One of the most modern and most powerful locomotives for cargo and passenger transport in Europe has arrived for Train Simulator.
The MRCE ES 64 U2 âTaurusâ is a new generation high performance electric locomotive built by Siemens between 2000 and 2008, and part of the second generation of Eurosprinter locomotives built by the company. The first prototype ES 64 was built in 1992, although it was some years later that the Class become more widespread on the European network.
A number of variations of the locomotive have been built and fitted since its introduction, each with their own designation to freight and/or passenger operations, and power systems supported â âESâ stands for Eurosprinter (its locomotive family name), â64â to the 6,400kw power at rail rating, âUâ to its universal ability to haul passenger and freight trains, and â2â for the number of electric power systems supported.
The ES 64 U2 âTaurusâ for Train Simulator is available in the black livery of private leasing company MRCE, and features AFB speed control, SIFA driver vigilance device, PZB and LZB signalling systems, and SGGRSS freight wagons.
The locomotive is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the MRCE ES 64 U2 âTaurusâ on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the Hamburg-Hanover route (available separately and required to play these scenarios).
Scenarios
Four scenarios for the Hamburg-Hanover route:
- Training: MRCE ES 64 U2 âTaurusâ â Expert Controls Tutorial
- Training: MRCE ES 64 U2 âTaurusâ â Simple Controls Tutorial
- Nightrun to Harburg
- Going South
More scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train Simulatorâs Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why donât you check it out now!
Key Features
- ES 64 U2 âTaurusâ in MRCE livery
- AFB speed control
- SIFA driver vigilance device
- PZB and LZB signalling systems
- SGGRSS freight wagons
- Quick Drive compatible
- Scenarios for the Hamburg-Hanover route
- Download size: 89mb