Train Sim World® 3: Dispolok BR 182 Add-On

A look at the bundle... https://youtu.be/DFDpGtPLTv4 ======================================== A repaint of the old BR 182 which can be had with the almost exact same likeness from the in-game livery download station for free Literally nothing else new as far as I can tell. 3 scenarios and a timetable, the TT has a few services in daylight hours which is nice... that's the extent of it. Supposedly there's some new physics and a new digital box bit part of the dash ***3/10***

The main issue with this loco is that the cab lighting was not properly adapted to the new lighting enviroment present on Schnellfahrstrecke Kassel - Würzburg, So all gauges are barely readable in night conditions, no matter the brightness settings. Also the MFDs button are overblown bright, and just plain ugly. This issue is exacerbated by the fact that most of the services this loco runs are in the night. Also, at the time of writing (5th of October), this loco cannot substitute on other routes in freight services. Another issue is that the audio warnings for SIFA, LZB and PZB are barely audible, even in cab, with closed windows. So, even if you're okay to pay few bucks for a repaint with physics tweaks and few new services, as I was, I would pass this one.. it just has too many issues to be enjoyable.

I wanted to go into this thinking it wasn't just a DTG cash grab, but it really looks like it. I've requested a refund after just 20 minutes. This was my first time with a 182 since I never got the 182 DLC or Hamburg-Lubeck DLC. I knew not to expect a whole lot for 6 bucks, don't get me wrong, but this DLC just makes DTG look bad. It's clear this is little more than a reskin of the original 182 dlc way back from TSW. The textures in the cab look horrible, especially at night. You can tell how little was done to update the model as things that have been standard for years such as a removable reverser are not present. The thing that was probably the dealbreaker for me is that if you were hoping for this loco to substitute into other routes, it does not. Unless you want to use scenario planner, you will need either the old RT BR182 or HBL DLC to drive a 182 on other routes. I don't know if this changes if you do own another 182 already, but it's still a let down. Honestly, from a branding perspective, this just seems like a bad idea. This model is so old (from original, pre-2020 TSW) that even with minor updates to things like LZB and physics, the quality of this train is noticeably poor when put next to TSW3 and even later TSW2 models. The quality has risen so much that this DLC could never compare. So even though it's pretty cheap, the quality just doesn't reflect well on DTG. I and many other players are starting to get tired of DTG seeming to find any excuse to reuse models instead of making new ones. How many routes/loco DLC have we seen released with a reused TRAXX/Dosto/Talent 2/143/182/SD40-2/GP38-2/Class 66/Electrostar with very minor updates or changes? Other locomotives exist even within the companies/railways DTG has licensing relationships with. These three loco DLCs (this, the F7, and the RHTT class 66) are more fuel for the argument that DTG is trying to see how many times they can re-sell virtually the same train before it stops making a profit. I'll gladly pay full price for a newly modeled loco before I shell out six bucks for something like this again. Final word, while the price IS reasonable for what you get, this is a low-effort pack that doesn't add much to gameplay, bringing 2019 quality to a 2022 game.

Full of bugs, the AFB is like a joke, the PZB randomly stops the train.

Respresentative for the whole pack: There's nothing wrong with the locos, they're well done, and for players who are only along for the ride since TSW3 came out, they're probably nice to have. For more veteran players they are little more than repaints of other trains we already had. I'm hoping for a patch that will allow the locos, especially the BR182, to substitute onto other routes.

This is definitely the worst of the 3 released loco pacs (Yes I know the F7 don't really belong on a modern route, but at least it is technically more sound). The dial lights are pretty poorly done, and that on a route where mostly all the freight services are at night. Also there is no SIFA light (night services again), and combine that with the fact that the alarm voices are barely audible is begging for a "zwangsbremsung". The AFB will apply braking force when you adjust it downwards, even though it is set to a speed far above your current. I've stalled several G-braked trains on uphill runs thanks to this little "feature". The LZB needle for the braking curves are not visible either. And this is just the most obvious and glaring issues you'll notice pretty straight away. Seems QA skimped on this DLC. I'd say it's one of the weaker German locos in the game, the only one that's worse being the 187. Save yourself some money and skip this DLC, at least in its current state.

