RAILSIM's ten pre-defined Rolling Stock Libraries, including over 2000 individual models, are unsurpassed for up-to-date information on the worldwide rolling stock market.  Vehicles currently in the specification and procurement processes are included as well as rolling stock presently in service  Our libraries are organized by type and by location (North American or Worldwide, including European, South American, African and Asian):

In case our collection doesn't include the specific model you require, RAILSIM lets you interactively create your own rolling stock models, with attributes of locomotives, freight cars, passenger coaches, and multiple unit vehicles supported in flexible, scrollable menus.

The information in our Libraries is detailed, including such data as:

• Maximum speed,

• Vehicle dimensions,

• Tractive effort curves,

• Braking effort curves, and data on full-service versus normal service station stopping braking rates,

• Motor (propulsion unit) efficiency curves,

• Operator and equipment reaction times,

• Permitted train consist combinations (maximum train length),

• Vehicle weight, and

• Passenger capacity (if applicable).

Use the Train Composition Editor to build trains from the pre-defined or user-defined Rolling Stock Libraries.

Support for Rolling Stock-Specific Tractive Effort and Braking Curves

All rolling stock library entries support tractive effort and braking effort curves which are computed by RAILSIM TPC.  In addition, many rolling stock library entries have predefined manufacturer’s curves for:

• Tractive effort,

• Friction braking effort,

• Dynamic/regenerative braking effort, and

• Motor efficiency.

Where acceleration versus velocity data points are available for multiple unit braking or attainable speed curves, RAILSIM TPC includes automated calculation of the appropriate tractive effort or braking effort curve, in Newtons or pounds of force.  The derived curve, reflecting appropriate rolling resistance inputs, can then be assigned to a specific user-defined rolling stock type.

Click any image below to see the list of models included in the associated Rolling Stock Library.