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Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On

Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On

Dovetail Games | Oct 4, 2012 | DLC

Released

DLCfor Train Simulator Classic

SimulationSteam Store

  • Steam app typeDLC
  • Steam App ID208296
  • Price$3.59 (60% off from $8.99)
  • Release dateOct 4, 2012
  • DeveloperDovetail Games

Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On is a Steam DLC entry. SteamPulse displays its Store metadata without treating it as a live playable game.

  • Steam app typeDLC
  • Steam App ID208296
  • Price$3.59 (60% off from $8.99)
  • Release dateOct 4, 2012
  • DeveloperDovetail Games
  • PublisherDovetail Games - Trains
  • Parent gameTrain Simulator Classic

Genres: Simulation

Company pages: Developer: Dovetail GamesPublisher: Dovetail Games - Trains

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Game overview

Overview

Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On is a Steam DLC connected to Train Simulator Classic. It was prepared by Dovetail Games, published by Dovetail Games - Trains, and released on Oct 4, 2012. This page focuses on the store listing, screenshots, price, requirements, and its relationship to the main game rather than presenting it as a normal live-player game.

Store reviews and relationship

Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On is a DLC, so player-count observations and tracked peak are not meaningful in the same way they are for a base game. The useful signals here are reviews, store recommendations, price, platform support, and the link back to Train Simulator Classic.

Language and system requirements

Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On is available in 1 languages including:

English

regional rating details listed by Steam when available

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listedProcessor: 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo (3.2 GHz Core 2 Duo recommended), AMD Athlon MP (multiprocessor variant or comparable processors)2 GB RAM512 MB with Pixel Shader 3.0 (AGP PCIe only) DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 6 GB HD space Sound: Direct X 9.0c compatible Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: Quicktime Player is required for playing the videosNot listed
WindowsRecommendedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed

Recommendations and store value

Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On has recommendation data pending. Twitch streaming and unit-sales estimates usually belong on the parent game page, while this page is better for checking the DLC, price, media, and store details.

Detailed game overview

Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On overview details

Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On is tracked as Steam Store content with pricing, reviews, packages, media, requirements, and its relationship to the parent app.

Steam Store description

Classics Range The Classics Range features a selection of must-have products at value for money prices from the TS back catalogue. About the Game The F40PH California Zephyr brings together one of the most famous names and one of the most recognisable shapes in US railroading for Train Simulator! Built by the General Motors Electro-Motive Division from 1975 into the early 1990s, the F40PH was built specifically for Amtrak to haul short passenger services. However, it soon proved its versatility and before long the F40PH was hauling long-distance passenger trains such as the famous California Zephyr. Other operators also ordered a number of these locos, including Via Rail Canada, GO Transit and NJ Transit. With a 3,000 horsepower diesel engine, the F40PH had a top speed of just over 100mph and though most of Amtrak’s units have been retired, they have continued in service with other owners across North America including CSX, Metra and MBTA. The California Zephyr has been a legendary name for railroad fans since it first ran in 1949. Running from Chicago, Illinois to Emeryville, California and passing through 7 states, the current Amtrak California Zephyr first ran in 1983 and still rolls along its scenic 2,400-mile route every day. The F40PH for Train Simulator recreates the Amtrak Phase III colour scheme and includes Amtrak Super-Liner Phase II and Phase III passenger cars including coach, diner and sleeper, and baggage cars. Drive the included scenarios for the Donner Pass (also available on Steam) or select Quick Drive and drive the F40PH wherever you want. Includes…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On is listed as a DLC with $3.59 (60% off from $8.99). It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Downloadable Content, Steam Achievements, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Simulation. Because it is a DLC, SteamPulse focuses on its Store listing, relationship to the parent app, media, packages, and metadata rather than treating it like a standalone concurrency page.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameTrain Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On
Steam App ID208296
TypeDLC
Release dateOct 4, 2012
DeveloperDovetail Games
PublisherDovetail Games - Trains
Price$3.59 (60% off from $8.99)
PlatformsWindows
GenresSimulation
CategoriesSingle-player, Downloadable Content, Steam Achievements, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed playersNot applicable
SteamPulse tracked peakNot applicable
Positive reviews26
Negative reviews4
Total reviews30
Positive percent87%
Review typePositive
RecommendationsNot available
Average playtimeNot available

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateOct 4, 2012
Official Steam feed update (UTC)Not available
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)25 September 2026 - 21:09:13 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)Not applicable
Store metadata updated (UTC)25 September 2026 - 21:09:13 UTC

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support emailNot available
Support URLSupport page
Legal notice“Dovetail Games” (“DTG”) is a trading name of RailSimulator.com Limited. "Dovetail Games", “RailSimulator.com” and the “Dovetail Games Train Simulator” logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of DTG. Official Licensee of Amtrak. Amtrak and California Zephyr are registered service marks of National Railroad Passenger Corporation. All other copyrights or trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

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SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/dlc/208296
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/208296/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/208296
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Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On?

Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On is tracked here as a Steam DLC, so SteamPulse does not treat it like a standalone live-player game. The useful activity signals for this kind of page are price, reviews, metadata, media, and its relationship to the parent app when one exists.

Is Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On growing or declining recently?

Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On does not have enough dated player-history points yet to calculate a reliable growth or decline percentage. Once SteamPulse has at least two tracked player-history points, this answer will compare the first available chart point with the latest tracked point.

What country-level audience data is available for Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (61.5%), Australia (15.4%), Canada (15.4%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (45.2%), Canada (11.2%), Australia (10.7%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (53.7%), Canada (10.8%), Australia (10.4%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (38.5%), Canada (9.4%), Australia (8.9%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On?

Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On currently sits at 87% positive across 30 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 26 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On have?

SteamPulse is not treating the current Twitch number as authoritative because the Twitch category for this app is not resolved yet or the Twitch API credentials are unavailable.

What is the current Steam price for Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On?

Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On is currently listed at $3.59 on Steam. That is 60% below the usual price of $8.99.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Positive

87% positive, 26 positive, 4 negative

Price and discount

$3.59 (60% off from $8.99)

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Downloadable Content, Steam Achievements, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards

Achievements

Not available

Platform releases

No data available

DLC and packages

Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-OnBuy Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On #17112$3.14Train Simulator: Diesel CollectionBuy Train Simulator: Amtrak F40PH ‘California Zephyr’ Loco Add-On #40408$19.79

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: OS *: Windows® Vista / 7 / 8 Processor: 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®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 6 GB HD space Sound: Direct X 9.0c compatible Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: Quicktime Player is requir…

Recommended requirements

Recommended: Additional: Quicktime Player is required for playing the videos

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