Saxon IV-K (Saechsische IV-K)

This fully featured German narrow gauge steam locomotive comes in several versions, including a snow plough, and gives you the option of advanced or simplified driving controls. A good selection of detailed rolling stock and three scenarios for the Pressnitztalbahn V2 route are also included.

Built between 1892-1921, delivering a power of 154 kW, weighing 26 t and with a top speed of 30 km/h, the Saxon IV-K is the epitome of German narrow gauge steam locomotives. A total of 93 units were built, making it one of the most common narrow gauge locomotives in Germany. From 1962 onwards many of the remaining locomotives were fundamentally reconstructed; these are the 'Reko' locomotives.
 
Designed for Train Simulator, this locomotive has many advanced features to ensure you are able to enjoy an authentic drive but there is also a simplified version for those who just want to jump in and drive!
 
Features:

• Advanced and simplified locomotives
• Clean and dirty versions
• Snow plough version
• Reichsbahn and modern Pressnitztalbahn versions
• Dynamic numbering (DR and Pressnitztalbahn)
• Original IV-K sounds
• Dynamic regulator and steam chest simulation
• Dynamic Körting vacuum air brake simulation
• Dynamic exhaust sound
• Dynamic particle simulation (steam, smoke)
• Dynamic wheel slip
• Dynamic injectors (depending on temperature)
• Limited sanding operation
• Communication with other vehicles
• Communication by whistle
• Traglastenwagen with Random Skin function
• Error and fault message system
• Scenarios for the Pressnitztalbahn V2 route (not included)
• Quick Drive enabled
• German and English language manuals are included
• Included rolling stock:
  • OOw, HHw, GGw - in green and brown
  • Traglastenwagen - passenger coach
  •  Packwagen - for heavy objects
  •  Rollwagen - a narrow gauge wagon on which a standard gauge wagon can be loaded

Scenarios:
Kohle im Winter
Duration: 45 minutes
Difficulty: 5
Due to the onset of winter, the people around Pressnitz are dependent on coal. Transport various OO-OOw coal wagons to Steinbach, but first you must assemble your wagons.
 
Liegengebliebener Zug
Duration: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 4
A train has broken down on the line. Go there and take it to Jöhstadt.
 
Steinbach - > Jöhstadt und zurück
Duration: 55 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Take the train from Wolkenstein to Jöhstadt, where you can take on water and coal. Afterwards you must drive back to Steinbach.

The included scenarios are for the Pressnitztalbahn Wolkenstein-Joehstadt v2.0 route. This route is not included with this software; details of where it can be downloaded are included in the Saxon IV-K manual.

Train Simulator
Windows 10 / 11
Intel Core-i5 4690 3.50 GHz Quad Core or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.80 GHz Quad Core or better
4 GB RAM (maximum possible under 32-bit Windows) /16 GB or better for 64-bit Windows
nVidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 4 GB dedicated VRAM or better
DirectX 9.0c
1.0 GB hard drive space
Requires mouse and keyboard or Xbox Controller
Network: Broadband connection

Version 1.01:

• New exhaust sounds ( plus "roughness" of the sounds at fast speed and low performance fixed - was replaced with a slight "hiss" and reprogrammed)
• "Kassel" freight wagon as an independent wagon (no longer a static object)
• New wheel slip and wheel rotation calculation
• Water consumption reduced
• Headlights fixed
• Senarios for "Simplified" and "Complex" version
• Quick-Drive for complex, simplified, clean, dirty IV-K
• Steam heating added
• Shadow under the locomotive/wagon has been reduced
• Air damper animation reversed
• Throw lever brake reverse