Today, the German Railroads Shop primarily offers download versions of their products, as physical DVD production has largely ceased. For those looking to run this vintage software on modern systems like Windows 10 or 11, the community often recommends using Open Rails , a free, open-source program that allows MSTS content to run in Full-HD with improved shadows and performance.

Despite the increased detail, the package was refined to ensure stable performance on contemporary hardware of the time. The Legacy of the MSTS Era

Recreating iconic tracks across Germany.

For ten years, German Railroads defined high-quality German-themed add-ons for the simulation market. This collection serves as a "best-of" archive, featuring a staggering volume of content that can provide months, if not years, of gameplay:

What sets the edition apart from simply buying the original add-ons is the technical overhaul. German Railroads introduced several "world-first" improvements for the aging MSTS engine in this package: