User Guide

MICROSOFT TRAIN SIMULATOR ENGINEER’S HANDBOOK
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TOKYO-HAKONE
Location: Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefectures, Japan
Route length: 55 miles (88 km)
Railroad: Odakyu Electric Railway Company
Player-drivable locomotive: 2000 and 7000 LSE Series electric locomotives
Computer-controlled trains on route: 30000 EXE
Odakyu’s Odawara line runs from bustling Shinjuku station in downtown Tokyo to the city of Odawara.
The line is one of the longest private railroad lines in Japan. The Odawara line has become known for
connecting Tokyo and Hakone with the luxurious “Romance Car” express service, but it also serves
many metropolitan-area business commuters. The line is famous for its stunning scenery and sea-
sonal foliage. Hakone is a world-famous spa resort with spectacular views of nearby Mt. Fuji.
Service from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto began in August 1950. The Hakone Express is now one of
the most popular rail excursions in Japan.
Train Simulator includes the line from Shinjuku through Odawara to Hakone Yumoto. You’ll travel from
downtown Tokyo, through the suburbs, and into the countryside before you start your final climb to
Hakone. You can drive the commuter train (2000 Series), which makes frequent stops throughout
the city and suburbs. Or, you can choose the famous Hakone Express, reaching speeds of 68.4 mph
(110 km/h) as your passengers enjoy the luxury of the Romance Car.