If your not into German content it's best to pass on this one but if you are then it's worth having a look at. Not much to say about the Dispolok BR182 as it sounds and handles just like the MRCE BR182 with the only difference in cab I've seen is the right MFD showing a different image. The Dispolok has the same issue seen with the MRCE version with the gauges being difficult to read at night resulting in heavy reliance on the HUD. Included is the loco in the Dispolok yellow and grey livery, one wagon along with a tutorial, three scenarios and eight additional services for the Schnellfahrstrecke: Kassel - Würzburg route. For those that prefer German content this is where the add-on tends to shine most by the amount of other routes it can be used on at the time of writing: Rhien - Rhur Osten Hauptstrecke Hamburg - Lübeck Tharandter Rampe: Dresden - Chemnitz Hauptstrecke München - Augsburg Hauptstrecke Rhien - Rhur Main - Spessart Bahn Nahverkehr Dresden Rhur - Sieg Nord An enhancement pack is available that add's more liveries to choose. Make sure to read instructions and requirements: https://www.trainsimcommunity.com/mods/c3-train-sim-world/c19-patches/i3558-br-182-enhancement-expansion-pack

This DLC really isn't that bad. I was pretty sure of that when I bought it, and after driving for about 7ish hours or so I just have nothing to complain about. Looks wise, this thing is great, although like others have mentioned the gauge lights which are very dodgy and weird to read, and the row of buttons underneath the speedometer look strange and overdone in the dark. Lots of other people have said that the train is just a copy-paste of another DLC from 3(ish) years ago, but despite buying TSW2 pretty near to it's original release date I didn't buy that particular DLC and so I can't comment on that. Somebody said something about it not substituting on other routes. However, I have screenshots of me running it on Ruhr Sieg Nord (not using scenario planner, just the normal timetable) and it also seems to work on every single german route I own just from the timetable selector (except koln). it works on more routes than the MRCE black variant. So I don't know what that's about. Most of everything works, save the heaters (which haven't worked on any German trains to my knowledge) and as others have mentioned you can't remove the reverser, although that's hardly anything to write home about. I do wish the screens had more functions though. AFB is indeed very very annoying, I've changed my mind. The engine sounds are... weird... although I've never seen a 182 in person I have seen videos of them, and compared to that the sound of the motors just feels too synthetic until you get up to speed- my guess is these sounds were probably reused from a previous DLC. also the horn is a different pitch than the other fright locos, which is kind of weird. Oh, and the voice warnings? dead quiet, they need to be turned up for sure. Other than those comments, the sounds are good. The two scenarios I did play are pretty fun, especially the one where you fetch a stalled train. The first scenario in the second chapter of the journey, I think it was gaining mass, has a problem with LBZ where the system seems to apply everything backwards on the return journey, which was my only gripe with the whole pack. All in all, I still don't think this deserves such bad reviews. The locomotive functions just fine; this isn't anything close to terrible. This is probably the locomotive I enjoyed the most in this bundle, although the RHTT takes a very close second place. In fact, I'm driving it even as I write this, and I still don't see why everyone is complaining. All the problems mentioned in other reviews are there, and although I wouldn't mind a few changes they just don't feel game breaking to me. And another thing- Locomotive DLC used to cost 15ish dollars. Now you can get three for almost the same price, or only one for six bucks, which I think is very fair. I hope DTG will continue this pricing trend.

Easily the worst part of the loco add-on bundle set. A reskin of a locomotive that we already have in TSW 3, without any model or sound changes whatsoever. It is literally just a reskin, nothing different in this pack other than that. You get some scenarios, but even then, it brings nothing new to the table whatsoever. The best part is that you technically get it for "free" if you buy the bundle.

Impossible for me to drive this loco. It crashes the sim everytime I try. What is going on with DTG regarding TSW? This issue is just an example of numerous bugs in other DLC and the sim itself. This one is the worse though, as I am unable to drive it at all.

Signals are dark but still can result in a SPAD. As if running 120km/h tops on a high speed line designed for twice that speed, in the dark and lots of tunnels, isn't boring enough, it is also bugged.

An absolute disgrace. This dlc is just a half-assed reskin of the existing BR 182, but with "reworked" sounds and physics that are somehow worse than the original. The scenarios are uninspired and the timetable is generic, and overall this dlc has no redeeming qualities.

This really sucks. I tried to play the Gaining Mass scenario. As usual I play with the safetysystems turned on. Initially it behaved weird, but then it seemed some sort of OP> Near the first stop, LZB forced me to stop 10m before the stopping point and refused to apply power. Finally I tried to turn all safetysystesm off. With a lot of trouble I managed to proceed and couple to the train, but then LZB started behaving weird again and forced me to stop. This is so bad. It adds noting and because I waited some time to play, no refund. My recommendation is very clear: do not buy this DLC, even not when you can get it free.

I've this loco in my library, but I can't find it in the simulator. Why?It is mandatory a particular scenery?

This lok is misbehaving on TSW5 Kinzigtal. Run at 120 kph under AFB On nearing destination, throttle to off. As speed drops below 100, recuce AFB to 100. Suddenlt lok brakes to 80. Reduce AFB to 80. Lok brakes to 60.

Nice joke, Dovetail Games