening windows and working sun shades.
The locomotive is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the Amtrak P42 DC ‘Empire Builder’ on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the Marias Pass route (available separately and required to play these scenarios).
More scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why don’t you check it out now!
Most notable for its streamlined, low profile single carbody design, the P42 DC is unique among North American diesel-electric locomotives because of its low height, making it the only Amtrak diesel locomotive that meets clearance requirements on all Amtrak routes. Built between 1992 and 2001, the P42 DC is part of General Electric’s Genesis series, which also includes the P40DC and P32AC-DM.
With a top speed of 110mph (177 km/h), the locomotive is used primary on most of Amtrak’s long haul and high speed rails services outside of the Northeast Corridor, including Amtrak’s famous ‘Empire Builder’ passenger service between Chicago, Portland and Seattle. The service first ran in 1929 and is one of Amtrak’s premier services, running across the picturesque Rocky Mountains.
The General Electric P42 DC for Train Simulator is available in Amtrak’s Phase III ‘40th anniversary’ and Phase V liveries, accompanied by a full set of ‘Empire Builder’ Superliner double-decker passenger coaches in Amtrak Phase III and Phase IVb liveries. The locomotive also features flashing crossing lights, working cab lights, opening windows and working sun shades.
The locomotive is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the Amtrak P42 DC ‘Empire Builder’ on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the Marias Pass route (available separately and required to play these scenarios).
Scenarios
Four scenarios for the Marias Pass route:- Simple Controls Training: P42 Empire Builder
- Expert Controls Training: P42 Empire Builder
- Empire Builder: Part 1
- Empire Builder: Part 2
More scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why don’t you check it out now!
Key Features
- GE P42 DC in Amtrak Phase III and Phase V liveries
- Full ‘Empire Builder’ Superliner passenger coaches in Phase III and Phase IVb liveries
- Flashing crossing lights
- Working cab lights
- Working sun shades
- Opening windows
- Quick Drive compatible
- Scenarios for the Marias Pass route
- Download size: 210mb
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Train Simulator: Amtrak P42 DC 'Empire Builder' Loco Add-On worth buying right now?
Wait — $19.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Train Simulator: Amtrak P42 DC 'Empire Builder' Loco Add-On go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is Train Simulator: Amtrak P42 DC 'Empire Builder' Loco Add-On free to play?
Train Simulator: Amtrak P42 DC 'Empire Builder' Loco Add-On costs $19.99 on Steam.
What genre is Train Simulator: Amtrak P42 DC 'Empire Builder' Loco Add-On?
Train Simulator: Amtrak P42 DC 'Empire Builder' Loco Add-On is a Simulation game.
Who developed Train Simulator: Amtrak P42 DC 'Empire Builder' Loco Add-On?
Train Simulator: Amtrak P42 DC 'Empire Builder' Loco Add-On was developed by Dovetail Games and published by Dovetail Games - Trains.
What platforms does Train Simulator: Amtrak P42 DC 'Empire Builder' Loco Add-On support?
Available on Steam for Windows.